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Automation Engineer at Periodic Labs

Department: Science

Compensation · Listed in posting

$200,000 – $250,000/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
Menlo Park, California
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

The Automation Engineer will translate materials research workflows into software integrations, design automated workcells, connect instruments and robots to laboratory information systems, develop instrument drivers, and integrate autonomous-lab systems with AI models. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least five years in lab, integration, or industrial automation software, robotic automation experience, Python and API/database skills, and familiarity with LIMS or MES systems. It is based in Menlo Park, California, offers $200,000-$250,000 plus equity, and provides visa sponsorship.

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