Hiring: Project Scientist - Automation Engineer Company: SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) Location: San Francisco Bay Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 00:35:35 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, CAD, Embedded Systems, Firmware, PCB, Python, React, Reinforcement Learning, Systems Design About the job Experience: •3 years of demonstrated experience as a core hardware and automation engineer for autonomous or self-driving laboratory systems, with direct involvement in end-to-end system design. •2 year, term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years. •At least 3 years of demonstrated experience as a core hardware and automation engineer for autonomous or self-driving laboratory systems, with direct involvement in end-to-end system design. Required Skills: •Design and integrate scientific instruments, robotic workflows, embedded controls, and software that enable autonomous experimentation in mineral processing, materials synthesis, and chemical research. •Partner cross-functionally with experts across science, engineering, robotics, and data science to accelerate discovery and processing while reducing waste and improving supply chain resilience. Compensation: •$106,400 - $123,200 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!