Director of Hardware Systems & Integration

Position Summary Biosero is seeking a hands-on and strategic Head of Hardware Systems & Integration to lead the engineering, standardization, and physical build execution of integrated laboratory automation workcells. This role will oversee the teams responsible for mechanical, electrical, and systems integration while driving scalable engineering standards across hardware platforms. The ideal candidate has strong experience leading multidisciplinary automation engineering teams and developing standardized, high-quality automation systems in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Lead hardware engineering and integration teams responsible for automated workcell builds. Establish and enforce standards for: Mechanical designs and automation tables Electrical systems and panel layouts Cabling and cable management Controls architecture Workcell layouts and integration practices Drive consistency, quality, and scalability across all hardware deployments. Oversee physical build, integration, testing, and deployment readiness of automation systems. Partner with Software Engineering, Applications Science, Procurement, Logistics, Project Management, Quality and Customer teams to support successful project execution. Develop reusable hardware platforms and standardized subsystem designs. Manage vendor, OEM, and contract manufacturing relationships. Improve engineering processes, documentation, BOM management, and configuration control. Support long-term hardware productization and manufacturing strategies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field. 10+ years of experience in automation, robotics, or complex electro-mechanical systems. Hands‑on experience with automated systems in GxP environments — integrating robotics, liquid handlers, sensors, and MES/LIMS with hardware platforms. Deep understanding of pharma automation standards — GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, data integrity (ALCOA+). 5+ years leading engineering or integration teams. Strong experience with: Automation hardware systems Electrical and mechanical integration Industrial controls and cabling Manufacturing and system assembly Experience establishing engineering standards and scalable design practices. Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Experience in laboratory automation or life sciences. Experience with robotic workcells and integrated automation systems. Familiarity with regulated environments and contract manufacturing. Compensation and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $132,000-$180,000. Benefits include 401K with company match, PTO, Health Benefits, Investment in Professional and Personal Development, and much more. BICO leverages a global portfolio of pioneering brands fusing automation, intelligence, and data to unlock scientific discovery at scale in pharma and biotech. With 53,600+ instruments installed in over 65 countries, BICO products, software, and solutions are found in more than 3,500 laboratories, including the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies, and have been cited in over 13,000 publications. BICO strives towards the vision to enable life-science labs to accelerate the discoveries that change lives. BICO is listed on Mid-Cap, Nasdaq Stockholm under BICO. BICO exists so therapies reach humanity sooner Progress has never moved fast enough for those waiting - for a therapy, for a breakthrough, for hope to turn into healing. BICO reignites the pace and transformation of scientific advancement. We serve as the catalyst for a truly connected era of life sciences - where technology, data, and human potential move together in seamless flow, turning every result into the next discovery, and every discovery into a new possibility. Through our global portfolio of pioneering brands, we unite people, ideas and evidence - transforming the way science advances - from fragmented and reactive to continuous and intelligent. Because true progress demands it - that therapies reach people faster, for the good of humanity.