Lila: Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

🚀 About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.ai    

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.

🌟 Your Impact at Lila

Lila is seeking a seasoned Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and deployment of our electrical systems in our automated scientific equipment.  In this role, you will be pivotal in developing robust electrical solutions, fostering innovation, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance laboratory automation.
 What You'll Be Building

• Electrical Systems Design: Architect and implement comprehensive electrical solutions using CAD tools and design software to create wiring schematics optimize performance and efficiency.
• Rapid Prototyping: Design and build prototypes swiftly, applying agile methodologies to test and refine electrical systems and components for novel instruments.
• Research & Design: Work with other engineers and scientists to convert manual benchtop scientific solutions into automated workflows in an R&D setting.
• Custom Solutions: Develop and implement process instrumentation, sensors, and field-level control devices, ensuring precision and reliability in system performance.
• Integration: Lead the integration of electrical systems with various automation platforms, ensuring interoperability and seamless functionality.
• Software Integration: Collaborate with software teams to integrate control systems with broader IT infrastructure, leveraging REST APIs, Python, C++, etc.
• Technical Documentation: Produce thorough documentation for prototypes and projects, including wiring schematics, test plans, and results analysis.
• Project Leadership: Manage complex engineering projects, defining scope, setting milestones, and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Engage with cross-functional teams, to gather requirements and deliver tailored engineering solutions, mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and work with production teams to enable the factory scaling of prototype equipment.

 What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 8+ years of experience in electrical systems design and integration within a complex engineering environment.
• Extensive knowledge of CAD software and electrical design tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards such as UL508A and IEC 60204-1 to ensure designs are safety-compliant.
• Experience with integration technologies, including embedded controllers, PLCs, HMIs, and relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, C++).
• Great troubleshooting skills with a familiarity with electrical troubleshooting tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset for effective cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to quality and innovation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with SMEs and internal stakeholders.

 Bonus Points For

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a scientific, R&D, or life science environment with a focus on laboratory automation.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT integration for smart laboratory solutions.

🌈 We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

🤝 A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.