Robotics Engineer - Autonomous Laboratory Automation

Posted 10 days ago

california institute of technologyPasadena (CA)

Robotics Engineers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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California Institute of Technology seeks a Robotics Engineer to develop robotic systems for autonomous laboratory experimentation. The role bridges robotics, AI, and chemical experimentation to build flexible platforms capable of safe, autonomous lab operation. You will lead development of manipulation, perception, planning, control, and feedback systems, collaborating with chemists and researchers in the Manthiram Lab to translate experimental requirements into robotic workflows.

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