As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating laboratory automation into computational pipelines, delivering robust, user-friendly solutions that accelerate scientific innovation. You’ll contribute to projects ranging from automation UX enhancement and anomaly detection to predictive maintenance and Physical AI. Initially, you’ll join a pioneering project to develop an AI-powered lab assistant capable of designing and executing automated experiments on Tecan liquid handling robots.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and encapsulate automation interfaces for liquid handlers and detection instruments using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python).
- Develop and support SDKs (Python, C#, Go) for programmatic access by AI, data science, and scientific users.
- Ensure APIs and integration layers are robust, well-documented, and optimized for developer experience.
- Design translation layers between experimental workflows and Tecan’s proprietary scripting language for seamless robot motion planning.
- Work with protocol datasets and leverage large language models or code-generation models to produce reliable and safe automation scripts.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust, user-friendly solutions for laboratory automation, including building AI algorithms and features to improve product UX.
Background
- Currently pursuing or completed a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Robotics, AI/ML, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in Python programming.
- Comfortable working with transformer-based models (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.).
- Familiarity with robotics control, automation, or motion planning; interest in laboratory automation and biotech.
- Experience with laboratory automation systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of C++ and/or C# and understanding of lab protocols is nice to have.
- English required; German is a plus.
- Strong team player with excellent communication and technical presentation skills.
- Brings passion and talent to the role, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and iterate quickly.
What Makes Working at Tecan Unique
- Working in an international and diverse environment
- The chance to grow your career within the company
- Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package