What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer (Level Flexible) position at Flagship Ventures?
Company Summary
Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. Lila is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.
Our Life Sciences effort is leveraging AI and high-throughput automation for valuable therapeutic discovery and development across biological modalities.
At Lila Sciences, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.
If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.
The Role :
Lila Sciences is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer to join our team. We have multiple openings spanning Engineer II - Principal Engineer level. Level will be based on experience and expertise.
In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of control systems for automated scientific equipment. You'll work on integrating robotics and control technologies to enhance our laboratory automation efforts.
Key Responsibilities :
- Control System Support
- Assist in designing and implementing control systems using PLC and SCADA technologies to optimize laboratory workflows. Beckhoff PLCs, TwinCAT 3 and Ignition SCADA are preferred.
- Support the integration of robotics into automation systems, ensuring smooth operation within existing frameworks.
- Assist in the integration of 3rd party equipment and vendor software, and development of wrappers to allow in-house software to smoothly utilize said equipment
- Design of safety systems with PLCs and high power design
- Software Collaboration
- Work with software teams to integrate control systems with our IT infrastructure using programming languages like Python and C#.
- Help develop engineering documentation such as P&ID diagrams, wiring schematics, and control narratives.
- System Testing and Maintenance
- Participate in the calibration, testing, and validation of control systems to meet performance and safety standards.
- Ensure control systems comply with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal teams to gather requirements and understand automation challenges.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Working at Lila Sciences, you will have access to advanced technology in the areas of :
About Flagship
Flagship Pioneering is a platform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity's most urgent challenges : vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE's "Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies : Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, "FSP") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering's internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
