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Robotics & Automation Engineer

DurhamFull-time$109k2026-09-15 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Site SME for robotics innovation, driving transformative solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and compliance across manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and support operations.

Role type

Senior IC robotics & automation strategy lead

Builds

Robotics, machine vision, digital twins, and autonomous systems for operational excellence

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing (GMP/GxP) + Industry 4.0

Required skills

robotics strategy, automation roadmap planning, technology assessment, business case development, machine vision, digital twins, autonomous systems, GMP/GxP compliance, vendor management

Preferred skills

cross-functional stakeholder influence, digital transformation leadership

Technologies

robotics, machine vision, digital twins, autonomous systems

Responsibilities

Own and evolve site robotics strategy and multi-year automation roadmap; Identify and prioritize robotics opportunities across operations; Lead technology assessments, POCs, pilot programs, and implementation planning; Develop business cases demonstrating operational and financial benefits; Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and IT/OT teams; Ensure solutions meet GMP, GxP, validation, cybersecurity, and FDA compliance requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight