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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 ...

Varsity Tutors

Robotics Tutor

Lexington, KY · Remote

$18 - $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 ...

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Robotics Tutor

Louisville, KY · Remote

$18 - $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 ...

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Mold Setter

Lexington, KY · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Load processing and robot programs, water tools, and set up thermolators, hot runners, and valve ... Ensures proper care of all equipment especially the managing and proper cleaning of any water and ...

Metalsa

Welding Engineer

Elizabethtown, KY

$32.75 - $45.25/hr

Provide technical support for robotic programs on assembly processes. * Facilitate the analysis of ... Management of financial resources of the welding equipment and attention to the needs of technical ...

Metalsa

Welding Engineer

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

$32.75 - $45.25/hr

Provide technical support for robotic programs on assembly processes. * Facilitate the analysis of ... Management of financial resources of the welding equipment and attention to the needs of technical ...

DaVita

$41.50 - $55/hr

... program's long-term roadmap. The role focuses on hands-on execution and delivering measurable ... Demonstrated ability to manage organizational change and facilitate the adoption of modern ...

TSMG

Senior Teleoperations Lead

Louisville, KY

... managing teams in robotics, autonomous systems, technical operations, control room environments, fleet operations, or other mission-critical programs. This position offers the opportunity to play a ...

TSMG

Senior Teleoperations Lead

Louisville, KY · On-site

... managing teams in robotics, autonomous systems, technical operations, control room environments, fleet operations, or other mission-critical programs. This position offers the opportunity to play a ...

Daifuku

ILUS - Project Manager

Erlanger, KY

Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS ... Allow us to invest in you and join our Tuition Reimbursement Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled ...

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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

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

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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's FIRST LEGO League Challenge State Championship and FIRST LEGO League 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 annual FIRST trainings, reporting to FIRST, 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 registered FLL teams in Kentucky to events and communicate assignments to coaches and tournament partners.
  • Cultivate and manage a network of volunteers with specialized FLL expertise.
  • Continue (and grow, if possible) NKU's track record of grant funding for FLL, especially from NASA-KY, by writing proposals, implementing grant activities, reporting to funders, and maintaining strong relationships with funders
  • Manage and maintain records related to FLL programs at NKU and across Kentucky, adhering to NKU and FIRST standards.
  • Recruit and provide trainings for FLL coaches across the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Lead summer camps related to FLL robotics through CINSAM
  • Be a voice for the FLL teams and interests by serving on the Kentucky FIRST Robotics board of trustees.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two years teaching children or adults in a traditional or informal setting.
  • Two years of experience in FIRST robotics programming
  • FIRST robotics 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 learn FIRST-specific platforms
  • Experience with YouTube Studio is preferred

Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
References
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