Robotics Expert ITOT

The Site Robotics Expert will spearhead the robotics transformation at a manufacturing facility in Muttenz, Switzerland. Reporting under the DDIT OPS umbrella, the role connects emerging robotic technologies with the plant's operational needs, working closely with vendors and the local innovation ecosystem. Day‑to‑day duties include shaping and continuously updating the site's robotics technology strategy, harmonising work‑centre standards, and owning the User Requirement Specifications and roadmap for shared work centres. The expert will turn market‑scouted technologies into ready‑to‑deploy packages, maintain the Robotics Catalogue, lead scouting in areas such as computer vision and physical AI, evaluate and manage vendors, and ensure alignment with other sites. Regular reporting to the Robotics Steering Committee, compliance with GMP and security rules, and coordination of vendor support are also key parts of the job. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as robotics, automation, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering, together with at least five years of hands‑on experience delivering industrial robotics solutions. Candidates must have led robotics or automation projects from concept through to operational support, possess deep knowledge of hardware, integration and automation architectures, and have a proven record of evaluating, selecting and rolling out robotics technologies on the shop floor. Experience drafting technical standards, User Requirement Specifications and vendor evaluation criteria, as well as strong stakeholder‑management and influencing abilities, are essential. Based in Muttenz, the role follows a hybrid model with three days per week on site, offering close collaboration with local and global engineering, operations, quality, IT/OT teams and external technology partners. The position provides the opportunity to build a sustainable robotics ecosystem and influence the future of manufacturing at the site. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related - Minimum 5 years experience in industrial robotics implementation - Experience leading robotics/automation projects from concept to operation - Strong understanding of robotics hardware, integration, and automation architectures - Proven track record of evaluating and deploying robotics technologies to shop floor - Experience defining technical standards and User Requirement Specifications (URSs) - Experience creating vendor evaluation criteria - Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills