Lila Sciences

Vice President, Engineering

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-06-08

Responsibilities

  • Set the engineering roadmap for ASP Engineering, including objectives, risks, and platform priorities.
  • Define and drive a unified platform architecture across hardware, automation, and systems engineering.
  • Establish system-level ownership of architecture, interfaces, and requirements.
  • Implement efficient processes for lifecycle, design controls, and deployment of autonomous laboratories.
  • Develop a repeatable deployment model for AI Science Factory sites.
  • Create a culture of mentorship to support engineers' career development.
  • Collaborate with various teams to align platform capabilities with scientific and commercial priorities.

Job Requirements

  • 15+ years building lab automation systems.
  • 10+ years leading managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Proven track record in scaling automated labs or manufacturing-like lab operations.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML into engineering and operations.
  • Technical expertise across lab automation, controls/SCADA, and science instrumentation.
  • Strong leadership skills in recruiting and developing exceptional teams.
  • Excellence in retaining cultural and technical excellence across multiple sites.
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