Director of Robotics Engineering

RedZone Robotics provides innovative and customized asset management solutions for underground infrastructure by delivering data-driven insights utilizing advanced robotics platforms, leveraging AI predictive tools and software to empower industry experts in making proactive decisions. RedZone Robotics believes that what lies underground directly affects the communities that live above. Our process, from inspection to data delivery, is guided by the belief we all deserve a safe place to live, work, play, and grow old.

If you are interested in a friendly, cooperative, and exciting corporate environment where you will be continually challenged and opportunities abound, RedZone Robotics is the place for you! Learn more about us at www.redzone.com.

As Director of Robotics, you will work with RedZone engineering teams to define, build, and execute strategic system development programs focused on building robots and payloads aligned with the company’s vision of the future.

The successful candidate will evidence a passion for delivering adaptive and creative solutions to industry specific challenges by staying up to date with best practices and emerging trends in robotic system design. This individual will thrive in an environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. The ideal candidate will be able to advocate for system improvements to company leadership and work closely with the Engineering teams to address issues before they reach our valued customers. They will also have experience in a fast-paced and innovative environment where needs and requirements can change rapidly.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop new technology concepts with strategic impact focused on robotics, autonomy, robotic perception, mobile manipulation, and human-robot interaction
• Lead projects, relationship building, and the development of new autonomous and robotic systems technology
• Provide technical guidance, lead and manage a team of robotic engineers
• Actively participate in design, architecture, and development efforts
• Engage with internal and external thought leaders across the technology stack to drive new concepts and applications
• Work well in cross-functional teams as well as independently
• Interact and communicate with non-technical users
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient with C, C , Python, Robotic Operating Systems
• Experience in industrial robotics, Agile development and/or Product Owner
• Experience related to systems architecture, design, and system integration
• Experience with machine perception, computer vision, and machine learning
• Experience developing robotic system software
• Experience mapping out requirements and producing system documentation
• Experience in industrial robotics
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to deliver message concisely and effectively
• Strong propensity to listen and ask the right questions of customers and the organization
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in emotional intelligence – being able to maintain composure and communicate with tact in challenging situations
• Ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships, and influence at all levels of an organization. Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. Proactively reach outside the primary area of responsibility to solve conflicts or issues
• Capability to partner with company’s leaders to understand & drive overall cross-functional and business needs
• Learn quickly, adapt easily to changing technology/circumstances, and apply change management skills appropriately. Use creative planning and resource management skills to meet complex schedule, skills mix, cost, and personnel issues
• Support high peak resource demands proactively without compromising quality
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work accordingly
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Robotic Systems or related engineering degree.
• Masters in Robotics, Robotics Systems or related Engineering degree, preferred.
• 10 years’ experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% or as needed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of RedZone Robotics, Inc. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals and to administer its personnel practices based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. RedZone will maintain an environment free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual and reproductive health decision-making, age, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression and/or the status of being transgender), military or veteran status, citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offense, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, or any other unlawful criterion or circumstance. RedZone prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment, or retaliation in response to good faith reports or the provision of information about such discrimination or harassment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Warrendale, PA 15086 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Warrendale, PA 15086: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person