Robotics Engineer

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the opportunity to help advance mRNA medicines by developing testing and improving engineering solutions that enable Research teams to explore new scientific questions prototype new capabilities and accelerate discovery.

This Robotics Engineer role is a hands-on research engineering position for someone with expanded conceptual knowledge in electrical engineering mechanical engineering mechatronics automation robotics or a related technical discipline. You will independently support the design assembly integration testing troubleshooting and refinement of laboratory instruments experimental platforms fixtures prototypes and automation-enabled research systems. The role requires sound engineering judgment ownership of moderately complex technical work the ability to mentor junior team members and close collaboration with scientists and engineers to translate research needs into reliable well-documented technical solutions.

Heres What Youll Do

• Independently support the design assembly testing troubleshooting and iterative improvement of laboratory instruments fixtures prototypes and automation-enabled research systems.

• Assist with mechanical electrical and mechatronic design work including component selection basic drawings wiring panel layout sensor integration and equipment modifications.

• Participate in system integration and testing helping connect instruments controls sensors software and physical hardware into reliable workflows.

• Develop and execute moderately complex experimental test plans analyze results using sound engineering judgment document findings and recommend next steps based on research objectives and system performance.

• Solve technical problems through analysis of existing solutions equipment behavior data and user feedback applying practical engineering experience and judgment to select and implement effective solutions.

• Provide technical support and guidance for researchers engineers and project teams during design build commissioning experimental use troubleshooting and iterative improvement activities.

• Create and maintain clear documentation including design notes build records test data experimental observations operating guidance parts lists and design change rationale.

• Identify and implement improvements that increase research system reliability usability safety data quality experimental flexibility and team effectiveness.

• Work within team guidelines and evolving research engineering practices while broadening understanding of system interactions related technical disciplines and user needs.

• Mentor junior engineers or technical team members by sharing practical knowledge reviewing work and supporting development of good engineering and documentation practices.

• Explain complex technical information in straightforward situations check for understanding and collaborate effectively with cross-functional research partners.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• B.S. or higher with 2 years or more of relevant experience in electrical engineering mechanical engineering mechatronics robotics automation research engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience building testing troubleshooting improving or maintaining electromechanical systems prototypes equipment fixtures or automated hardware with increasing independence.

• Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical fundamentals such as sensors actuators motors wiring power distribution controls mechanical assemblies CAD or fabrication methods.

• Ability to use technical experience data and engineering judgment to solve moderately complex problems evaluate options and recommend practical solutions.

• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail for design notes test records experimental observations build documentation and operating guidance.

• Ability to explain complex technical information clearly check for understanding and collaborate with scientists engineers and cross-functional research partners.

• Ability to mentor junior team members support good engineering practices and contribute to the quality and effectiveness of work across the team.

• This position is site-based requiring you to be at Modernas site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with hands-on electrical or mechanical fabrication prototyping machining 3D printing wiring soldering panel assembly or equipment repair.

• Experience with CAD tools basic electrical schematics controls hardware PLCs microcontrollers motion systems sensors or data acquisition systems.

• Experience supporting laboratory instruments research prototypes experimental automation or hardware development in a biotechnology pharmaceutical research medical technology or life sciences environment with demonstrated ownership of moderately complex technical work.

• Programming or scripting experience in Python C# MATLAB LabVIEW Arduino or similar tools for experimental testing data collection instrument control automation support or data analysis.

• Comfort working directly with equipment tools and users in a fast-paced experimental environment.

• A desire to make an impact in a mission-driven organization that is Bold Relentless Curious and Collaborative.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support
• Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $100400.00 - $160700.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission values and mindsets every day our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at .

Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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