Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hai Robotics is a warehouse automation company that develops intelligent robotics systems and scalable, customized fulfillment solutions. The Manager of Project Engineering will lead Project Engineers, provide technical oversight across automation projects, establish engineering standards, and ensure successful delivery from design through customer acceptance while developing engineering talent and managing customer and stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Project Engineers responsible for the design, implementation, and commissioning of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
- Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from handoff through final customer acceptance
- Establish engineering priorities, allocate resources, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with customer requirements
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues during project execution
- Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all engineering deliverables
- Oversee the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including equipment specifications, system layouts, installation drawings, as-built documentation, and operation manuals
- Review and approve engineering designs and detailed drawings to ensure technical feasibility, safety, manufacturability, and compliance with Hai Robotics standards
- Lead technical reviews of automation systems involving robotic storage solutions, conveyors, interfaces, and warehouse control systems
- Ensure seamless integration between robotic equipment, software platforms, and customer infrastructure
- Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are clearly defined and accurately executed
- Act as the senior technical point of contact for customers, internal teams, and implementation partners
- Support project teams during installation, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities
- Drive resolution of technical challenges while balancing project timelines and customer expectations
- Evaluate equipment installations and field implementations to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and product requirements
- Establish and improve engineering processes, standards, templates, and best practices to enhance project efficiency and quality
- Monitor engineering performance metrics and implement corrective actions when needed
- Support root cause analysis and lessons-learned activities to drive continuous improvement
- Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop Project Engineers and other technical resources
- Conduct performance management activities, goal setting, career development planning, and ongoing coaching
- Develop technical training programs and onboarding plans for new engineering team members
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and customer focus
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field
- • 7+ years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling systems, robotics, or industrial automation
- • 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical project teams
- • Experience with mobile robotics technologies, including AGVs, AMRs, ACRs, or similar automated systems
- • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or 3D modeling software
- • Strong understanding of engineering documentation, system layouts, equipment specifications, and installation practices
- • Familiarity with field measurement and verification tools, including laser measuring devices, calipers, plumb bobs, and other precision instruments
- • Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- • Travel up to 40% / Primarily Domestic, but with some international travel
- • Experience with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
- • Experience integrating robotics, warehouse control systems (WCS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and material handling equipment
- • PMP certification or equivalent project management training
- • Experience supporting large-scale customer implementations in logistics, distribution, or e-commerce environments
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