Genentech
Senior Principal Robotics Engineer - CVRM
Holly Springs, USA · Principal · Full-time
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About the role
- The role is essential for transforming the site's manual operations into a "Smart Factory" model, targeting a state-of-the-art Highly Automated Warehouse and the integration of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) throughout the facility.
- You will transition to local full-time on-site work once the site buildings are built and equipment delivered.
- Travel of up to 30% of the time is expected during the project phase.
Responsibilities
- Program Development & Implementation: Create full context about the Holly Springs Robotics strategy to hone, get approval, and implement the comprehensive Holly Springs robotics program.
- System Ownership & Support: Eventually become the dedicated site-based robotics systems owner and provide ongoing, 24/7 site operations support on robotics once the facility goes live.
- Team Leadership: Possibly manage a team of robotics engineers in the future, scaling the team based on business needs and commercial filling requirements.
- Smart Factory Integration: Lead the transition of manual operations into a "Smart Factory" model, integrating Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), AGVs (e.g., MiR, Geek+), and ASRS systems across end-to-end flows (kitting, filling, packaging, waste handling).
- System Qualification: Support end-to-end system qualification, including test creation, execution, and approval, working alongside IT/OT to integrate robotics into the digital twin and enterprise architecture.
- Proven experience in program creation and cross-functional project management, with the capability and ambition to eventually manage a team of robotics engineers.
Requirements
- Proficiency in troubleshooting robotics hardware, sensor calibration, safety fields, and PLC communication protocols (e.g., Profinet/EtherNet/IP).
Nice to have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science preferred) and 10 years of experience, or Master's degree in Engineering and 8 years of experience.
- Able to provide 24X7 support and participate in an on-call environment to meet business continuity requirements, including weekends and holidays as required.
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech robotics or automated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
Skills
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Holly Springs, North Carolina is $114,400 - $212,400.
- Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Holly Springs, North Carolina is $114,400 - $212,400.
Benefits
- Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure the integration of environmental health, safety, and security into the business processes, and adhere to site SOPs and work instructions for daily and project deliverables.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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