Senior Automation Engineering

Job Description SummaryThis role is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining laboratory robotics which support exploratory biology in an automated fashion. The work is hands-on and requires a broad range of engineering disciplines including project management, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical parts, developing protocols, liquid handling, and providing operating system validation/verification. Job DescriptionInternal Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer IPosition Location: Cambridge, MA onsiteThis role is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining laboratory robotics which support exploratory biology in an automated fashion.The work is hands-on and requires a broad range of engineering disciplines including project management, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical parts, developing protocols, liquid handling, and providing operating system validation/verification.Act as a primary support engineer for laboratory automation and instrumentation within DSc in Cambridge, MA. Responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art high throughput screening (HTS) systems.Knowledge of Biosero Orchestrator and Green Button Go scheduling software is highly desirable.Act as project manager for small- and large-scale automation projects. The successful candidate will manage, plan, develop, and execute laboratory automation projects from start-up to completion.Work effectively with multi-disciplinary groups and individuals to implement solutions that reflect operational efficiencies in terms of throughput, delivery, costs, as well as health, safety and environmental considerations.Establish, monitor, and maintain a stable and productive automation environment through QC and preventative maintenance.Assist in the development of SOP’s, maintenance manuals, start-up procedures, and provide training to new users of equipment.S. in mechanical, electrical or bioengineering, or similar engineering discipline.Experience designing, building and deploying automated laboratory workflows in life sciences or clinical laboratories.Strong organizational, written, and verbal communications skills required to interact effectively between scientific staff, customers, key stakeholders, and vendors.Strong computer skills including MS Office and CAD (preferably SolidWorks).In addition to the experience above, the ideal candidate would have familiarity with the following systems and associated software: Biosero Orchestrator / Green Button Go robotic platforms, HighRes BioSolutions (Staubli/Denso/Precise) / Cellario robotic platforms, CellTrio RoboCell, Beckman Echo, GNF Director robotic platforms, and a wide range of laboratory benchtop equipment.Basic understanding of C# or equivalent programming language.Familiarity with data analysis platforms like Genedata Screener, Spotfire and AI agents.Experience working with engineers and scientists to develop new automated platforms.Experience integrating automated systems to LIMS and other scientific data systems, either in-house or commercially available, to support reliable data capture, transfer, traceability, and downstream analysis.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of therole, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.Inaddition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days,holidays and other leaves.EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io (USA)Type: Full time