Senior Manager Automation & Robotics

Senior Manager - Robotics & Automation

FUNCTIONAL AREAS: Robotic Welding & Handling Systems, PLC & Motion Control, Product Automation Development, Assembly Automation, Process Optimization, Vendor & Project Management, Digital Factory Enablement, Team Leadership & Training

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead robotic welding, handling, assembly, and automation systems across all plants; ensure uptime, consistency, and cycle-time optimization.
  
• Drive automation for production, assembly lines, and material handling systems such as conveyors, lifters, manipulators, and robotic pick-and-place units.
  
• Develop and execute the automation roadmap focused on productivity improvement, cost reduction, and process standardization.
  
• Design and implement robotic cells, assembly fixtures, jigs, manipulators, and end-of-line automation solutions.
  
• Improve production flow through layout optimization, takt-time analysis, and elimination of bottlenecks.
  
• Guide PLC logic changes, sensor troubleshooting, servo motion tuning, and HMI enhancements for smooth production operations.
  
• Manage vendors for automation, robotic cells, assembly systems, and material handling equipment; oversee BOQ, installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT.
  
• Support digital factory initiatives such as dashboards, machine monitoring, OEE tracking, and automated traceability.
  
• Train production, assembly, and maintenance teams in robotics operation, troubleshooting, and safety.
  
• Ensure CE/ISO safety compliance across robotic, assembly, and material handling automation.