Robotics Operations Engineer I, First Shift

Lila Sciences
Cambridge
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 75,600 - 109,200 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Observational skills","Sound judgment","Written communication","Independent work","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Support deployment and day-to-day operation of a production robot fleet, acting as the front-line technical presence in the lab. Monitor live robot behavior, pause/stop/reset robots safely, and document logs, sensor output, video, and reproduction steps for incident escalation. Perform minor mechanical/electrical maintenance and robot swap procedures, maintain accurate fleet records, and translate field observations into priorities that improve uptime with robotics software and hardware teams.

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Robotics Operations Engineer I, First Shift

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Job Summary

Support deployment and day-to-day operation of a production robot fleet, acting as the front-line technical presence in the lab. Monitor live robot behavior, pause/stop/reset robots safely, and document logs, sensor output, video, and reproduction steps for incident escalation. Perform minor mechanical/electrical maintenance and robot swap procedures, maintain accurate fleet records, and translate field observations into priorities that improve uptime with robotics software and hardware teams.
Location: Cambridge
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Monitor robot behavior during live production operations and ensure safe, reliable performance.
  • •Intervene quickly and safely to pause, stop, or reset robots when needed.
  • •Document incidents with logs, sensor output, video, and reproduction steps for escalation.
  • •Perform minor robot maintenance including cabling, sensor swaps, fasteners, and basic component replacement.
  • •Execute robot swap procedures, validate spare units, and maintain records of robot health, incidents, maintenance actions, and fleet status.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 75,600 - 109,200 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid ParentalRemote WorkBike ShareMeal AllowanceFlexible Time

Key Requirements

  • •Hands-on experience working with robotic systems through work experience, technical programs, internships, academic robotics teams, or equivalent practical exposure.
  • •Strong understanding of core robotics concepts including kinematics, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
  • •Working experience with ROS2, including nodes, topics, launch files, and debugging or introspection tools.
  • •Comfort with basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, including cabling, connectors, sensors, and fasteners.
  • •Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional robotics teams, while transitioning from 9am-5pm to 6am-2pm as hours expand.
Skills:Observational skillsSound judgmentWritten communicationIndependent workCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:ROS2Nav2Behavior TreesPython

Company Brief

Lila Sciences
Develops AI-driven platforms to accelerate drug discovery and biological research by integrating machine learning with chemical and biological data to predict molecular properties, streamline candidate selection, and enable faster therapeutic development.
Industry: Biotech
Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Funding: Seed
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