Laboratory Application Automation Engineer
Core
Design and develop software applications to power laboratory automation systems, robotic work cells, and connected industrial devices, enabling communication, orchestration, monitoring, and control of automated operations.
Role type
Senior IC Laboratory Application Automation Engineer
Builds
Software layer for laboratory automation ecosystems, including user interfaces, device drivers, APIs, and integration services connecting robots, instruments, and LIMS.
Domain
Life Sciences / Industrial Automation / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, C++, REST API development, SQL, Robotics integration, Device communications, Industrial network protocols, PLC communications, Machine-to-machine communications, Database design, Troubleshooting complex integration issues
Preferred skills
Universal Robots (UR), ABB robotics, Vision systems, LIMS integrations, Azure cloud services, ROS/ROS2, IoT and edge computing platforms, Agile methodologies
Technologies
Python, C#, .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Django, Blazor, Angular, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, REST, OPC-UA, MQTT, TCP/IP, Serial, Modbus
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain software for laboratory automation systems; Build web-based and desktop user interfaces for operators and technicians; Develop workflow management, instrument control, and sample tracking solutions; Create dashboards, status monitoring tools, and reporting applications; Develop and maintain communication interfaces for cobots, robotic systems, instruments, sensors, actuators, and PLCs; Design scalable software architectures and implement communication protocols; Develop applications for instrument maintenance, digital work instructions, and sample lifecycle management; Perform software testing, debugging, validation, and troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
