Technical Product Manager – Robotics Solutions

About the role

The Technical Product Manager – Robotics Solutions is responsible for defining the product strategy, operational workflows, and technical requirements for Patterson-UTI's robotic drilling solutions. This role combines product management with technical solution development, serving as the primary link between drilling operations, engineering, customers, and technology partners.

Responsibilities

The Technical Product Manager identifies operational challenges, develops automation concepts, evaluates available technologies, and translates business and operational objectives into actionable engineering requirements. Working closely with Operations, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, Technical Services, HSE, customers, equipment vendors, and robotics suppliers, this role develops automated drilling workflows, identifies equipment and process limitations, evaluates solution alternatives, and defines the requirements necessary to successfully integrate robotic systems into Patterson-UTI's drilling fleet.

Requirements

• Ability to independently manage multiple technical projects while working across several cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations, drilling equipment, and drilling workflows.
• Ability to translate operational challenges into practical product and engineering requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical alternatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with operations personnel, engineering teams, customers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in drilling operations, drilling automation, controls engineering, product development, or related technical field.
• 3+ years leading multidisciplinary product development or technical projects.
• Strong understanding of drilling rig equipment and drilling operations.
• Experience developing Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), functional specifications, workflow diagrams, and technical requirements.

Skills

• Experience with drilling rig automation systems.
• Experience with robotic systems and industrial automation technologies.
• Experience evaluating robotics, sensing, tooling, instrumentation, or industrial control solutions.
• Experience working with robotics suppliers, equipment OEMs, and technology partners.
• Strong understanding of drilling workflows including drilling connections, tripping operations, pipe handling, and tubular handling.

Benefits

Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law.