Robotics Technical Lead
Carolina, PR, Puerto Rico
Contracted
Pharmaceutical
Experienced
For Robotics services in the engineering area
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The Technical Part:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Senior automation engineering professional with 10+ years of experience in robotics/ASRS systems within manufacturing and distribution environments.
- Recognized technical authority in system architecture, controls/software standards, and OT/IT integration.
- Proven leader in multi-vendor project delivery, including design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and system turnover.
- Expert in troubleshooting complex cross-functional issues and driving root cause resolution with preventive actions.
- Strong track record of delivering performance outcomes and effectively collaborating with stakeholders while mentoring teams.
The Personality Part:
- If you consider yourself an ingenious and creative problem-solver with an uncanny ability to lead, then this is the job for you! Sprinkle on a love for the scientific method, teamwork, and, above all else, being ethical and you just might have what it takes to take on this new challenge. Bring it on!
AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)
- Define and lead enterprise technical strategy for robotics and ASRS, including scalable architectures, subsystem boundaries, and performance targets.
- Establish reference architectures, design principles, and interface standards to ensure consistency across sites and vendors.
- Lead end-to-end system integration across PLC/HMI, safety systems, robotics, and WMS/WES/WCS/EMS platforms.
- Drive OT/IT architecture decisions, including industrial networking, middleware, cybersecurity, and system availability.
- Implement technical governance through design reviews, architecture boards, and readiness gates ensuring quality and traceability.
- Oversee commissioning and qualification activities (FAT, SAT, integrated testing, cutover, hypercare) to meet operational KPIs.
- Lead complex issue resolution, root cause analysis, and ensure sustainable performance (throughput, accuracy, uptime).
- Provide technical oversight of OEMs and integrators, influencing scope, cost, schedule, and enforcing accountability.
- Ensure functional safety, compliance, and risk management, including safety design, validation, and operational readiness.
- Drive program planning, resource forecasting, technical risk mitigation, and successful handover to operations with standards, training, and sustainment models.
WHO WE ARE:
We are a Service Provider company different from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industry clients with top-notch quality talent.
We're FITS!
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