Robotics and Automation Engineer

Robotics and Automation Engineer, Scale-up

Genista Biosciences is a rapidly growing biotech company based in San Jose, CA that is dedicated to improving public health and food safety, both on the community and global scale. We utilize cutting-edge robotics and AI-powered technology to enable partners to meet quality and safety standards, ensuring consistent access to safe products.

Our Goal:

To revolutionize food safety by creating a cutting-edge platform based on a unique combination of robotics, software, and technology. Our ability to offer fast and accurate testing while still being cost-effective allows every member of the food supply chain (big or small) to be rest assured that the food they produce is safe thereby making the world a better place.

About the Role:

We are searching for a talented, passionate, and driven engineer to keep our high-tech laboratory always up and running. You will be responsible for maintaining, operating, and improving a variety of equipment including high-end analytical instrumentation, custom robotic systems, robotic liquid handlers, and other laboratory equipment. This is a multi-disciplinary role that will involve working alongside members of the laboratory, robotics team, and facilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to instrumentation and robotic systems, minimizing downtime and disruptions.
• Program various robotic systems and write scripts to automate tasks in the laboratory.
• Collaborate with the operations team to address equipment performance concerns and implement solutions.
• Work closely with R&D, robotics engineering, and operations teams to integrate robots and instrumentation into production workflow.
• Debug, improve, and/or redesign existing robotic systems as well as perform hardware or software fixes as necessary.
• Assist in the specification, installation, and commissioning of instruments, ensuring they meet process requirements and operational standards.
• Operate and maintain various robotic systems in the laboratory as well as troubleshoot and maintain specialized analytical instrumentation such as Mass Spectrometers, HPLC, Thermal Cyclers, Sequencers, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and robotic systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance.
• Maintain records of calibration and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support cross-functional projects to ensure successful execution and seamless system integration.

Qualifications:

• BS, MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Able to multi-task and be on top of several priorities.
• Troubleshooting experience.
• Experience handling biotech instrumentation or related industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on fabrication or machine-shop experience with tools such as CNC mill, CNC lathe/router, 3D printer, laser-cutting machines.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Biotechnology Research and Robotics Engineering