Robotics Programs Lead: From Development to Production

Proper Voltage; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Flexible PTO with a generous holiday

Hybrid-friendly schedule

Job summary

Proper Voltage is seeking a Head of Programs for Robotics to serve as the operational engine behind our robotics initiatives. You will build and drive execution plans that bring hardware, software, and manufacturing workstreams together, ensuring the organization moves with clarity and purpose from development through production.

You will shape our product roadmap in partnership with engineering and leadership, identify coming needs, and help allocate resources to align with future programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex electromechanical products through to volume production.
• Ability to operate with high ambiguity and drive programs to results.
• 7+ years in technical program management, systems, or new product introduction.
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Duro or Arena; strong documentation and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the execution plan for robotics programs, owning timelines and critical path.
• Ensure hardware, software, test, operations, and leadership stay aligned from development to production.
• Communicate scope, status, risks, and decisions across the organization and executive team.
• Identify risks and manage mitigation strategies with documented decisions.
• Partner with Product and Programs to refine internal processes and tools for scaling future work.
• Model leadership behaviors that foster collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Duro

Arena

Job description

Proper Voltage is seeking a Head of Programs for Robotics to serve as the operational engine behind our robotics initiatives. You will build and drive execution plans that bring hardware, software, and manufacturing workstreams together, ensuring the organization moves with clarity and purpose from development through production.

You will shape our product roadmap in partnership with engineering and leadership, identify coming needs, and help allocate resources to align with future programs.