Director, Engineering - Robotics & Automation

Director, Engineering - Robotics & Automation Shape the Next Generation of Pharmacy Robotics

Omnicell is seeking a senior technical leader to define and deliver the future of our Robotics & Automation portfolio. This is a Chief Engineer-style role responsible for driving innovation across next-generation pharmacy automation platforms, transforming ideas into scalable products that improve medication management and patient care.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to align teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver complex hardware-software systems from concept through commercialization.

Technical Leadership & Direction

Serve as the technical authority for Omnicell's Robotics & Automation portfolio

Define technical strategy, architecture, and engineering direction across multiple programs

Guide critical design decisions, resolve complex technical challenges, and drive execution excellence

Partner closely with Product Management to translate market needs into technical solutions

Product Development from Concept to Scale

Lead development of next-generation robotics and automation platforms

Drive innovation from early concept development through design, verification, launch, and deployment

Balance new product innovation with ongoing product enhancements and reliability improvements • Ensure solutions deliver performance, scalability, quality, and customer value

Cross-Functional Leadership

Build alignment across engineering, product, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and service teams

Influence through technical credibility and sound judgment rather than organizational authority

Communicate complex technical concepts to both engineers and executive leaders

Lead effectively in a highly matrixed environment

Deep expertise developing complex robotics, automation, mechatronics, or electromechanical systems

Proven experience leading products from concept through commercialization and scale

Strong technical judgment with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs, identify risks, and guide architecture decisions

Credibility earned through hands-on engineering experience • Success leading multidisciplinary teams in matrixed organizations

Strong collaboration and executive communication skills

Robotics

Industrial automation

Motion control systems

Advanced manufacturing equipment

Precision machinery

Complex hardware-software platforms

Mechatronics

Omnicell is entering a new phase of innovation. While today's portfolio includes industry-leading automation solutions, the opportunity ahead is to create the next generation of robotics platforms that redefine pharmacy and medication management.

This is a rare opportunity to shape product strategy, influence technical direction, and leave a lasting mark on a market poised for significant innovation. A successful leader will help define what pharmacy automation looks like for the next decade.

The Ideal Candidate

A technical leader who has built complex automation systems, can establish clear engineering direction, knows how to scale products from concept to commercialization, and thrives by bringing people together to solve difficult problems. Technical depth opens the door. Leadership, influence, and execution drive success.

Base Compensation: $173,166.00 to $230,000.00 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience, and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible US employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.)