Mech-Mind Robotics is a global leader in 3D vision and AI-powered robotics. Our industrial 3D cameras, vision software, and turnkey solutions help manufacturers, logistics providers, and system integrators automate tasks like bin picking, depalletizing, assembly guidance, and quality inspection. Our customers include leading automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and factory automation partners across North and South America.
The Role
We're looking for a Marketing Specialist to grow Mech-Mind's brand presence across North America. You'll own our trade show program from start to finish, build our voice on LinkedIn, and work closely with marketing teams at our strategic customers and partners on joint campaigns. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes running events, writing content, and building relationships, and who wants to learn the industrial automation space.
This position is based full-time in our Lisle, Illinois office.
Key Responsibilities
Trade Shows and Exhibitions
- Research and identify trade show, conference, and exhibition opportunities across North America in robotics, automation, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and related industries (for example Automate, IMTS, ProMat, MODEX, FABTECH, and regional or vertical-specific events)
- Evaluate each event's potential return, recommend which ones to attend, and build and maintain an annual event calendar and budget
- Manage logistics for each show from start to finish: booth registration, booth design and build, shipping of equipment and demo cells, travel, staffing schedules, and vendor coordination
- Work with sales, applications engineering, and product teams to plan booth demos, messaging, and collateral
- Run pre-show promotion and post-show follow-up, including lead capture, lead handoff to sales, and reporting on results
- Track event spend and results, and recommend improvements for future shows
Content Creation and Social Media
- Own Mech-Mind's North America LinkedIn presence: plan, write, and publish regular content that builds brand awareness and supports the sales pipeline
- Create engaging content, including posts, short videos, customer success stories, application highlights, event recaps, and product announcements
- Work with engineers and sales staff to turn technical applications and customer deployments into clear, compelling stories
- Help sales leaders and team members build their own LinkedIn presence and share company content
- Monitor engagement and performance metrics, report on results, and adjust strategy based on what works
- Help develop marketing collateral such as brochures, case studies, presentations, and website content as needed
Strategic Partner and Customer Marketing
- Build strong working relationships with marketing counterparts at our strategic customers, system integrators, and channel partners
- Plan and run co-marketing work such as joint case studies, press releases, webinars, shared booth space, and social campaigns
- Coordinate approvals and brand guidelines with partner marketing teams
- Find new ways to raise Mech-Mind's visibility through partner channels and events
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional marketing experience
- At least 3 years of marketing experience, preferably in B2B, technology, or industrial markets
- Proven experience planning and running trade shows, exhibitions, or large events
- Strong writing and content creation skills, with a portfolio of social media or marketing content you've produced
- Hands-on experience managing a company LinkedIn page and growing engagement
- Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple events and deadlines at once
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort building relationships with external partners
- Ability to work on-site in Lisle, Illinois every day
- Willingness to travel for trade shows and events (estimated 15–25%)
Preferred
- Experience marketing in robotics, industrial automation, manufacturing, automotive, or other technical B2B industries
- Familiarity with marketing tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Canva, or the Adobe Creative Suite
- Basic photo and video editing skills
- Experience with co-marketing or channel partner marketing programs
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, Portuguese, or Mandarin is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- The chance to build a marketing program at a fast-growing global robotics company
- Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge 3D vision and AI technology