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Automation Technician

Terrestrial Bio US Posted Aug 12, 2026
Location
US
Workplace
On-site / per employer
Posted
Aug 12, 2026

Automation Technician

Woburn, Moving to Allston, November 2026 · Onsite

About Terrestrial Bio, Inc.

Terrestrial is transforming the delivery of next-generation therapies, starting with GLP-1. Terrestrial’s

proprietary Tacterra™ microarray patch (MAP) and applicator platform consists of a patch resembling an

adhesive bandage, which is applied with a preloaded applicator and removed after a few minutes. Once

applied, each patch delivers bioactive tips into the skin, which dissolve quickly into the body, rapidly

releasing their therapeutic payload. Designed for self-administration, the temperature-stable Tacterra™

platform enables precise, controlled delivery of a wide range of therapeutics without medical sharps or

refrigeration.

Terrestrial has generated strong clinical and in-vivo proof of concept across multiple molecules. For more

information, visit www.terrestrialbio.com .

Why This Role

This is a rare chance to own automation hands-on as a manufacturing operation scales from the ground up.

You won't be maintaining someone else's system — you'll be building, troubleshooting, and improving the

equipment that makes a first-of-its-kind therapeutic platform possible. As production volume grows, your

decisions on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and process improvement will directly shape

how well the operation scales. You'll work closely with the automation team and cross-functionally with

engineering, manufacturing, and quality — with real influence over the technical direction of the floor.

What you will work on

  • Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, machinery, and hardware systems to minimize

downtime

  • Build, assemble, and install custom automated equipment, test fixtures, and prototype systems
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing safety, efficiency, reliability, and

product quality

  • Develop and maintain SOPs for equipment maintenance
  • Own and manage the preventive maintenance (PM) program, including scheduling and documentation
  • Analyze equipment performance, maintenance records, and failure logs to optimize PM strategy
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development on new product

introductions and production activities

  • Ensure equipment operates safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards

What you bring

  • 10+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical/electrical assembly, or a related technical role
  • Strong troubleshooting experience across electrical, mechanical, controls, and robotic systems in

automated manufacturing environments

  • Hands-on experience with automated production equipment, sensors, motors, pneumatics, and

industrial controls

  • Comfort working in laboratory and cleanroom environments with required PPE (lab coats, shoe covers,

hairnets, safety glasses, gloves)

  • Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing preferred, especially

with high-volume automated lines

  • Working knowledge of PLCs, machine vision, motion control, robotics, or basic programming is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize across multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and driven to keep learning as automation technology evolves

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV/resume to careers@terrestrialbio.com

The salary range for this role is $35.00 hour to $40.00 hour

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. · 11 Cummings Park Drive, Woburn, MA 01801 · www.terrestrialbio.com

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