Vice President of Automation & Robotics Engineering Remote (anywhere in United States)

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Automation and Robotics Engineering to lead the execution of an intelligent, automated device lifecycle vision. This role is pivotal in owning the automation, robotics, and applied-AI roadmap across the global production network, with a focus on integrating AI and robotics into a closed loop for individual units. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and growing the automation engineering team, ensuring end-to-end technical accountability for all automation solutions, and standing up automation capability at new production facilities. Key responsibilities include owning vendor contracts, technical escalations, and partnering with various teams to maximize the impact of automation on the production process. Candidates for this role should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in automation, robotics, or process engineering leadership, with a proven track record in multi-site or global manufacturing automation programs. The role requires hands-on experience in high-volume operational environments, as well as expertise in industrial automation controls, computer vision, predictive maintenance, and robotic process control. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial and business-case acumen, cross-site leadership skills, and the ability to influence and align with stakeholders at all levels. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required, or equivalent practical experience.

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