Robotics & Automation Engineer

Novartis•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine shaping the future of manufacturing through cutting-edge robotics and automation. As our Robotics & Automation Engineer, you will serve as the site SME for robotics innovation, driving transformative solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and compliance across manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and support operations. In this highly visible role, you will translate emerging technologies into real business value, partner with cross-functional teams, and accelerate the site's digital transformation journey through Industry 4.0 solutions that support operational excellence and help bring medicines to patients worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, OT, manufacturing technology, or digital manufacturing.
Proven success leading robotics, automation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives from concept through deployment.
Experience developing technology roadmaps, business cases, and value realization strategies.
Strong knowledge of robotics, machine vision, digital twins, autonomous systems, or advanced automation technologies.
Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving results without direct authority.
Knowledge of GMP, GxP, validation, FDA compliance, cybersecurity, and quality system requirements.
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Business Continuity
Cost Management
Decision Making
Operational Excellence
Problem Solving
Project Management
Quality Compliance
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the site robotics strategy and multi-year automation roadmap.
Identify and prioritize robotics opportunities across manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, quality, and support operations.
Lead technology assessments, POCs, pilot programs, and implementation planning.
Develop compelling business cases demonstrating operational, financial, compliance, and productivity benefits.
Serve as the site SME for robotics, machine vision, digital twins, and autonomous systems.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and IT/OT teams.
Align local initiatives with global automation standards, strategies, and best practices.
Manage relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, and engineering partners.
Ensure solutions meet GMP, GxP, validation, cybersecurity, and FDA compliance requirements.
Communicate roadmap progress, risks, achievements, and value realization to site leadership.