Head of Robotics
On-siteDonji Stupnik, Zagreb County, Croatia
Job Summary
Lead all robotics-related activities across the organization by planning, organizing, and monitoring projects while optimizing existing solutions and driving new initiatives. Oversee system architecture, technical consistency, and verification activities to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Implement new technologies by researching market trends and approve technical documentation, including electrical schematics and CAD models, against internal and industry standards. Manage departmental operations, budgeting, and resource allocation across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams while supporting field testing and sales-related activities. Lead team recruitment, mentoring engineering staff, and fostering collaboration to ensure successful project execution and continuous improvement of departmental performance.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Master's degree in mechanical engineering (preferably in mechanical design and product development) or aerospace engineering.
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience in the development of complex robotic systems or product development.
- Advanced understanding of strategy, optimization of existing project and business solutions, technical leadership, and project status reporting.
- Advanced understanding of key trends in the robotics and automation industry, including product design and development, and the implementation of new technologies and technical advancements.
- Advanced knowledge of design software programs (e.g. AutoCAD Inventor, CATIA, PTC, SolidWorks) and the MS Office suite, as well as project management.
- Advanced understanding of technical processes and standards.
- Advanced understanding of the implementation of safety and legal regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Strong leadership skills, including motivating teams, fostering open communication, and supporting professional growth through mentorship and delegation.
- High level of accountability and organizational skills, ensuring independent planning, high‐quality execution, and continuous improvement of departmental performance.
- Proactive and solutions‐oriented approach, encouraging innovation, resolving challenges effectively, and building a cooperative and trust‐based work environment.
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