Staff / Principal Industrial Engineer

Lila Sciences Inc

Cambridge, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutoCAD, Automation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Candidate Sourcing, Change Management, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Construction, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Ergonomics, HVAC, High Throughput, Human Health, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Material Science, Operational Audit, Pilot Plant, Plant Layout and Design, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Research & Development (R&D), Robotics, Scientific Method, SolidWorks, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standards Development, Sustainability, Team Player
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Your Impact at LilaLila Sciences is seeking an Industrial Engineer to own andarchitectthe physical layout of our AI Science Factories.In this role, you willbe responsible forintegratinglab instrumentation androboticsinto a cohesive, efficient factory design. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineering, science teams, robotics, facilities, and operations to create layouts that are safe, scalable, and engineered for high-throughput autonomous research. This role is central to translating complex cross-functional requirements into a factory environment that enables Lila's next-generation scientific capabilities.What Youll Be BuildingOwn the end-to-end factory layout, including spatial planning, adjacency mapping, and utility requirementsIntegratelab instrumentationlayouts from diverse scientific and engineering domains into a unified, high-performance factory design.Collaborate with hardware, robotics, science, automation,safety,and facilitiesteamsto incorporate requirements for utilities, safety, accessibility, maintenance, and environmental controls.Build andmaintainaccurate2D and 3DCAD models of the full factory layout; drive version control and change management for layout updates.Work with robotic teams to run simulations and scenario analyses to assess throughput, operational efficiency, and bottlenecks.Partner with construction, facilities, and external vendors to ensure physical buildouts reflect the intended design and can scale with future demand.Develop standards, documentation, and layout guidelines for newlabinstrumentationand factory expansions.What You'll Need to SucceedBS/MSdegree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.Experience designing factory, lab, or production layouts in high-complexity environments.Proficiencywith CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, REVIT, SolidWorks).Strongunderstanding of workflow optimization, material flow, ergonomics, and spatial systems.Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams.Clear communication and documentation skills.Bonus Points ForExperience with robotic or automated systems and their physical integration into facilities.Familiarity with lab/industrial utility requirements (HVAC, gases, power, chemicals, drainage).Experience in R&D facilities, pilot plants, or advanced automation environments.About LilaLila Sciences is the world's first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankinds greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.aiIf this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.CompensationWe expect the base salary for this role to fall between $163,400 - $228,000 per year, along with bonus potential and generous early equity. The final offer will reflect your unique background, expertise, and impact.We're All InLila Sciences iscommitted to equal employment opportunityregardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.Information you provide during your application process will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.A Note to AgenciesLila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science's internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

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