Lila Sciences, Inc. | Cambridge, MA Mechatronics Engineer (Controls Focus)

Overview

Lila Sciences is the world's first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by applying AI to every aspect of the scientific method and solving humankind's greatest challenges in health, climate, and sustainability.

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments, and all voices are heard because experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.

Position

Lila Sciences is seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to join our Hardware & Controls Engineering team. You\'ll design and engineer components for bench-scale robotics, mechanical systems, and automation while working closely with experimental scientists, AI / ML scientists, and software / controls engineers across both life science and physical science applications. This role offers hands-on experience in CAD design, analysis, prototyping, programming, assembly, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly design, iterate, and assemble proof-of-concept and demo electromechanical systems for novel lab automation solutions in both life science and physical science domains.
• Integrate third-party APIs into existing systems to enhance functionality and streamline operations.
• Develop custom drivers for integrating specific equipment into automation ecosystem.
• Utilize Python scripting to automate tasks and improve system functionalities.
• Handle JSON payloads for data exchange between systems and external applications.
• Design and implement intuitive HMIs, focusing on user-friendly interfaces and efficient operation.
• Proactively collaborate with mechanical, robotic, and scientific teams to ensure rapid, functional integration of mechanical designs under tight timelines.
• Drive automation of manual research processes with a focus on scalability, reliability, and safety.
• Select instruments and controllers based on a deep practical understanding of component sourcing and rapid procurement.
• Work with external partners and shops to facilitate fast-turnaround fabrication and assembly of prototypes.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Working at Lila

You would have access to advanced technology in the areas of :

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science\'s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

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