Senior Leader, Robotics & Physical AI Automation

MSD Malaysia; Rahway, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Company seeks an Associate Director of Robotics Engineering / Physical AI to lead initiatives across robotics, autonomous systems, machine vision, and automated material handling in manufacturing. The role spans concept to startup, steering multiple programs with external partners and suppliers.

The candidate will bring deep technical depth and change leadership, guiding programs across GMP/regulatory environments and collaborating with Digital Manufacturing and Operations to deliver

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, manufacturing engineering, biotech, pharma, or related field.
• Experience leading robotics projects in regulated environments.
• Experience with industrial robotics platforms and integration.
• Experience with machine vision or AI-enabled automation.
• Experience applying Deep Learning / Machine Learning models.
• Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of robotics programs from concept through implementation.
• Define scope, evaluate technologies, and develop practical solutions.
• Guide design and deployment of robotics systems and equipment integration.
• Support simulation studies, proof-of-concept development, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Direct engineering firms, integrators, and vendors to achieve program objectives.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Automation, Tech Ops and Digital Manufacturing division stakeholders.
• Help establish standards, governance, and roadmap priorities for robotics and advanced automation.
• Coach and develop engineers and support broader adoption of new capabilities.

Skills

Robotics experience

Automation systems

Industrial environments

Machine vision

Deep learning

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Our Company seeks an Associate Director of Robotics Engineering / Physical AI to lead initiatives across robotics, autonomous systems, machine vision, and automated material handling in manufacturing. The role spans concept to startup, steering multiple programs with external partners and suppliers.

The candidate will bring deep technical depth and change leadership, guiding programs across GMP/regulatory environments and collaborating with Digital Manufacturing and Operations to deliver