Senior Robotics Specialist (m/f/d)

About the role

The Senior Robotics Specialist defines and drives the site robotics strategy, portfolio and roadmap. The role leads evaluation, deployment and scaling of robotics solutions across manufacturing, labs, warehouses and support operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the robotics strategy and roadmap aligned with business needs and global standards.
• Identify, assess and prioritize robotics use cases in production, laboratories, warehouses and support functions.
• Lead implementation from concept through feasibility studies, pilots, validation, hand‑over and lifecycle support.
• Coordinate stakeholders from engineering, quality, procurement, digital functions and external suppliers.
• Define user requirements, reference architectures, technical standards and solution catalogs.
• Evaluate technologies and suppliers for technical fit, compliance, scalability and cost‑benefit.
• Advise IT/OT teams and site leadership on solution architecture, integration, risk and investment priorities.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, validation, data integrity, quality, safety and OT cyber‑security requirements.

Required profile

• University degree in IT, robotics, mechatronics, automation or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an international IT/OT or industrial robotics environment.
• Proven track record of delivering robotic or advanced automation solutions from design to production implementation.
• Experience defining user requirements, technical standards and supplier evaluation criteria.
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments (GxP, validation, data integrity, safety, OT cyber‑security).
• Strong stakeholder management across global sites and suppliers.

Required skills

• Robotics hardware and control systems
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
• Collaborative robots (cobots)
• Machine vision and automated inspection
• IT/OT integration and digital manufacturing
• Industry 4.0 concepts and smart manufacturing

What we offer

• Annual base salary €32,060 – €59,540, plus 12% annual bonus and additional performance awards.
• Voluntary supplemental pension scheme, health and wellbeing programs, transport and meal allowances.