Robotics & Automation Engineering Lead

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Robotics Engineering Manager to lead the engineering organization responsible for developing and delivering advanced automation systems across Universal Logistics operations and customer facilities.

You will build and scale a high-performing engineering team, develop customer solutions, manage budgets, establish standards, and ensure programs are delivered safely, on time, and to defined performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, industrial, mechatronics, robotics, automation engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years in robotics, automation, manufacturing engineering, controls, or related fields, including delivery of complex automation projects.
• 3+ years leading engineers or cross-functional automation programs and managing budgets and schedules.
• Strong customer-facing communication and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build, and scale a multidisciplinary engineering team for warehouse robotics and industrial automation systems.
• Recruit, coach, and retain engineers; set objectives and drive ownership.
• Serve as senior technical and customer interface; develop automation roadmaps and align scope, performance, and schedule.
• Own project portfolio from RFQs/SOWs through installation, commissioning, and ramp-up.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and change control; drive ROI and program performance.
• Provide technical governance across robotics, AMR/AGV, ASRS, vision, controls, safety, and IT/OT integration.
• Plan capacity and allocate resources across programs while balancing execution and capability growth.
• Manage system integrators and suppliers; evaluate proposals and resolve escalations.
• Lead launch support and ensure safety, quality, and throughput targets are met before handoff.
• Establish engineering standards and scale solutions across Universal's customer portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Robotics

Project management

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics/automation

Job description

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Robotics Engineering Manager to lead the engineering organization responsible for developing and delivering advanced automation systems across Universal Logistics operations and customer facilities.

You will build and scale a high-performing engineering team, develop customer solutions, manage budgets, establish standards, and ensure programs are delivered safely, on time, and to defined performance requirements.