Automation Engineer

About the role

We've built the foundations of a factory automation system that already controls bioreactors, centrifuges, CIP stations, and media mixers. The straightforward automation work is mostly in place. What remains is the more interesting part: solving the messy, high-leverage problems that sit at the boundary of software, hardware, and process. This role is about closing the harder automation gaps, improving system robustness under real operating conditions, and building the next layer of automation needed to make the factory substantially more software-driven over the next 12-18 months. Success in this role means thinking at the factory level - designing, integrating, and refining how systems interact to enable seamless, autonomous factory operations. As factory objectives evolve, you'll work with engineers, process developers, and operators to introduce new processes for new product lines and variants, and to adapt automation as quality and operational priorities change. You'll regularly be on the factory floor commissioning equipment, troubleshooting hardware, and talking directly to the people who use what you build. The experience/skills you will bring: Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, Computer Science, etc) or equivalent professional experience. Experience designing, deploying, and supporting control or automation systems in real operating environments, including taking systems from concept through to production and ongoing operation. Foundational understanding of at least one modern programming language (e.g. Python, C++, Javascript/Typescript) Comfortable using modern software engineering tools, including AI-assisted development and debugging, to work effectively in unfamiliar codebases. Some experience integrating hardware with electrical systems. Specific protocol knowledge (Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, etc.) is a plus, but we care more about how quickly you learn new systems. Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical principles relevant to automated equipment You communicate proactively, bring solutions not just problems, and don't wait to be chased. You ship at the right level of maturity, stay solution-oriented when priorities shift, and protect your focus for the highest-impact work.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with software engineers. You sit on a team with software engineers who build and maintain the platform with your help. You'll collaborate with them to improve it - contributing where you want to, and shaping the direction based on what you see on the floor. You'll also make De

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About Vow Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that's good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We're bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it's nutritious and delicious, and we're doing so in a sustainable way. Our Software & Automation team builds the intelligent systems that make this possible - real-time control of factory equipment through our in-house automation platform, Vow Process Control. We're a small, high-performing team that values pragmatic delivery, iterative improvement, and genuine cross-functional partnership.

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