Lab Automation Engineer

Lab Automation Engineer

Join Terran Robotics to help pioneer intelligent, autonomous construction systems at the ground floor of a fast-moving, multidisciplinary startup.

Terran Robotics designs, engineers and deploys AI-driven robotic systems that automate the construction of compressed earth walls for residential and commercial structures at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. To distribute its solution, Terran establishes revenue-sharing partnerships with property developers through exclusive, regional licenses that enable developers to increase their profit margin and deliver a highly-differentiated solution to their market, in the form of adobe homes and buildings that people love.

We are seeking a Lab Automation Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team which spans mechanical, electrical, materials, robotics, AI, and software engineering. In this role, you will accelerate our materials research by designing and building automated testing systems for adobe mixtures. This is an on-site role based in Bloomington, Indiana, ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on with both hardware and software, and is passionate about sustainability and experimental design. You'll play a key role in developing test rigs, control systems, and data pipelines that enable high-throughput experimentation and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build automated test rigs for compression, moisture, and thermal testing.
• Develop control software for lab equipment including peristaltic pumps, load cells, and sensors.
• Create robust data pipelines from sensors to databases for real-time monitoring and analysis.
• Design experiments and analyze results to inform materials development.
• Collaborate with materials scientists and engineers to iterate on testing protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with lab automation, test equipment, or experimental systems.
• Comfortable working with both software (e.g., Python, control systems) and basic hardware.
• Ability to work independently from concept through completion.
• Interest in materials science, sustainability, and experimental design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with sensor integration and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with mechanical design or prototyping.
• Exposure to materials testing or construction technologies.
• Background in engineering, physics, or applied sciences.

Location & Travel:

• Terran Robotics Lab in Bloomington, Indiana.
• < 5% Travel.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $70,000 – $110,000/year commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
• Equity: Participation in the Company's Equity Incentive Plan
• Employee Benefits & Vacation per Company policies

Hiring Process:

• Once you apply, our human resources team will screen your application and will notify you of next steps.
• If your application advances to this step, our human resources team will schedule and conduct a video interview with you, and we will notify you of next steps.
• If your application advances to this step, our team will schedule and conduct a video interview between you and the hiring manager. Then, we will notify you of next steps.
• If your application advances to this step, our team might ask you to conduct an additional interview and/or at-home assignment. Then, we will notify you of next steps.
• If your application advances to this step, our team will make you an offer of employment or contract, contingent on a background investigation. All background investigations are provided by third-party contractors who specialize in these services. Background investigations may involve verifying, reviewing and/or testing any information submitted in the application.

EOE Statement:

Terran Robotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, Veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local law.