Engineer I, Automation

Your Impact at LILA

Lila Sciences is seeking an Automation Engineer 1 to join our Integrated Automation Engineering Team. This opportunity designed to immerse you in the development and enhancement of our cutting-edge automated workcells. As an Engineer 1, you will play a critical role in identifying and resolving operational challenges while contributing to the innovation that drives our mission of scientific superintelligence. Your role will support cutting-edge automation in life science laboratories while expanding into material and physical sciences, supporting a wide range of applications including drug discovery, bioengineering, and advanced material characterization. This position will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative setting, helping you develop a diverse set of skills applicable to your future career in science and technology.

What You'll Be Building

• Identify, categorize, and resolve issues related to automated Workcells.


• Troubleshoot software and electro-mechanical systems effectively, learning new technologies swiftly and documenting the processes for team knowledge sharing.


• Proactively identify potential failure points and lead initiatives to mitigate them.


• Develop automated processes or tools to help achieve Lila's goals.


• Collaborate on significant projects to gain practical experience and make a tangible impact, including projects focused on proactive issue identification, preventive maintenance, and AI integration into troubleshooting operations.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Material Science, or related fields. Certifications in automation or industrial engineering are advantageous.


• 1 year of industry automation experience, preferably in R&D lab automation.


• Experience with an integrated scheduler such as Overlord, Cellario, and Green Button Go.


• Demonstrates curiosity and a strong hands-on approach to learning and problem-solving.


• Ability to rapidly learn and master a diverse array of technical subjects.


• Ability to work with cross functional teams of engineers to deliver innovative automation solutions in diverse scientific disciplines.


• Working knowledge of software principles.


• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical and technical tasks, with hands-on experience with physical equipment and components.


• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective collaboration and communication skills.


• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, fostering growth and development in a dynamic work environment.


• Contributes positively to team dynamics, encouraging and enhancing the performance of peers.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with predictive modeling and statistical analysis for issue identification.


• Familiarity with AI-based systems and integration into operational processes.


• Previous exposure to database design and flowchart development.

About LILA

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves.

LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously, accelerating discovery at unprecedented speed, scale, and impact across medicine, materials, and energy. Learn more at www.lila.ai.

Guided by our core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance. If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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