Senior Automation Engineer I

Job title: Senior Automation Engineer I

About the Role Senior Automation Engineer I will design, develop, implement, and maintain laboratory robotics supporting exploratory biology in automated workflows. The role is hands-on and requires expertise across mechanical, electrical, software, and project management domains to build and maintain high-throughput screening systems and automated cell culture processes.

What You'll Do

• Act as a primary support engineer for laboratory automation and instrumentation in Cambridge, MA.
• Set up, operate, and maintain state-of-the-art high throughput screening (HTS) systems.
• Collaborate with scientists to adapt biological assays from bench to fully automated HTS workflows.
• Manage small- to large-scale automation projects from start-up to completion.
• Work with multi-disciplinary groups to implement solutions that improve throughput, delivery, costs, as well as health, safety and environmental considerations.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain a stable automation environment through QC and preventative maintenance.
• Assist in the development of SOPs, maintenance manuals, start-up procedures, and provide training to new users of equipment.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to multitask and effectively manage timelines; work independently and in team settings.

What We're Looking For

• B.S. in mechanical, electrical or bioengineering, or similar engineering discipline.
• 3+ years experience servicing and implementing automated systems.
• Experience designing, building and deploying automated laboratory workflows in life sciences or clinical laboratories.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communications skills required to interact effectively between scientific staff, customers, key stakeholders, and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and in team situations.
• On-site in Cambridge, MA.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Biosero Orchestrator and Green Button Go scheduling software is highly desirable.