Robotics & Logistics Technical Lead

• Lead the end-to-end technical strategy and architecture for robotics and ASRS systems across the program
• Define system architectures, interface standards, and performance/reliability targets
• Oversee system integration across PLC/HMI, robotics controllers, safety systems, and WMS/WES/WCS platforms
• Establish and manage interface control, including data flows, state models, and exception handling
• Drive technical governance through design reviews, architecture alignment, and readiness gates
• Ensure traceability from requirements through testing, validation, and acceptance
• Lead commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, integrated testing, cutover, and hypercare
• Monitor and drive achievement of KPIs such as throughput, accuracy, uptime, and recovery
• Act as primary technical authority for OEMs and system integrators; review designs, manage changes, and ensure deliverables
• Support vendor selection, scope definition, and technical trade-off decisions impacting cost and schedule
• Own functional safety strategy, including risk assessments, safeguarding, and system validation
• Ensure compliance with EHS, safety standards, and operational readiness requirements
• Lead technical planning, resource forecasting, and risk management across multiple workstreams
• Develop and implement engineering standards, templates, and documentation practices
• Ensure effective handover to operations, including training, troubleshooting guides, and sustainment strategies
  Mentor engineering teams and drive standardization and continuous improvement across sites

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer) or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, including robotics and/or ASRS systems
• Strong experience in system architecture, integration, and commissioning of complex automation systems
• Expert troubleshooting skills across electrical, controls, software, and mechanical domains
• Experience managing multi-vendor automation projects (OEMs, integrators, software providers)
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, etc.)
• Experience with OT/IT integration, industrial networking, and system interoperability
• Proven ability to deliver measurable performance outcomes (throughput, uptime, accuracy)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience in large-scale warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing automation environments
• Advanced knowledge of robotics/ASRS ecosystems (conveyance, sortation, AMRs/AGVs, pallet handling, vision systems)
• Strong background in functional safety and compliance (risk assessments, safeguarding, validation)
• Experience with system integration platforms (WMS, WES, WCS, SCADA, EMS)
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity, network segmentation, and system reliability practices

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