Lead Automation Engineer, Autonomous Lab Science & Technology
Core
Technical lead for physical platform architecture of the Roche Autonomous Lab Accelerator, translating scientific workflows into executable robotics and instrumentation systems.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (physical platform architecture)
Builds
Closed-loop Lab-in-the-Loop capabilities connecting scientific intent to experimental execution
Domain
Life sciences / Drug discovery / Laboratory automation
Required skills
Laboratory automation platform design, Robotics integration, Instrument control software, Python, API integration, Systems integration, Technical architecture, Vendor selection, Commissioning, Operational readiness
Preferred skills
Experience with Hamilton, Tecan, Agilent, HighRes, Opentrons, robotic arms, LIMS/ELN integration
Technologies
Python, LIMS, ELN, Message brokers, Databases
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end architecture of physical execution platforms from instruments to integrated systems; Convert scientific requirements into automatable unit operations and equipment specs; Define interfaces between digital orchestration and physical execution; Lead selection, integration, and verification of robotics and instruments; Engineer capabilities for unattended execution and automated recovery; Mentor engineers and direct contractors/vendors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
