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The AES Corporation · 12 hours ago

Robotics Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution. They are seeking a Robotics Engineer to take on a leadership role in executing the Maximo business plan, developing robotic systems for solar projects, and managing project teams across various regions.

Utilities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Take on leadership role, deliver and execute Maximo business plan and product roadmap, while fostering strategic partnerships for business operations

Validate commercial deployment of Maximo business model and system on utility-scale solar projects

Develop and continuously update the landscape of technologies, trends, stakeholders, and customer needs

Drive product improvements and development of requirements for the robotic system to enable delivery of near-term and future commitments

Identify and track key solar PV modules installation metrics for tier 1 solar tracker vendors

Support on the development of Maximo operations plan based on project requirements within the established schedule

Manage project teams, partners and third-party companies across project development, engineering, and construction

Work across Maximo and AES leadership teams to build excitement and confidence around Maximo vision and objectives, and secure direct and indirect resources

Prepare business to meet the necessary milestones to embark on larger scale deployments

Foster relationships and work collaboratively with AES businesses and platform units in the US, Americas and Eurasia related to the use of this technology in their region

Support periodic project updates and reporting to senior managers through preparation of project status and budget reports

Qualification

Utility scale solar expertiseProject development managementC++ proficiencyPython proficiencyROS 2 proficiencyRobotics fundamentalsLinux environmentsAttention to qualityEntrepreneurial mindsetCustomer empathyCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsResults-oriented attitude

Required

Bachelor of Science in engineering or science with a minimum of 3-5 years of work experience

Deep familiarity with utility scale solar field construction and solar project development

Proven experience in project development and management

Capability to work dynamically and collaboratively across multiple teams in a technical business environment with minimal supervision

Excellent communication skills

Results-oriented, “can-do” attitude, and “get things done” mentality; comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; no compromise on attention to quality and details

Demonstrated proficiency in C++, Python, and ROS 2

Strong understanding of robotics fundamentals and software architecture

Solid working knowledge of Linux environments

Willingness and ability to travel frequently

Preferred

MBA or similar continuing education

Technical understanding of automation, robotics, computer vision, machine learning and/or artificial intelligence

Familiarity with PLCs and KUKA robotic systems

Company

The AES Corporation

The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership.

Founded in 1981

Arlington, Virginia, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.aes.com

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