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Nku

Program Director, Robotic

Highland Heights, KY

Finally, this employee will seek grants to support CINSAM's robotics programming. This includes writing proposals for and managing grants from NASA-KY, which has been the program's biggest funder for ...

K&K Technical

Paint Robotics Technician

Georgetown, KY · On-site

$39 - $43/hr

Program and troubleshoot robotic paint applications including: * Sealer * UBC * Dampening * Primer ... Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently * Strong troubleshooting and problem ...

K&K Technical

Paint Robotics Technician

Georgetown, KY · On-site

$39 - $43/hr

Program and troubleshoot robotic paint applications including: * Sealer * UBC * Dampening * Primer ... Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently * Strong troubleshooting and problem ...

Varsity Tutors

Robotics Tutor

Lexington, KY · Remote

$40/hr

... based programs, and common challenges such as debugging hardware-software integration ... managing team-based design projects. Adapts instruction using hands-on building activities ...

Varsity Tutors

Robotics Tutor

Louisville, KY · Remote

$40/hr

... based programs, and common challenges such as debugging hardware-software integration ... managing team-based design projects. Adapts instruction using hands-on building activities ...

K&K Technical

Paint Digital Engineer

Georgetown, KY · On-site

$35 - $39/hr

This position reports directly to the Digital Engineering Manager. Key Responsibilities * Create offline robot programs for download into robotic production systems * Support Paint Digital ...

Infiltrator Water Technologies

IWT

Winchester, KY

Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management ... Modify and fine-tune robot programs and end-of-arm tooling for part changes and process ...

Altair Engineering

Paint SEIBI Tech

Georgetown, KY · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Off line robot programming. * Use simulation software to create robot programs, perform reach ... Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. * Creative problem solver who thrives ...

spidf

Manufacturing Paint Engineer

Lawrenceburg, KY · On-site

Manager, Engineering (Manufacturing) SUMMARY This is hands-on technical work involving the robotic ... Developing efficient and robust programs using 6 axis paint robots (ABB or Fanuc) to meet customer ...

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What is the difference between Robotics Program Manager vs Robotics Engineer?

AspectRobotics Program ManagerRobotics Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Project Management certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering
Work EnvironmentProject oversight, cross-functional teams, client interactionsDesign, develop, test robotic systems, hands-on technical work
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, manufacturing, research institutionsRobotics firms, automation companies, research labs
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on project management and coordinationFocuses on technical development and engineering design

The Robotics Program Manager primarily oversees robotic projects, coordinating teams and managing timelines, while the Robotics Engineer focuses on designing and developing robotic systems. Both roles require engineering backgrounds, but their daily responsibilities and focus areas differ significantly.

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Program Director, Robotic

Nku

Highland Heights, KY

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position Title:

Program Director, Robotic

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role:

NKU's Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics (CINSAM) seeks a Robotics Program Director (RBD). The RBD will lead all CINSAM's FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics programming and serve as head liaison for NKU's affiliate partnership with the FIRST Robotics organization. In this capacity, the RBD will serve as lead representative of FLL Robotics for all of Kentucky, bringing the interests of all of Kentucky's FLL Challenge (upper elementary-middle grades) and Explore (primary grades) level teams to the international level and bringing FIRST resources, systems, and regulations to all of Kentucky's FLL teams and tournaments (regional and state). The employee will also oversee the Kentucky state FLL Challenge Championship and Explore Festival with the help of one to two other colleagues, whom this person will supervise. Finally, this employee will seek grants to support CINSAM's robotics programming. This includes writing proposals for and managing grants from NASA-KY, which has been the program's biggest funder for several years.
Candidate review will start immediately and the position will be filled as soon as possible.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Direct planning, implementation, and follow up of Kentucky'sFIRSTLEGOLeague Challenge State Championship andFIRSTLEGOLeague Explore Festival.

  • Lead efforts related to NKU's state affiliate partnership with FIRST's international organization, including visiting their annual week-long conference, undergoing other annualFIRSTtrainings, reporting toFIRST, keeping KY teams and regional tournament leaders abreast of annual updates, and representing KY interests at the international level.Supervise up to two colleagues who, with this employee, comprise CINSAM's Robotics team and will support all robotics team activities.

  • Support annual regional qualifying tournaments from across the state with training, guidance, and team allocations.

  • Identify, Develop, and support tournament partner organizations so tournament and festivals have sufficient capacity for all Kentucky Registered teams.

  • Allocate all registeredFLLteams in Kentucky to events and communicate assignments to coaches and tournament partners.

  • Cultivate and manage a network of volunteers with specializedFLLexpertise.

  • Continue (and grow, if possible) NKU's track record of grant funding forFLL, especially fromNASA-KY, by writing proposals, implementing grant activities, reporting to funders, and maintaining strong relationships with funders

  • Manage and maintain records related toFLLprograms atNKUand across Kentucky, adhering toNKUandFIRSTstandards.

  • Recruit and provide trainings forFLLcoaches across the Commonwealth of Kentucky

  • Lead summer camps related toFLLrobotics throughCINSAM

  • Be a voice for theFLLteams and interests by serving on the KentuckyFIRSTRobotics board of trustees.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Two years teaching children or adults in a traditional or informal setting.

  • Two years of experience inFIRSTrobotics programming

  • FIRSTrobotics tournament experience

  • Facility with Microsoft Office 365 Apps or ability to learn Microsoft applications, especially Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel (with lookup functions), Forms, and Planner

  • Experience with or ability to learnFIRST-specific platforms

  • Experience with YouTube Studio is preferred

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