Your Impact at LILALila is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer I or II to contribute to the design and deployment of electrical systems in our automated scientific equipment. This role involves applying core engineering principles to support electrical systems design, rapid prototyping, and cross-system integration, while collaborating within multi-functional teams to advance laboratory automation. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career engineer who is eager to grow, thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment, and wants to see their work directly accelerate the future of autonomous science.
What You'll Be Building- Contribute to the design and implementation of electrical solutions using CAD tools and design software to produce wiring schematics and support system optimization.
- Assist in designing and building prototypes, applying agile methodologies to test and iterate on electrical systems and components for novel scientific instruments.
- Work alongside senior engineers and scientists to help convert manual benchtop workflows into automated solutions in an R&D setting.
- Support the development of process instrumentation, sensors, and field-level control devices to ensure precision and reliability in system performance.
- Create, update, and maintain engineering documentation for assigned projects, including wiring schematics, test plans, instrument I/O lists, and results analysis.
- Perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical systems to ensure performance, accuracy, and safety standards are met.
- Support multi-team automation projects by independently executing assigned technical tasks, meeting milestones, and adhering to engineering best practices.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver engineering solutions, raising risks early and sharing findings proactively.
What You'll Need to Succeed- 1-4 years of experience in electrical systems design, integration, or a closely related engineering discipline (co-op and internship experience counts).
- Foundational knowledge of CAD software and electrical design tools such as SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Familiarity with industrial electrical safety standards such as UL508A and IEC 60204-1.
- Basic understanding of integration technologies including embedded controllers, PLCs, HMIs, and relevant controls principals.
- Solid troubleshooting fundamentals with hands-on experience using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Effective communication and collaborative skills for working within project teams and with internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and willingness to raise risks early.
Bonus Points For- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience or coursework in a scientific, R&D, or life science environment with exposure to laboratory automation.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, BMS, or EMS platforms in a lab or industrial setting.
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT integration for smart laboratory solutions.
- Basic understanding of industrial networking concepts (IP addressing, OT/IT network separation).
- Experience reading and interpreting P&ID diagrams and control narratives.
CompensationWe offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.
U.S. Benefits. Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees; and a company subsidized lunch program.
International Benefits. Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region. USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market.
Expected Base Salary Range
$75,600-$124,800 USD
