Senior Principal Robotics Engineer - CVRM

Senior Principal Robotics Engineer - CVRM   ITOT supports Pharma Technical Manufacturing (PTM), PTM is responsible for managing all aspects of end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing and supply. From the raw material to the final medicine, we contribute to delivering Roche’s ground-breaking therapies to more than 120 million patients around the world. We make our medicines at nine sites around the world and coordinate all aspects of production of Roche medicines in all disease areas and dosage forms. To ensure readiness for a step-change in the standard of care that Roche delivers in the area of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM), PTM will construct a new manufacturing site in the U.S. in Holly Spring, North Carolina. ITOT will own and operate Manufacturing Technology stack at the site working with Global IT. The new site will focus on large volume low-cost Drug Product manufacturing (Component Prep & Compounding, Liquid PFS Filling, Automated Inspection, Autoinjector Assembly, Packaging/Finished Products).

The Senior Principal Robotics Engineer will build, gain approval for, and fully implement the comprehensive robotics program for the Holly Springs Greenfield project. 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.   Initially, you will perform a mix of remote and onsite work (first at the General Planner’s office, later at construction site/plant). You will transition to local full-time on-site work once the site buildings are built and equipment delivered. Eventually, you will transition into the site-based robotics systems owner and provide site operations support on robotics. Travel of up to 30% of the time is expected during the project phase.

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.

Leadership: Possibly manage a team of robotics engineers in the future, scaling the team based on business needs and commercial filling requirements. Robotics PIT Leadership: Serve on the Robotics Project Implementation Team (PIT) to focus on robotics and technical enablement, implementation of industry standards, and ensuring seamless compatibility, connectivity, and data integrity. 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). Strategy & Roadmap Creation: Formulate a capability roadmap and investment case to articulate the ROI of robotic interventions based on labor savings, ergonomic risks, and increased facility uptime. 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. 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.

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. Proven experience in program creation and cross-functional project management, with the capability and ambition to eventually manage a team of robotics engineers. Able to provide 24X7 support