About this Co-op, Mechanical Engineer role at Lila Sciences
Your Impact at LILA
Lila Sciences is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to join our Hardware and Controls (HCE) - Mechanical team this summer. You'll work on real hardware that powers autonomous scientific discovery, designing, building, and testing systems alongside experimental scientists, AI/ML researchers, and software/controls engineers throughout life science and physical science applications. From CAD to prototype to initial test builds, your work will directly contribute to Lila's mission of building Scientific Superintelligence.
What You'll Be Building
- Design and engineer components ranging from bench-scale robotics to full-size lab automation workcells, using knowledge of mechanical system design.
- Work with cross-functional teams on CAD design and analysis.
- Create and test engineered solutions using 3D printing and other fabrication methods. These solutions will range from static fixtures to multi-axis motion assemblies.
- Support assembly and build processes with guidance from senior engineers.
- Take ownership of discrete project tasks end to end, from spec to delivery.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
- Experience with SolidWorks CAD design (Parts and Assemblies) or similar parametric 3D CAD software.
- Proactive mindset with eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to balance input and collaborate across multiple teams or stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Curiosity about life science or physical science automation.
Bonus Points For
- A basic understanding of GD&T.
- Experience with designing parts for specific fabrication techniques (Milling, Lathing, Sheet Metal, 3D Printing).
- Previous internship/co-op experience in industrial automation, lab automation, or R&D industries.
- Experience with robotics, industrial controls, electrical engineering, or automation software/programming.
- Experience with SolidWorks PDM.
About LILA
Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves.
LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously, accelerating discovery at unprecedented speed, scale, and impact across medicine, materials, and energy. Learn more at www.lila.ai.
Guided by our core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance. If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.
We’re All In
Lila Sciences is 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.
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A Note to Agencies
Lila 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.
