Business Leader – Team Dedicated Robotic PCB Test System

Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology?

We're looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!

RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards). By joining RoBAT Ltd. you are part of any organization that is

a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. You will have the ability to work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.

This is an opportunity to join a new technology venture within an established engineering organisation.

We are developing the next generation of PCB test equipment designed to transform the way circuit boards are validated in manufacturing. By combining innovative technologies and advanced automation, we aim to deliver a step change in test capability, efficiency, and quality while creating a future significant new business opportunity.

As our Business Leader, you will define the product vision, translate customer requirements into a market-leading solution, and guide development from concept through commercial launch.

If you enjoy creating complex engineering products that solve real customer problems, we'd like to hear from you.

Reporting directly to the GM you will own both the team and product strategy for an innovative tester specifically designed for latest generation PCBs applications.

Working closely with OEMs, CEMs & supported by our existing expertise, you will ensure that the product delivers exceptional technical capability while meeting commercial objectives.

• Define and own the product roadmap.
• Gather and prioritise customer requirements from PCB manufacturers, OEMs/CEMs and test service providers.
• Translate customer needs into detailed product requirements.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering team including:
  • Robotics
  • Electronics
  • High-speed measurement systems
  • Embedded software
  • Machine vision
  • Mechanical design
• Prioritise development activities based on customer value and commercial return.
• Manage product requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Define product positioning and competitive differentiation.
• Analyse competitor products and emerging technologies.
• Support beta programmes and customer evaluations.
• Work with Sales and Marketing on product launch activities.
• Define pricing strategy and long-term product evolution.

You are equally comfortable discussing commercial strategy with customers and technical detail with engineers.

You have experience bringing complex industrial or scientific equipment to market and understand how to balance innovation, technical risk and customer value.

• Experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner for technical products.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation or electronic test equipment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience defining product requirements and roadmaps.
• Commercial awareness and market analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.