Associate Director, Robotics Engineering​/Physical AI

Job Description

Our Company is seeking an Associate Director, Robotics Engineering / Physical AI to lead a portfolio of robotics, autonomous systems, machine vision, and automated material handling initiatives across our manufacturing operations.

• Lead a portfolio of robotics and autonomous automation programs from concept through implementation.
• Define scope, evaluate technologies, and develop practical solutions aligned to business needs.
• Guide design and deployment of robotics systems and equipment integration.
• Support simulation studies, proof-of-concept development, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Direct engineering firms, integrators, and vendors to achieve program objectives.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Automation, Tech Ops and Digital Manufacturing division stakeholders.
• Help establish standards, governance, and roadmap priorities for robotics and advanced automation.
• Coach and develop engineers and support broader adoption of new capabilities.

• 8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, manufacturing engineering, biotech, pharma, or a related field.
• Experience leading robotics or autonomous systems projects in regulated or industrial environments.
• Experience with industrial robotics platforms and integration.
• Experience with machine vision, AI-enabled automation, or autonomous material handling preferred.
• Experience applying Deep Learning / Machine Learning models.
• Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, and capital project execution.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead change across functions and influence stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related science field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

• Lead a meaningful portfolio of advanced automation and robotics programs
• Help shape the future of physical AI and autonomous platform implementation at scale
• Work across multiple sites and business areas in a collaborative, high-performing organization
• Build solutions that have direct impact on manufacturing and supply chain performance
• Our Company offers a competitive rewards package and benefits designed to support employees and their families

• Up to 50% travel may be required, including domestic and international travel, depending on project needs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Automation Systems, Capital Project Management, Change Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Drug Product Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Strategic Thinking, Technical Transfer

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