Robotics Engineering Leader — Automation & AMR Systems

Roboticsconnected

United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Universal Logistics is seeking a Robotics Engineering Manager to lead the engineering organization responsible for advanced automation across operations and customer facilities. The role includes managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and roadmaps to deliver industrial and collaborative robotics, AMRs, AGVs, AS/RS, and vision systems.

You will interface with customers, set priorities, and drive programs from concept through production launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and safe

Qualifications

Experience leading engineers, technical teams, or cross-functional automation programs.
Strong customer-facing communication and program management skills.
Knowledge of robotics systems, controls, safety, and integration with IT/OT.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale multidisciplinary engineering teams for warehouse robotics and automation systems.
Develop automation roadmaps, translate needs into executable concepts, and manage budgets and scope.
Oversee project portfolio from RFQs/SOWs to installation, ramp-up, and handoff to operations.
Ensure safety, quality, throughput, and reliability targets are met across programs.
Establish engineering standards, design practices, and lessons learned for reuse across customers.