Grady Habicht

I'm a Biomechanical Engineer turned lab automation specialist, bridging hardware and software to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.

After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2022, I started my career in a field I did not know existed! Since then, I've really grown to love Lab Automation. I feel like I can directly impact the future of human health by deploying and servicing systems critical to drug discovery, research, and patient care. In my role at Celltrio, I have grown to be an incredibly capable and confident automation support engineer. I have learned complex hardware and electrical troubleshooting with limited or nonexistant documentation, identified and repaired urgent customer issues remotely and in person, developed applications that translated bench scientist needs into automated processes.

My background in biomechanics gives me a unique perspective, understanding both the biology and chemsitry of the science, as well as the engineering that goes into successful integrations. Since taking a mechatronics class my senior year in college, I've always gravitated towards the intersection of mechanical systems and software. Now, I develop and work on automation in my personal life just for fun! I hope to eventually get my masters in a Robotics or Mechatronics related discipline.

Outside of work, I can be found tinkering with broken cars or motorcycles (I have a facebook marketplace problem...), lifting, running, or working on small projects to show my friends the cool stuff I can do! My latest project has been a Staubli TX60L I bought with no confirmation it was running on eBay for pennies on the dollar. I've now taught myself how to write Val3 and as a project I made it draw logos and freehand art to the whiteboard behind my desk.