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Associate Director, Robotics Engineering / Physical AI

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point💼 Full-time💰 $142,400–$142,400🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead a portfolio of robotics, autonomous systems, machine vision, and automated material handling initiatives to improve operational performance in manufacturing.

Role type

Associate Director, Robotics Engineering / Physical AI

Builds

Equipment-based automation and physical AI solutions for manufacturing operations

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation / Physical AI

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Robotics systems leadership, Autonomous systems project management, Industrial robotics integration, Machine vision, Deep Learning / Machine Learning models, Commissioning and validation, Capital project execution, Change leadership

Preferred skills

Machine vision, AI-enabled automation, Autonomous material handling, GMP/regulated manufacturing environments

Technologies

Industrial robotics platforms, Deep Learning frameworks, Machine Learning models

Responsibilities

Lead robotics and autonomous automation programs from concept through implementation, Define scope and evaluate technologies for practical solutions, Guide design and deployment of robotics systems, Direct engineering firms and vendors, Establish standards and roadmap priorities for advanced automation, Coach and develop engineering teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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