Development Engineer - Laboratory Automation & Robotics
Core
Design, integrate, and evolve solutions for automating and orchestrating laboratory equipment, robotics, and peripheral systems to accelerate scientific progress.
Role type
Senior IC Development Engineer (Laboratory Automation & Robotics)
Builds
End-to-end automated laboratory workflows and modular, standards-based automation & integration architectures
Domain
Life Sciences / Laboratory Automation / Industrial IoT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software development, System integration, Linux, Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD, Communication protocols (REST, OPC UA, MQTT, TCP/IP), Hardware interfaces (Ethernet, RS-232, Digital IO), Modular automation standards (MTP, SiLA2)
Preferred skills
Orchestration platforms, Business-oriented thinking
Technologies
Docker, Kubernetes, REST, OPC UA, MQTT, TCP/IP, MTP, SiLA2, LIMS, ELN, MES
Responsibilities
Conceptualize, integrate, and develop automation/orchestration solutions for lab devices and robotics; Automate lab workflows end-to-end including device control, workflow orchestration, and data integration into IT/LIMS/ELN/MES; Develop technical standards for automation and software interfaces; Collaborate with internal/external partners (device manufacturers, IT, system integrators); Ensure stable operation and lifecycle management of automation components including monitoring and optimization
