Senior Lab Automation Engineer — AI‑Driven Discovery Lab

Applied Intuition Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Greater London is seeking a Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer to integrate digital and physical systems in an AI-driven lab. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Robotics or Mechatronics, strong CAD skills, and a proven record in managing complex automated systems. This role focuses on developing middleware, automating lab processes, and designing data capture systems to enhance scientific discovery continuously. Join a diverse team tackling significant challenges in materials research.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry experience in Robotics, Mechatronics, or Engineering.
• Track record of building or managing a complex automated hardware system.
• Strong CAD skills and experience with prototyping.
• Deep knowledge of industrial communication protocols and interfacing with scientific hardware.

Responsibilities

• Translate manual workflows into engineering roadmaps for automation.
• Develop middleware connecting laboratory equipment APIs to AI models.
• Co-develop and test lab automation proof-of-concept.
• Design systems for comprehensive data capture during experiments.

Skills

Building or managing automated hardware systems

Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)

Deep knowledge of industrial communication protocols

Translating workflows into automated sequences

Education

PhD or equivalent industry experience in Robotics, Mechatronics, Engineering

Tools

CAD Software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)

Job description

A research organization in Greater London is seeking a Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer to integrate digital and physical systems in an AI-driven lab. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Robotics or Mechatronics, strong CAD skills, and a proven record in managing complex automated systems. This role focuses on developing middleware, automating lab processes, and designing data capture systems to enhance scientific discovery continuously. Join a diverse team tackling significant challenges in materials research.