Automation Engineer I/II, Sustaining Engineering & Lab Operations
Core
Operate and improve automated workcells for AI-driven drug discovery and bioengineering, ensuring continuous production across shifts.
Role type
Automation Engineer (Sustaining Engineering & Lab Operations)
Builds
Automated workcells for drug discovery, bioengineering, and advanced materials
Domain
Life sciences / AI Science Factory / Lab Automation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Lab automation operations, electro-mechanical troubleshooting, shift handoff coordination, preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, root cause analysis, documentation
Preferred skills
Liquid handlers, workflow orchestration software, scripting (Python/C#), robotic integration, continuous improvement practices
Technologies
Cellario, Overlord, Green Button Go, Python, C#
Responsibilities
Triage and recover instrument faults and run failures during shift; plan and execute improvement work during approved downtime; coordinate with Research Operations and scientists to prioritize recovery; extend runbooks and diagnostic tooling; document shift events and perform structured handoffs; surface recurring failure patterns for process improvement.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
