Director, Engineering - Robotics & Automation
Shape the Next Generation of Pharmacy Robotics
Omnicell is seeking a senior technical leader to define and deliver the future of our Robotics & Automation portfolio. This is a Chief Engineer-style role responsible for driving innovation across next-generation pharmacy automation platforms, transforming ideas into scalable products that improve medication management and patient care.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to align teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver complex hardware-software systems from concept through commercialization.
What You'll Own
Technical Leadership & Direction
- Serve as the technical authority for Omnicell's Robotics & Automation portfolio
- Define technical strategy, architecture, and engineering direction across multiple programs
- Guide critical design decisions, resolve complex technical challenges, and drive execution excellence
- Partner closely with Product Management to translate market needs into technical solutions
Product Development from Concept to Scale
- Lead development of next-generation robotics and automation platforms
- Drive innovation from early concept development through design, verification, launch, and deployment
- Balance new product innovation with ongoing product enhancements and reliability improvements • Ensure solutions deliver performance, scalability, quality, and customer value
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Build alignment across engineering, product, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and service teams
- Influence through technical credibility and sound judgment rather than organizational authority
- Communicate complex technical concepts to both engineers and executive leaders
- Lead effectively in a highly matrixed environment
What We're Looking For
A leader who brings:
- Deep expertise developing complex robotics, automation, mechatronics, or electromechanical systems
- Proven experience leading products from concept through commercialization and scale
- Strong technical judgment with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs, identify risks, and guide architecture decisions
- Credibility earned through hands-on engineering experience • Success leading multidisciplinary teams in matrixed organizations
- Strong collaboration and executive communication skills
Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Robotics
- Industrial automation
- Motion control systems
- Advanced manufacturing equipment
- Precision machinery
- Complex hardware-software platforms
- Mechatronics
Why This Role Matters
Omnicell is entering a new phase of innovation. While today's portfolio includes industry-leading automation solutions, the opportunity ahead is to create the next generation of robotics platforms that redefine pharmacy and medication management.
This is a rare opportunity to shape product strategy, influence technical direction, and leave a lasting mark on a market poised for significant innovation. A successful leader will help define what pharmacy automation looks like for the next decade.
The Ideal Candidate
A technical leader who has built complex automation systems, can establish clear engineering direction, knows how to scale products from concept to commercialization, and thrives by bringing people together to solve difficult problems. Technical depth opens the door. Leadership, influence, and execution drive success.
- As Passionate Transformers, we find a better way to innovate relentlessly.
- Being Mission Driven, we consistently deliver on our promises.
- Our Entrepreneurial spirit makes the most of EVERY opportunity for innovation.
- Understanding that Relationships Matter creates synergies that yield the greatest benefits for all.
- Intellectually Curious, eager to think deeper to learn and improve.
- In Doing the Right Thing, we lead by example in ALL we do.
Omnicell is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, valuing a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. We offer support and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities during our hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected].
At Omnicell, respect for privacy and confidentiality is paramount. We adhere to strict policies to prevent discrimination or retaliation against those who engage in open conversations about compensation. However, employees privy to compensation information as part of their job role are expected to maintain confidentiality, except in specific circumstances outlined by law, such as during formal complaints, investigations, or as required by legal obligations.
Please note that Omnicell reserves the right to modify job roles and responsibilities as needed to meet our organization's evolving needs and drive our mission forward.
Skills Required
- Deep expertise developing complex robotics, automation, mechatronics, or electromechanical systems
- Proven experience leading products from concept through commercialization and scale
- Strong technical judgment to evaluate tradeoffs, identify risks, and guide architecture decisions
- Success leading multidisciplinary teams in matrixed organizations
- Strong collaboration and executive communication skills
Omnicell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Omnicell and has not been reviewed or approved by Omnicell.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings are described as ample, including paid sick days, family medical leave, and paid volunteer time, which supports work-life balance for many. Benefits are also indicated to begin on the first day of employment, improving immediate access to time-off related programs.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance along with mental health benefits. This breadth indicates a well-rounded healthcare package for physical and mental wellbeing.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance through items like a fitness stipend, commuter benefits, and a remote work program. These perks broaden the overall rewards package and can improve day-to-day affordability and flexibility.
Omnicell Insights
What We Do
Since 1992, Omnicell (NASDAQ: OMCL) has been transforming the pharmacy care delivery model through the Autonomous Pharmacy, a combination of hardware, software, and services that enables providers to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase human efficiencies. Through Omnicell’s industry-leading medication management platform and portfolio of technology-enabled services, health systems and retail pharmacies are realizing how connected technology and intelligence can help solve for the most pressing challenges in medication management. Over 7,000 facilities worldwide use Omnicell automation and analytics solutions to help increase operational efficiency, reduce medication errors, deliver actionable intelligence, and improve patient safety. More than 50,000 institutional and retail pharmacies across North America and the United Kingdom leverage Omnicell's innovative medication adherence and population health solutions to improve patient engagement and adherence to prescriptions, helping to reduce costly hospital readmissions. To learn more, visit www.omnicell.com
