Director of Hardware Systems & Integration

BICO•San Diego, CA

3d•$132,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Biosero is seeking a hands-on and strategic Head of Hardware Systems & Integration to lead the engineering, standardization, and physical build execution of integrated laboratory automation workcells. This role will oversee the teams responsible for mechanical, electrical, and systems integration while driving scalable engineering standards across hardware platforms. The ideal candidate has strong experience leading multidisciplinary automation engineering teams and developing standardized, high-quality automation systems in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field.
10+ years of experience in automation, robotics, or complex electro-mechanical systems.
Hands‑on experience with automated systems in GxP environments — integrating robotics, liquid handlers, sensors, and MES/LIMS with hardware platforms.
Deep understanding of pharma automation standards — GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, data integrity (ALCOA+).
5+ years leading engineering or integration teams.
Strong experience with: Automation hardware systems, Electrical and mechanical integration, Industrial controls and cabling, Manufacturing and system assembly.
Experience establishing engineering standards and scalable design practices.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in laboratory automation or life sciences.
Experience with robotic workcells and integrated automation systems.
Familiarity with regulated environments and contract manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead hardware engineering and integration teams responsible for automated workcell builds.
Establish and enforce standards for: Mechanical designs and automation tables, Electrical systems and panel layouts, Cabling and cable management, Controls architecture, Workcell layouts and integration practices.
Drive consistency, quality, and scalability across all hardware deployments.
Oversee physical build, integration, testing, and deployment readiness of automation systems.
Partner with Software Engineering, Applications Science, Procurement, Logistics, Project Management, Quality and Customer teams to support successful project execution.
Develop reusable hardware platforms and standardized subsystem designs.
Manage vendor, OEM, and contract manufacturing relationships.
Improve engineering processes, documentation, BOM management, and configuration control.
Support long-term hardware productization and manufacturing strategies.