Robotics & Automation Engineer

Role: Robotics & Automation Engineer leading site-specific robotics innovation and digital transformation in a manufacturing setting. Objectives: drive safety, quality, productivity, and compliance improvements through Industry 4.0 solutions. Responsibilities: develop and execute the site automation strategy and multi-year roadmap; identify, prioritize, and implement robotics and digital tech projects; serve as SME for robotics, machine vision, digital twins, and autonomous systems; build business cases demonstrating operational and financial benefits; collaborate across manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and IT teams; ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, validation, FDA, and cybersecurity standards; communicate progress and value to leadership. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or related field; 8+ years in robotics, automation, OT, or digital manufacturing; proven success leading Industry 4.0 initiatives; strong knowledge of automation technologies; experience influencing cross-functional teams; understanding of GMP, GxP, validation, FDA, and cybersecurity. HighValue: manufacturing robotics, Industry 4.0, GMP/GxP compliance, digital twins, autonomous systems, site-level strategy, vendor management. WorkSetup: onsite in Durham, NC, no relocation support.