Robotics Controls Engineer I-II

🚀 About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.ai    

At Lila, 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.

🌟 Your Impact at Lila

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

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

🛠️ What You'll Be Building

• 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

🧰 What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 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

✨ Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with lab automation or life science instrumentation is a strong plus
• Familiarity with ROS2 and simulation tools like Gazebo a plus

🌈 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.

🤝 A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.