Robotics Project Engineer
Summary:
The Robotics Project Engineer will lead and support the delivery of robotics initiatives across multiple international sites, ensuring successful planning, implementation, and execution. This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive automation, efficiency, and compliance within both industrial and regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Execute robotics projects across international sites (Germany, Ireland, Italy, France, Singapore), overseeing planning, delivery, and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business and technical needs.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, site teams, and vendors to resolve challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
- Communicate the value and benefits of robotics solutions, including productivity, efficiency, safety, and compliance improvements.
- Manage vendor relationships for selection, procurement, and performance evaluation, ensuring alignment with regulated industry standards.
- Provide technical leadership throughout project stages—from requirements gathering to deployment and troubleshooting.
- Identify and evaluate future robotics opportunities, contributing to long-term automation strategies.
- Collect feedback from sites to inform global robotics strategy and maintain compliance readiness.
- Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) projects to test and validate emerging technologies across manufacturing, logistics, or laboratory settings.
- Travel as needed within Europe and globally, adapting to varying operational and regulatory environments.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent experience in robotics, mechatronics, automation, or related engineering disciplines.
- Proven experience in robotics deployment within manufacturing, logistics, or laboratory settings.
- Hands-on familiarity with leading robotics platforms (e.g., Kuka, FANUC, ABB, UR, MiR, Otto).
- Experience in regulated industries (Pharma, biotech, medical devices) preferred, with knowledge of GMP, ISO, FDA standards, and validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Strong skills in project documentation, risk assessment, and compliance reporting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities across global teams.
- Flexible, culturally aware, and comfortable working in both regulated and unregulated environments.
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