Senior II/Staff Mechatronics Engineer
Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA · Alewife, Cambridge, MA
CHECKED 15H AGO
Bio & Science AIonsitestaff$137k–$218k
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