# Automation Engineer 2, Automation Support Applications at Ginkgo Bioworks

- Company: Ginkgo Bioworks
- What the company does: Build autonomous labs to accelerate biotech R&D. Program biology like software. Run experiments on our cloud lab or build your own. Trusted by 130+ customers. Backed by SoftBank VF and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.ginkgo.bio/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-04-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5099624007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ginkgo-bioworks-automation-engineer-2-automation-support-applications/

## About the role

Perform and periodically audit the recurring PM program, ensuring tasks, frequencies, and parts lists meet reliability goals; train and certify customer operators and technicians on execution

## What they're looking for

- Proactive problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
- Customer-focused approach, balancing customer needs while considering technical feasibility
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, ability to convey concepts and priorities, as well as an ability to solicit and/or accept feedback
- Self-motivated and capable of managing time and tasks with minimal supervision
- Occasional travel to customer sites for 1-2 weeks to conduct SAT (less than 10% total time)
- Ability to bend, reach, and lift, push, or pull up to 25lbs. Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time. Repetitive action may be required while performing tasks

Tags: Automation Support