LILA has created the world's first Operating System for Science powered by Scientific Superintelligence™. Backed by General Catalyst.
About the role
Lila is seeking a Co-op, Mechatronics Engineer to join the Hardware & Controls Engineering team in Alewife for the January through May term. You will work on the systems that make autonomous science possible: automated workcells, custom instrumentation, sensing hardware, motion systems, and integrated lab equipment. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience with CAD design, prototyping, fabrication, or hands-on engineering projects
- Foundational understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, sensors, actuators, or controls
- Comfortable building, testing, debugging, and documenting physical systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in hands-on technical work
- Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and scientific teams
More about this role
Lila is seeking a Co-op, Mechatronics Engineer to join the Hardware & Controls Engineering team in Alewife for the January through May term. You will work on the systems that make autonomous science possible: automated workcells, custom instrumentation, sensing hardware, motion systems, and integrated lab equipment.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who wants to build real hardware in a fast-moving R&D environment. You will move between mechanical design, electrical integration, prototyping, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting, working alongside engineers and scientists to turn lab needs into reliable engineering systems.
Your work will support the next generation of lab automation at Lila, helping improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems used across our scientific programs. You will leave the term with practical experience across the full mechatronics stack, from concept and CAD through build, test, and iteration.
- Design and build mechanical and electromechanical components for automated lab systems.
- Support integration of sensors, actuators, motion systems, and control hardware.
- Create CAD models, drawings, prototypes,...
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