Robotics Automation Project Lead

Doosan Robotics Inc.; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Doosan Robotics X ONExia in Malvern, PA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead robotic automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will coordinate engineering, operations, vendors, and clients to ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery.

You will develop detailed plans, manage risks and budgets, oversee FAT/SAT, and report milestones to leadership. The role requires 5+ years in automation, strong communication, and PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in industrial automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage complex multi-disciplinary technical projects from concept through commissioning.
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Celoxis).
• Knowledge of robotic systems, PLCs, and system integration concepts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle for robotic automation deployments — from requirements gathering and scoping through commissioning, validation, and handoff to operations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and budgets; proactively identify and mitigate schedule and cost risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers, as well as procurement and quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and vendors during project execution, facilitating clear communication and managing expectations.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities, ensuring systems meet functional and safety specifications.
• Track KPIs and project milestones; provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage change orders, scope changes, and contract obligations in collaboration with sales and legal.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and feeding them into process and methodology improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ANSI/RIA R15.06) and quality standards throughout project execution.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Celoxis

Job description

Doosan Robotics X ONExia in Malvern, PA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead robotic automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will coordinate engineering, operations, vendors, and clients to ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery.

You will develop detailed plans, manage risks and budgets, oversee FAT/SAT, and report milestones to leadership. The role requires 5+ years in automation, strong communication, and PMP preferred.