Senior Manager, Robotics and Vision Systems

This role partners with manufacturing sites to develop detailed robotics roadmaps lead opportunity discovery and translate site needs into a prioritized portfolio of automation initiatives aligned to Factory of the Future strategy. The position identifies evaluates and incubates emerging robotics vision automation and physical AI technologies then supports scale-up by defining repeatable deployment models reducing implementation cycle time and helping sites move from pilots to sustained adoption. Technical ownership of robotics and vision system design integration troubleshooting standards and lifecycle support remains a key secondary responsibility in enabling scalable safe and consistent adoption across the network. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing sites to develop detailed robotics roadmaps lead opportunity discovery and translate site needs into a prioritized portfolio of automation initiatives supported by clear business cases value assumptions implementation requirements and expected operational impact. 
• Build and maintain site-by-site roadmaps and technology roadmaps that align business priorities operational needs technical feasibility and long-term Factory of the Future strategy. 
• Identify evaluate and incubate emerging robotics vision automation and physical AI technologies by engaging new innovative and cutting-edge external companies technology partners and internal subject matter experts to develop scalable solutions for deployment across AbbVie. 
• Facilitate seminars workshops and discovery sessions with cross-functional stakeholders to surface opportunities align areas of focus and generate actionable project concepts. 
• Create and develop scalable physical products and support the scale-up of proven technologies by defining repeatable deployment models reducing implementation cycle time and helping sites move from pilots to sustained adoption. 
• Work cross-functionally with engineering operations digital quality safety and site teams to establish company-wide standards practices and deployment approaches that enable scalable robotics adoption. 
• Serve as a strategic connector across sites functions and vendors to accelerate deployment readiness share lessons learned and promote consistent execution of robotics and automation programs. 
• Provide robotics and vision systems technical expertise to support solution definition equipment selection functional requirements integration methods and compliance with applicable company standards. 
• Collaborate with process controls engineering operations equipment suppliers and integration partners to translate manufacturing requirements into robust robotic vision automation and physical AI applications. 
• Support deployment startup troubleshooting optimization lifecycle planning and retrospective reviews for robotics and vision systems helping capture lessons learned and improve future deployments. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors in electrical engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science or equivalent experience. 
• Should have a masters in robotics or similar. A background in robotics is preferred. A background in computer vision and machine/deep learning will also be extremely addition 5-10 years of experience is a must. 
• Experience with teaching / set up of robots and Vision Hardware Set Up Lighting Techniques Camera Hardware Selection 
• Experience with the design build and start-up of manufacturing systems. 
• Experience with design set up and debugging of automation systems. 
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with a high level of autonomy. 
• Strong skills in robotics computer vision and programming languages are typically required. 
• Train other engineers 
• Working with outside vendors/integrators may be needed. 
• Work onsite in the lab most of the time 
• Willing to travel several times per year. 
• Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts practices and procedures. Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors. Exercises judgment and advises management as to the appropriate actions. 
• Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators. 
• Listens to and understands others points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully ones own perspective orally in writing and in presentations. 
• Demonstrated and been recognized for excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge in robotics and vision systems.  
• Interacts well with diverse groups across the corporation and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators. Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences while optimizing overall organizational goals. 

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commissionincentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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