Electrical Engineer I/II
Lila Sciences•Cambridge, MA
•$75,600 - $124,800
About The Position
Lila is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer I or II to contribute to the design and deployment of electrical systems in our automated scientific equipment. This role involves applying core engineering principles to support electrical systems design, rapid prototyping, and cross-system integration, while collaborating within multi-functional teams to advance laboratory automation. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career engineer who is eager to grow, thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment, and wants to see their work directly accelerate the future of autonomous science.
Requirements
- 1–4 years of experience in electrical systems design, integration, or a closely related engineering discipline (co-op and internship experience counts).
- Foundational knowledge of CAD software and electrical design tools such as SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Familiarity with industrial electrical safety standards such as UL508A and IEC 60204-1.
- Basic understanding of integration technologies including embedded controllers, PLCs, HMIs, and relevant controls principals.
- Solid troubleshooting fundamentals with hands-on experience using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Effective communication and collaborative skills for working within project teams and with internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and willingness to raise risks early.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience or coursework in a scientific, R&D, or life science environment with exposure to laboratory automation.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, BMS, or EMS platforms in a lab or industrial setting.
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT integration for smart laboratory solutions.
- Basic understanding of industrial networking concepts (IP addressing, OT/IT network separation).
- Experience reading and interpreting P&ID diagrams and control narratives.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and implementation of electrical solutions using CAD tools and design software to produce wiring schematics and support system optimization.
- Assist in designing and building prototypes, applying agile methodologies to test and iterate on electrical systems and components for novel scientific instruments.
- Work alongside senior engineers and scientists to help convert manual benchtop workflows into automated solutions in an R&D setting.
- Support the development of process instrumentation, sensors, and field-level control devices to ensure precision and reliability in system performance.
- Create, update, and maintain engineering documentation for assigned projects, including wiring schematics, test plans, instrument I/O lists, and results analysis.
- Perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical systems to ensure performance, accuracy, and safety standards are met.
- Support multi-team automation projects by independently executing assigned technical tasks, meeting milestones, and adhering to engineering best practices.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver engineering solutions, raising risks early and sharing findings proactively.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- employer-paid life and disability insurance
- flexible time off with generous company wide holidays
- paid parental leave
- an educational assistance program
- commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees
- a company subsidized lunch program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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