Contractor, Robotics Lab Technician
Cambridge, MA USA · 10 Wilson, Cambridge · Posted Oct 9, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA · 10 Wilson, Cambridge
About the role
- Lila Sciences is seeking a contract Robotics Lab Technician to design, build, and integrate robotic systems that power their development lab.
- This practical, in-lab role combines off-the-shelf components like robot arms, mobile bases, and sensors into new configurations using CAD design, 3D printing, and hands-on building.
Responsibilities
- Design parts, mounts, fixtures, and adapters in CAD to integrate off-the-shelf robotic components
- Take measurements, iterate on fit and function, and produce parts via 3D printing and light fabrication
- Assemble and integrate robotic hardware from your own designs or engineering drawings
- Wire and mount sensors, actuators, and control components, including cable routing and connector termination
- Configure motor controllers, I/O, and sensor interfaces, and debug basic control issues alongside engineers
- Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot robotics sensors and subsystems during bring-up and integration
- Maintain and upgrade lab robots, document builds and fixes, and keep the lab safe and organized
Requirements
- Hands-on experience working on or around robots, such as arms or mobile bases, with a practical understanding of how they function
- Solid working ability in CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar), able to design parts from scratch
- Comfortable taking measurements, iterating on fit and function, and producing parts via 3D printing
- Familiarity with common robotics sensors (cameras, lidars, or similar), including installation, wiring, and basic troubleshooting
- Basic hands-on electrical skills: wiring, soldering or crimping, using a multimeter, reading simple schematics
- Practical, adaptable problem-solver who is comfortable in a fast-moving, hands-on lab environment
- Good communicator who can work closely with engineers across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
Preferred qualifications
- Some exposure to controls hardware (motor controllers, I/O boards, actuators) and willingness to learn more
- Experience designing mounts, brackets, or adapters to integrate off-the-shelf hardware components
- Prior experience in a robotics lab, research lab, or similar hands-on hardware environment
- Familiarity with ROS or other robotics software or middleware
- Experience with 3D printers (setup, calibration, basic troubleshooting)
- Any background in mechatronics, electromechanical work, or a related technical field
Workplace
- In-lab role located in Cambridge, MA
Skills
- CAD
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- 3D Printing
- Soldering
- Crimping
- Multimeter
- ROS
