Automation Engineer

Job TitleSamsung SDI Research America (SDIRA), based in Cambridge, MA, is one of several newly established global battery R&D centers created to foster cutting edge research and pioneer the development of Samsung's next-generation cell technologies. The location is close to world-renowned universities and start-up companies, enabling unique collaborative research within a strong North American ecosystem of battery development expertise.Work Location: Boston, MAResponsibilitiesDevelop, optimize, and maintain control software that coordinates sensors, actuators, and a wide range of laboratory equipmentDesign control logics and algorithms for high-throughput experimentationBuild function-specific devices/tools to address challenges and inefficiencies in automated workflowsIdentify technical requirements and risks associated with the buildout of the high-throughput experiment platform, and propose actionable solutions/strategiesCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in a fast-moving environmentProduce concise technical reports and presentations for efficient communication of project statusRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or a related fieldMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience (including advanced degrees in relevant fields)Proficiency in Python, C/C++ or similar programming languagesProficiency in version control tools (e.g., SVN/Git/GitLab/GitHub)Experience in microcontroller development (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi)Experience in prototyping custom devices/mechanisms and sensor/motor integrationFamiliarity with communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, RS-232)Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or a related fieldExperience with CAD and 3D printingFamiliarity with materials development R&DFamiliarity with database platforms (e.g., MongoDB, influxDB, questDB)Experience implementing ML and Bayesian optimization frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, BoTorch)