CareerPlan

Senior Automation Engineer, R&D

United States - California - San DiegoFull-time$78k–$156k2026-08-05 → 2026-11-12
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Develop and deploy robust laboratory automation solutions for Next-Generation Sequencing based assays to support high complexity laboratory developed tests.

Role type

Senior IC automation engineer (lab robotics)

Builds

Scalable, highly integrated automation platforms for clinical laboratory workflows

Domain

Healthcare diagnostics / Oncology / Laboratory automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Engineering principles, automated liquid handler methods, LIMS integration, system Hazard Analysis (HA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Human Factors Engineering, process development, mentorship

Preferred skills

Hamilton Venus programming, HSL code programming, workcells/end-to-end platforms integration

Technologies

LIMS, Hamilton Venus, HSL

Responsibilities

Develop automated laboratory solutions for assay workflows; Design and implement automated liquid handler methods; Support software integration with external systems; Lead Human Factors Engineering and product risk management activities; Mentor junior engineers; Maintain and troubleshoot automated systems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC