Head of Physical AI & Robotics

Tata Electronics; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to lead in cutting-edge technology

Impact on shaping the future of the industry

Job summary

A global electronics manufacturer is seeking a visionary leader to drive advancements in Physical AI and robotics. This role involves shaping the strategic roadmap for innovative autonomous systems in semiconductor manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience leading engineering teams, a strong background in robotics integration, and an advanced degree in a relevant field. Join us to influence cutting-edge automation strategies and play a pivotal role in the evolution of the industry.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in robotics strategy and leading engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in robotics hardware and software.
• Demonstrated ability in intelligent automation and Physical AI.
• Advanced degree in Robotics, AI, Mechatronics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Physical AI.
• Lead teams across robotics, AI, and automation domains.
• Drive innovation in intelligent automation.
• Build and manage a partner ecosystem.
• Oversee robotics solution design and deployment.

Skills

Advanced robotics

AI integration

Cross-functional leadership

Complex system integration

Partner ecosystem

Education

Advanced degree in Robotics, AI, Mechatronics or related field

Job description

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, Tata Electronics currently employs over 65,000 people.

Role Overview

Lead the future of Physical AI and intelligent robotics at Tata Electronics. We are seeking a visionary leader to architect and scale our robotics and Physical AI partner ecosystem, while driving the development of advanced robotics applications for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Solutions will span AMRs, Cobots, Quadrupeds, and Humanoids, integration with LLMs and agentic AI frameworks where required by manufacturing use cases.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Physical AI and intelligent robotics in alignment with Tata Electronics’ long‑term vision.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across robotics, AI, and automation domains.
• Drive innovation in intelligent automation across semiconductor and electronics manufacturing environments.
• Build and manage a partner ecosystem, collaborating closely with technology partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee end‑to‑end robotics solution design, integration, deployment, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Profile

• Proven track record in advanced robotics, AI, and the convergence of physical and agentic AI for autonomous systems in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
• 15+ years of experience shaping robotics strategy and leading high‑performing, cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in robotics hardware, software, and complex system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to push boundaries in intelligent automation and Physical AI applications.
• Advanced degree in Robotics, AI, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the convergence of physical robotics and agentic AI—a defining frontier.
• Play a pivotal role in a fast‑growing organization shaping the future of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
• Influence cutting‑edge automation strategy at scale within the Tata Group.