Work Location: Boston, MA Responsibilities • Develop, optimize, and maintain control software that coordinates sensors, actuators, and a wide range of laboratory equipment • Design control logics and algorithms for high-throughput experimentation • Build function-specific devices/tools to address challenges and inefficiencies in automated workflows • Identify technical requirements and risks associated with the buildout of the high-throughput experiment platform, and propose actionable solutions/strategies • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in a fast-moving environment • Produce concise technical reports and presentations for efficient communication of project status Required qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (including advanced degrees in relevant fields) • Proficiency in Python, C/C++ or similar programming languages • Proficiency in version control tools (e.g., SVN/Git/GitLab/GitHub) • Experience in microcontroller development (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi) • Experience in prototyping custom devices/mechanisms and sensor/motor integration • Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, RS-232) Preferred qualifications • Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field • Experience with CAD and 3D printing • Familiarity with materials development R&D • Familiarity with database platforms (e.g., MongoDB, influxDB, questDB) • Experience implementing ML and Bayesian optimization frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, BoTorch)