Lila Sciences · 15 hours ago
Staff / Principal Mechanical Engineer
Cambridge, MA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $228K/yr
8+ years expLila Sciences is seeking an experienced Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Hardware & Controls Engineering team. The role involves leading the design and engineering of components for workcell robotics and automation in life science and physical science domains, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AILife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of bench-scale robotics and mechanical systems for sophisticated automation in life science and physical science applications
Design innovative pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and optical solutions for advanced robotic workcells used in biological research and materials discovery
Lead and mentor teams in advanced CAD design and analysis using SolidWorks, optimizing systems for high-throughput workflows
Direct the creation and validation of designs through 3D printing, laser cutting, and other rapid prototyping methods
Lead cross-functional collaborations to integrate mechanical designs with software and controls across scientific domains
Develop strategies to transform manual processes into automated workflows while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards
Coordinate with external vendors for custom component development and system integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
8+ years of mechanical engineering experience with proven expertise in life science and physical science automation (title will be determined based on experience & expertise)
Extensive proficiency in SolidWorks CAD design, GD&T, and DFMA
Extensive proficiency working with & implementing requirement management systems, product lifecycle management, & product data management
Demonstrated leadership in managing complex projects and mentoring engineering teams
Preferred
Deep experience in automation across scientific domains, with expertise in SolidWorks CAD design, PDM Vault management, rapid prototyping, and mechanical testing
Expert knowledge of motion control and mechatronic systems for diverse scientific applications
Strong background in automated systems and robotic integration for biological research, and materials science in the biotech sector
Demonstrated strong attention to detail in documentation, adherence to standards, and equipment management
Experience in automotive manufacturing, battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, and packaging with discrete material movement
Benefits
Bonus potential
Generous early equity
Company
Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences creates a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous labs for life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. It is a sub-organization of Flagship Pioneering.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$550MKey Investors
NVenturesFlagship Pioneering
2025-10-14Series A· $115M
2025-09-14Series A· $235M
2025-03-10Seed· $200M
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