Advanced Robotic Systems Lead

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Auburn Hills, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Lead strategy and execution for next-generation industrial robotics programs, from concept and simulation to industrial deployment. Ensure safety and regulatory compliance, drive performance improvements via KPIs, integrate robotics with IT/OT, build and mentor multidisciplinary teams, and enable Industry 5.0 capabilities such as AI-enabled perception, cobotics, and digital twins.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Mission 

The Advanced Robotic Systems Lead drives the strategic development and deployment of nextgeneration robotic technologies—such as humanoids, intelligent AMRs, and multi-mobile robotic ecosystems—to enhance operational excellence, product quality, and workplace safety across industrial environments. The role ensures that robotics becomes a competitive advantage, accelerating the company’s transition toward Industry 5.0. 

Core Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Technology Vision & Roadmap 
    Define and steer the company’s robotics innovation strategy, identifying disruptive solutions (AI-enabled robotics, advanced vision systems, intelligent sensing) and translating them into scalable industrial applications. 
  • End-to-End Program Leadership 
    Oversee the full lifecycle of advanced robotics initiatives—from concept and simulation to industrial deployment—ensuring alignment with business priorities and maximizing ROI. 
  • Operational Performance & Productivity 
    Guarantee performance excellence of robotic systems, leveraging KPI-driven governance (efficiency, cycle time, system uptime) to improve throughput and reduce operational losses. 
  • Regulatory Compliance & Safety Governance 
    Ensure all robotic applications comply with international safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, Machinery Directive), establishing a robust riskmanagement and safety framework. 
  • High-Performing Team Leadership 
    Build, mentor, and empower a multidisciplinary technical organization (robotics engineers, automation experts, PLC/robot programmers), fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 
  • Digital Integration & Industry 5.0 Enablement 
    Guide the convergence of robotics with enterprise IT/OT architectures, enabling data-driven operations, autonomous decision-making, and collaborative human-robot work environments. 

Executive Competencies:

  • Strategic Foresight: Ability to detect emerging trends in robotics and translate them into competitive advantage. 
  • Innovation Leadership: Proven track record in introducing frontier technologies into complex industrial settings. 
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Skilled in aligning engineering, operations, IT, and safety organizations toward shared transformation goals. 
  • Decision-Making Under Complexity: Comfortable managing high-impact, multi-site, technology-intensive programs. 
  • Change Management: Ability to lead organizational transformation linked to automation and advanced robotics adoption. 
Preferred Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing systems (automotive or industrial environment preferred)
  • Experience leading a team and managing direct employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
  • Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and plant operations
  • Experience in:
    • Vision systems and perception (AI/ML applied to robotics)
    • Human-robot collaboration (cobotics)
    • Experience with robot simulation, digital twins, or virtual commissioning tools

Key Skills:

  • Strong ability to translate innovation into deployable industrial solutions
  • Expertise in end-to-end project lifecycle (concept → pilot → industrialization → deployment)
  • Leadership & stakeholder management across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
  • Advanced analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Agile mindset with experience in fast-paced innovation environments
  • Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 10218 / ISO 13849 / ISO 26262)
  • Fluent English

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
  • Minimum 8 years experience in robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing systems
  • Experience leading a team and managing direct employees
  • Familiarity with Functional Safety and standards (ISO 10218, ISO 13849, ISO 26262)
  • Fluent English
  • Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
  • Experience with vision systems and perception (AI/ML applied to robotics)
  • Experience with human-robot collaboration (cobotics)
  • Experience with robot simulation, digital twins, or virtual commissioning tools
  • Master's or PhD in Robotics, Automation, AI, or related field

Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
  • Affordable Benefits UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
  • Retirement Support Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.

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