Co-op, Mechatronics Engineer
Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA · Alewife, Cambridge, MA
Bio & Science AIonsiteintern
At a glance
Highlights
- Build automated workcells and custom instrumentation for autonomous science
- Prototype sensing hardware, motion systems and integrated lab equipment
- Support next-gen lab automation improving reliability and scalability
Ideal candidate
Hands-on engineering student who loves building and debugging physical systems and thrives in fast-moving R&D. Curious about lab automation and autonomous science and enjoys collaborating with engineers and scientists.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience with CAD design, prototyping, fabrication, or hands-on engineering projects
- Foundational understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, sensors, actuators, or controls
- Comfortable building, testing, debugging, and documenting physical systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in hands-on technical work
- Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and scientific teams
- Curiosity about lab automation, instrumentation, robotics, or autonomous science
Lab profile
About Lila Sciences
Building an autonomous science platform where AI, automation, and biology co-evolve for medicine and materials.
What they build
- Autonomous Science Platform
- AI-designed biologics validated in wet-lab
- Electro-optic materials and photonic devices
Known for
- Large-scale automated data generation
- High-throughput protein purification and analytics
- Protein design and BioML modeling
- Robotic orchestration and lab simulation
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