Robotics Engineer, Adaptive Autonomous Labs
Core
Design, integrate, and operate autonomous robotics systems to automate complex biological research protocols and enable independent scientist operation.
Role type
Senior Robotics Engineer (Autonomous Labs)
Builds
Automated robotic workcells, reusable software frameworks, and unattended research workflows
Domain
Biotechnology / Robotics / Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, robotics frameworks, computer vision, vision-language models, hardware integration, Linux, Git, motion planning, calibration, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
ROS/ROS 2, vendor SDKs, REST APIs, human-factors engineering, liquid handler automation, long-running workflow monitoring
Technologies
Python, Linux, Git, ROS, ROS 2, REST APIs, vision-language models
Responsibilities
Own robotics systems from integration to daily operation; translate scientific protocols into safe, reliable automated workflows; build reusable software connecting robotic arms, instruments, and sensors; apply AI tools for monitoring and autonomy; improve reliability through calibration and automated recovery; design intuitive interfaces for non-expert scientists; lead technical collaboration with vendors and hardware developers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
