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Skip Navigation Home Jobs My Account Menu Jobs My Account Loading... search chevron_left Boston University Jobs Apply Automation Engineer, ECE Administration Category Charles River Campus --> Professional Job Location Boston, MA, United States Tracking Code 26501062320910 Posted Date 10/5/2026 Salary Grade Grade 51 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $120,375.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $125,000.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Type Full-Time/Regular The Automation Engineer will design, implement, and maintain code-driven laboratory workflows for molecular biology and synthetic biology applications, including documentation, validation, and version control. This role involves writing automation scripts and software to program, control, and troubleshoot liquid handling platforms — including Opentrons and Hamilton systems — and implementing Hamilton VENUS methods in code to translate established biological workflows into validated automated processes. The engineer will build integrations with instrument APIs and laboratory data systems to enable automated data transfer and workflow orchestration, and will also design and implement custom laboratory hardware solutions, including 3D-printed components. This role requires close collaboration with software engineers, project managers, and laboratory staff to convert manual protocols into robust, code-based automated systems, with familiarity across multiple automation platforms and vendor ecosystems considered a plus. Required Skills We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This position is located at 610 Commonwealth Ave, CILSE, Boston, MA, United States. View the Google Map in full screen . Apply Life @ BU Benefits Compensation | Human Resources Faculty and Staff Assistance Office Children's Center Life @ BU Flexible Work Boston University About BU Strategic Plan Community and Inclusion Sustainability Campus Locations Locations Schools and Colleges Questions or Issues? Recruitment Inquiry General HR Inquiry close