Advanced Robotic Systems Lead

About the Role

The Advanced Robotic Systems Lead drives the strategic development and deployment of next-generation robotic technologies—such as humanoids, intelligent AMRs, and multi-mobile robotic ecosystems—to enhance operational excellence, product quality, and workplace safety across industrial environments. The role ensures that robotics becomes a competitive advantage, accelerating the company’s transition toward Industry 5.0.

Responsibilities

• Technology Vision & Roadmap: Define and steer the company’s robotics innovation strategy, identifying disruptive solutions (AI-enabled robotics, advanced vision systems, intelligent sensing) and translating them into scalable industrial applications.
• End-to-End Program Leadership: Oversee the full lifecycle of advanced robotics initiatives—from concept and simulation to industrial deployment—ensuring alignment with business priorities and maximizing ROI.
• Operational Performance & Productivity: Guarantee performance excellence of robotic systems, leveraging KPI-driven governance (efficiency, cycle time, system uptime) to improve throughput and reduce operational losses.
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety Governance: Ensure all robotic applications comply with international safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, Machinery Directive), establishing a robust risk-management and safety framework.
• High-Performing Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and empower a multidisciplinary technical organization (robotics engineers, automation experts, PLC/robot programmers), fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Digital Integration & Industry 5.0 Enablement: Guide the convergence of robotics with enterprise IT/OT architectures, enabling data-driven operations, autonomous decision-making, and collaborative human-robot work environments.

Executive Competencies

• Strategic Foresight: Ability to detect emerging trends in robotics and translate them into competitive advantage.
• Innovation Leadership: Proven track record in introducing frontier technologies into complex industrial settings.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Skilled in aligning engineering, operations, IT, and safety organizations toward shared transformation goals.
• Decision-Making Under Complexity: Comfortable managing high-impact, multi-site, technology-intensive programs.
• Change Management: Ability to lead organizational transformation linked to automation and advanced robotics adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing systems (automotive or industrial environment preferred).
• Experience leading a team and managing direct employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and plant operations.
• Experience in:
  • Vision systems and perception (AI/ML applied to robotics).
  • Human-robot collaboration (cobotics).
  • Robot simulation, digital twins, or virtual commissioning tools.

Skills

• Strong ability to translate innovation into deployable industrial solutions.
• Expertise in end-to-end project lifecycle (concept → pilot → industrialization → deployment).
• Leadership & stakeholder management across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Advanced analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Agile mindset with experience in fast-paced innovation environments.
• Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 10218 / ISO 13849 / ISO 26262).
• Fluent English.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • 17+ paid holidays, including a year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day.
  • Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans:
  • Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions.
  • Employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back:
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan refinancing programs.
  • 18 paid volunteer hours annually to support community initiatives.