# Automation Engineer at Periodic Labs

- Company: Periodic Labs
- What the company does: From bits to atoms. Backed by Accel, Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://periodic.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Menlo Park, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/periodic-labs/5e692aeb-234b-4112-b318-7ff464977303?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/periodic-labs-automation-engineer/

## About the role

Join our team of scientists and engineers building a lab where AI and automation speed up materials discovery. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- BS in EE/CS/ME/Controls or equivalent
- 5+ years in lab automation, integration, or industrial automation software
- Hands-on experience with robotic lab automation systems
- Strong experience with scripting/programming (Python preferred)
- Familiarity with APIs, databases, and enterprise software integration
- Hands-on experience with information management and execution systems, such as LIMS or MES

Tags: Science

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/periodic-labs-automation-engineer/