Senior Automation Engineer (Lab Automation Platforms)
Core
Define, evolve, and execute the technical vision for laboratory automation platforms, combining platform ownership with deep involvement in instrument integration and live lab operations.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC automation platform engineer
Builds
Laboratory automation software, workcell integration, and instrument control layers
Domain
Life sciences / Biotechnology / Laboratory automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C# / .NET, JavaScript / TypeScript, Relational databases (SQL), system architecture, instrument driver development, troubleshooting complex hardware/software failures, data modeling for traceability and QC
Preferred skills
Experience in drug discovery or high-throughput laboratory environments, mentorship of engineers, roadmap planning
Technologies
.NET, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Relational Databases
Responsibilities
Shape technical vision and architecture for automation software; design and implement instrument drivers and orchestration logic; troubleshoot failures across software, robotics, and instruments; architect robust error handling and observability patterns; influence database design for workflow performance; provide technical leadership during incident response
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with architectural leadership
