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Raydar

Head of Robotics Engineering

Fremont, CA · On-site

$200K - $350K/yr

Our client is building a unified platform for physical AI that combines robotic hardware with a universal operating system, making robots easier to build and deploy for developers and enterprises.

Raydar

Head of Robotics Engineering

Fremont, CA · On-site

$200K - $350K/yr

Our client is building a unified platform for physical AI that combines robotic hardware with a universal operating system, making robots easier to build and deploy for developers and enterprises.

MSD Malaysia

$142K - $224K/yr

Our Company is seeking an Associate Director, Robotics Engineering / Physical AI to lead a portfolio of robotics, autonomous systems, machine vision, and automated material handling initiatives ...

Relogic Research

Robotics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

This Robotic Engineer role will be in direct support of ReLogic's efforts to solve priority problems highly aligned with our national defense strategy. Primary Responsibilities Focus Areas: Missile ...

Relogic Research

Robotics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

This Robotic Engineer role will be in direct support of ReLogic's efforts to solve priority problems highly aligned with our national defense strategy. Primary Responsibilities Focus Areas: Missile ...

ReLogic Research

Robotics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

This Robotic Engineer role will be in direct support of ReLogic's efforts to solve priority problems highly aligned with our national defense strategy. Primary Responsibilities Focus Areas: Missile ...

Merck & Co.

Our Company is seeking an Associate Director, Robotics Engineering / Physical AI to lead a portfolio of robotics, autonomous systems, machine vision, and automated material handling initiatives ...

ReLogic Research

Robotics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

This Robotic Engineer role will be in direct support of ReLogic's efforts to solve priority problems highly aligned with our national defense strategy. Primary Responsibilities Focus Areas: Missile ...

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Associate Director, Robotics Engineering / Physical AI

Rahway, NJ • On-site

Scorpion Therapeutics
51 - 200 employees
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Associate Director, Robotics Engineering / Physical AI — lead a portfolio of robotics, autonomous systems, machine vision, and automated material handling initiatives across manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead robotics and autonomous automation programs from concept through implementation.
  • Define scope, evaluate technologies, and develop practical solutions aligned to business needs.
  • Guide design and deployment of robotics systems and equipment integration.
  • Support simulation studies, proof-of-concept development, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
  • Direct engineering firms, integrators, and vendors to achieve program objectives.
  • Work with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Automation, Tech Ops, and Digital Manufacturing stakeholders.
  • Establish standards, governance, and roadmap priorities for robotics and advanced automation.
  • Coach and develop engineers; support broader adoption of new capabilities.
What We’re Looking For
  • 8+ years’ experience in robotics, automation, manufacturing engineering, biotech, pharma, or related field.
  • Experience leading robotics/autonomous systems projects in regulated or industrial environments.
  • Experience with industrial robotics platforms and integration.
  • Machine vision, AI-enabled automation, or autonomous material handling preferred.
  • Experience applying Deep Learning/Machine Learning models.
  • GMP/regulated manufacturing preferred.
  • Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, and capital project execution.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, change leadership, problem-solving, and engineering judgment.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science required; advanced degree preferred.
Required/Preferred Skills
  • Required skills include: AI, automation systems, capital project management, change management, data analysis, decision making, lean manufacturing, manufacturing scale-up, regulatory compliance, root cause analysis (RCA), strategic thinking, technical transfer.
Travel
  • Up to 50% travel may be required.
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