HRL Laboratories, LLC · 2 days ago
Lab Automation Engineer
Malibu, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$106K/yr - $132K/yrHRL Laboratories, LLC is seeking a motivated Lab Automation Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team. The role involves developing systems to automate experiments and conducting research in materials engineering, physical/inorganic chemistry, and electrochemistry.
3D PrintingAdvanced MaterialsOptical CommunicationQuantum ComputingSemiconductorSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with chemists, physicists, and engineers to understand their experimental needs and design equipment to allow them to perform experiments and material processing
Design, build, and operate demonstration systems and experimental apparatus for measuring processes and the effect of materials in systems
Perform experiments, collect data, validate data, and perform data analysis from experiments using complex experimental equipment
Manage upgrades of laboratories with HRL facilities. Such as acting as the custodian of equipment such as glove boxes, furnaces, and possibly electron microscopes. Perform troubleshooting when broken and call for external maintenance as needed
Calibrate and validate both commercial and home-built experimental equipment
Qualification
Required
BS or MS degree in chemistry, physics, or engineering
Calibrate and validate both commercial and home-built experimental equipment
Functional use of SolidWorks or other CAD software
Must be able to work well in a dynamic team environment with several ongoing projects at once and possess excellent communication skills
Must be capable of performing extended analysis at computer workstations
Must be able to work safely in electrical testing and wet chemistry laboratories
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance
Preferred
Experience working in a wet chemistry lab; formulation and compounding of materials and paints is a plus
Functional use of Python, LabVIEW, or another programming language to automate experiments and control data collection is a plus
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Company
HRL Laboratories, LLC
HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-05-09Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
M
Michael Mulqueen
Chief Technology Officer
D
David Chow
Chief Scientific Officer
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