Industrial Engineer

Responsibilities

• Re-architect end-to-end biological workflows by deconstructing manual laboratory processes into core unit operations
• Design, build, and commission automated and semi-automated biological production platforms
• Integrate robotics, liquid handling, incubation, sensing, imaging, and sample tracking into cohesive systems
• Partner with biology and R&D teams to adapt assays for throughput, robustness, and automation compatibility
• Define performance targets for throughput, yield, turnaround time, and system reliability
• Drive operational excellence through Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), 5S, Lean Six Sigma, and Kaizen events
• Develop SOPs, process documentation, and training materials for production scale-up

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience building and scaling automated or semi-automated production systems
• Experience translating manual laboratory workflows into integrated, high-throughput systems
• Strong background in process flow, system architecture, and throughput modeling
• Hands-on experience with equipment integration and system commissioning
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent
• Experience leading operational excellence initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tissue culture, gene editing, assay development, genotyping, or DNA extraction
• Familiarity with lab automation, robotics, liquid handling, imaging, and sensor-driven systems
• Experience operating in contamination-controlled or regulated lab environments
• Track record of building first-of-kind or non-standard biological production systems

About the Company

Ohalo aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population.