Associate Director, Robotics Engineering​/Physical AI

Responsibilities:

• 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, deployment, and equipment integration of robotics systems.
• Support simulation studies, proof-of-concept development, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Direct engineering firms, integrators, and vendors to achieve program objectives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Automation, Tech Ops, and Digital Manufacturing; establish standards, governance, and roadmap priorities.
• Coach and develop engineers and support broader adoption of new capabilities.

• 8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, manufacturing engineering, biotech, pharma, or related field.
• Experience leading robotics/autonomous projects in regulated or industrial environments.
• Experience with industrial robotics platforms and integration.
• Experience applying Deep Learning/Machine Learning models.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, and capital project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science; advanced degree preferred.

• Machine vision, AI-enabled automation, or autonomous material handling.
• GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.

• AI, automation systems, capital project management, change management, data analysis, regulatory compliance, root cause analysis (RCA), technical transfer.

Up to 50% travel (domestic/international).

Competitive rewards package and benefits supporting employees and families (medical, dental, vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate/sick days).