Robotics Controls Engineer I-II

Company Summary:

Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. Lila is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.

Our Life Sciences effort is leveraging AI and high-throughput automation for valuable therapeutic discovery and development across biological modalities.

At Lila Sciences, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.

The Role:

Lila Sciences is seeking a dedicated Robotics Engineer I-II, Driver Development to join our team.

Responsibilities include: 

• Working alongside scientists, software engineers, and process engineers to determine scientific, operational, and safety requirements for remotely driven laboratory devices
• Developing, testing, and maintaining software drivers for automated equipment, both custom-built and off-the-shelf
• Collaborating on hardware-software integration and system testing
• Supporting system deployments, troubleshooting issues, and triaging new feature requests from users
• API design and development for each device to enable remote operation
• Documenting processes, technical specifications, and safety requirements

Technologies Used:

• Programming languages like Python, C#, C++
• Robotics control systems like ROS2
• API development and support across several standards (OPC-UA, SiLA 2, REST API, etc)
• A number of off-the-shelf vendor instruments and software suites (Hamilton Venus, Dynamic Devices Lynx Method Manager, etc), including related, possibly antiquated, software frameworks or components like ActiveX.
• Ubuntu and Windows operating systems
• Version control systems (Git) as well as CI/CD pipelines
• Robotics frameworks and simulation environments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in programming and basic device driver development
• Specialization in robotic sample handling, object manipulation, pick and place operations, and fixtures/grippers
• Proficiency in basic systems networking and communication protocols to ensure secure communications between edge devices and cloud systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, particularly with regard to working with Scientists as customers.
• A willingness to continuously learn and stay ahead of emerging technologies
• Familiarity with lab automation or life science instrumentation is a strong plus
• Familiarity with ROS2 and simulation tools like Gazebo a plus

About Flagship

Flagship Pioneering is a platform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are 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.

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.