About the role#
Lila Sciences is looking for a hands-on engineering co-op to build and test the automated systems that run our laboratory workflows. You will report to a senior manager on the Automated Systems Engineering team and work alongside a mentor. This is a lab-floor role where you will integrate instruments and troubleshoot systems running live experiments. You will see how scientific objectives become technical requirements and how hardware, software, and controls teams coordinate on shared systems.
What you'll do#
- Support cross-functional requirements gathering and project documentation.
- Convert manual scientific protocols into automation concept designs through process mapping and step timing.
- Research new instruments and technologies to evaluate their fit with scientific workflows.
- Create system architecture diagrams, interface definitions, and concept design documentation.
- Maintain the federated factory layout model, including 3D models that account for robotics envelopes, hazard zones, and human ergonomics.
- Support feasibility assessments for automation opportunities and document best practices.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of Python.
- Curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to work through unfamiliar problems.
- Clear communication skills and comfort working with people across different technical backgrounds.
- Experience with CAD, rapid prototyping, or 3D printing is preferred.
- Wet lab exposure, such as pipetting or sample handling, is a plus.
- Experience with automated liquid handlers, robotic arms, control systems, or microcontrollers is beneficial.
- Prior experience with robotics competitions, research labs, or iGEM-style teams is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Full-time, 4 to 6 months.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences operates as a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab. The company focuses on life, chemistry, and materials science. It applies artificial intelligence to the scientific method to assist with research in human health and sustainability. Founded in 2023, the organization maintains its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It currently employs 474 people.
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