What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer position at Pioneering Medicines?
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. Our Physical Sciences effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.
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 an experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware & Controls Engineering team. The specific title (Senior or Principal) will be determined based on experience level and expertise. As a key technical leader, you'll leverage your deep expertise to design and engineer components for bench-scale robotics, mechanical systems, and automation across life science and physical science domains. You'll collaborate with experimental scientists, AI/ML scientists, and software/controls engineers to lead complex projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and deliver state-of-the-art automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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. Our Physical Sciences effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.
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 an experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware & Controls Engineering team. The specific title (Senior or Principal) will be determined based on experience level and expertise. As a key technical leader, you'll leverage your deep expertise to design and engineer components for bench-scale robotics, mechanical systems, and automation across life science and physical science domains. You'll collaborate with experimental scientists, AI/ML scientists, and software/controls engineers to lead complex projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and deliver state-of-the-art automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of bench-scale robotics and mechanical systems for sophisticated automation in life science and physical science applications.
- Design innovative pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and optical solutions for advanced robotic workcells used in biological research and materials discovery.
- Lead and mentor teams in advanced CAD design and analysis using SolidWorks, optimizing systems for high-throughput workflows.
- Direct the creation and validation of designs through 3D printing, laser cutting, and other rapid prototyping methods.
- Lead cross-functional collaborations to integrate mechanical designs with software and controls across scientific domains.
- Develop strategies to transform manual processes into automated workflows while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.
- Coordinate with external vendors for custom component development and system integration.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- 8 years of mechanical engineering experience with proven expertise in life science and physical science automation (title will be determined based on experience & expertise).
- Extensive proficiency in SolidWorks CAD design, GD&T, and DFMA
- Extensive proficiency working with & implementing requirement management systems, product lifecycle management, & product data management.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex projects and mentoring engineering teams.
- Deep experience in automation across scientific domains, with expertise in SolidWorks CAD design, PDM Vault management, rapid prototyping, and mechanical testing.
- Expert knowledge of motion control and mechatronic systems for diverse scientific applications.
- Strong background in automated systems and robotic integration for biological research, and materials science in the biotech sector.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail in documentation, adherence to standards, and equipment management.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing, battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, and packaging with discrete material movement.
- Strong leadership skills with proven success in mentoring and developing engineering teams
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment while tackling complex engineering challenges
- Commitment to continuous learning and driving innovation across scientific domains
- AI experimental design and simulation
- Automated custom instrumentation
- Generative molecular and material design
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.
