Mission
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.
Core Leadership Responsibilities:
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.
Oversee the full lifecycle of advanced robotics initiatives-from concept and simulation to industrial deployment-ensuring alignment with business priorities and maximizing ROI.
Guarantee performance excellence of robotic systems, leveraging KPI-driven governance (efficiency, cycle time, system uptime) to improve throughput and reduce operational losses.
Ensure all robotic applications comply with international safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, Machinery Directive), establishing a robust risk‑management and safety framework.
Build, mentor, and empower a multidisciplinary technical organization (robotics engineers, automation experts, PLC/robot programmers), fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
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)
Experience with robot simulation, digital twins, or virtual commissioning tools
Key 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