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Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer

Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA · Alewife, Cambridge, MA

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Bio & Science AIonsitestaff$137k–$218k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Design early-stage electromechanical systems and robotics subassemblies for science.
  • Build novel lab instrumentation directly with scientists from concept to reality.
  • Rapid-prototype proof-of-concepts via 3D printing, machining and repurposing parts.

What they offer

  • Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
  • Generous early-stage equity
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Flexible time off with company-wide holidays
  • Paid parental leave

Ideal candidate

A hands-on mechatronics builder who thrives in prototype-heavy experimentation, collaborates closely with scientists and end users, and loves turning early concepts into reliable lab instruments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or other related Engineering
  • 6-10 years of relevant experience
  • Strong collaboration skills and experience working directly with end users
  • High proficiency with C/C++ and Python
  • Proficiency with microcontrollers (STM-32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
  • Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX)
  • Strong experience with rapid prototyping techniques
  • Expertise specifying and integrating sensors, motors, drives and associated electrical/electronic hardware including analog and discrete I/O
  • Thrives in a hands-on prototype heavy environment
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Proficiency with version control systems, especially SolidWorks PDM and GitHub
  • Experience with embedded communication protocols (UART/Serial, SPI, I2C, CAN)

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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