Robotics Engineering Project Manager

Pasona N A, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking a Robotics Engineering Project Manager to lead complex robotics product development from concept through production.

You will guide cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing domains while balancing schedules, budgets, and risk. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of technical project management experience in robotics or electromechanical systems, strong communication, and expertise with PLM and tools like Microsoft Project, Jira,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of technical project management experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing robotics, automation, electromechanical, or complex hardware development projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering product development processes involving both hardware and software.
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple robotics and engineering projects throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through production.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, resource plans, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, regulatory, and operations teams.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays, and drive projects toward successful and timely completion.
• Balance technical requirements, project risks, resources, schedules, and business objectives.
• Prepare executive-level project reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements to leadership.
• Present technical and project updates to customers and senior management as needed.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Lead the Future of Robotics & Industrial Automation

A leading global provider of industrial robotics and automation solutions is seeking an experienced Robotics Engineering Project Manager to lead complex robotics product development projects from concept through production.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong project leader who enjoys working at the intersection of robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and customer collaboration. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage technical risks and schedules, and help deliver sophisticated robotic systems that meet demanding performance, quality, and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead multiple robotics and engineering projects throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through production.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, resource plans, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, regulatory, and operations teams.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays, and drive projects toward successful and timely completion.
• Balance technical requirements, project risks, resources, schedules, and business objectives.

Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership

• Serve as a central point of coordination among multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing functions.
• Lead project meetings, design reviews, risk assessments, and project status discussions.
• Identify and remove roadblocks affecting schedules, technical progress, or project quality.
• Facilitate effective decision-making across technical and business stakeholders.
• Negotiate and coordinate with customers and internal teams to align project goals, requirements, and timelines.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level project reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements to leadership.
• Present technical and project updates to customers and senior management as needed.

Component Obsolescence Management

• Lead component obsolescence and replacement projects.
• Collaborate with customers to determine testing and validation requirements.
• Coordinate testing and implementation activities with internal engineering teams.
• Manage project schedules and follow up with customers regarding testing, approvals, and implementation status.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of technical project management experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing robotics, automation, electromechanical, or complex hardware development projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering product development processes involving both hardware and software.
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and engineering change processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor industry.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with robotics products, industrial automation systems, or complex electromechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering risk management methodologies, including FMEA.
• Experience with ERP and PLM platforms such as SAP, Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile PLM, or similar systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically minded project leader who can successfully bridge engineering teams, customers, and business stakeholders.

Candidates with experience in robotics, industrial automation, semiconductor equipment, electromechanical systems, or complex hardware product development are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

If you are passionate about robotics and enjoy leading technically complex projects from development through production, we would love to hear from you.