Pieper Automation · 15 hours ago
Robotics Application and Growth Leader
Wrightstown, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPieper Automation is a successful, growing, employee-owned automation company looking to invest in robotics as a strategic growth engine. The Robotics Applications & Growth Leader will transform and scale the industrial robotics program, owning front-end applications engineering and driving competitive solutions to build a profitable robotics business.
ConsultingIndustrialIndustrial AutomationMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead front-end robotics solution design and application feasibility
Guide team to develop clear, cost-effective concepts that balance performance, risk, and ROI
Own ROM and detailed estimates for robotic systems
Drive scope discipline, reuse proven designs, and improve quote competitiveness
Partner with project management and controls teams while maintaining cost accountability
Support sales in discovery meetings, on-site process reviews, and technical presentations
Translate customer problems into practical robotic solutions with clear value propositions
Serve as the technical face of robotics during pursuit and proposal stages
Create standard robotic architectures, templates, and best practices
Develop 'Good / Better / Best' solution frameworks by application
Establish scalable approaches to programming, safety, EOAT, and controls
Lead relationships with robot OEMs and EOAT suppliers
Leverage vendor resources for training, demos, and pre-sales support
Mentor engineers and enable cross-functional teams on robotics best practices
Support smooth handoff from sales to execution
Help build and scale a dedicated robotics team over time
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in industrial robotics
Strong applications engineering background
Proven experience designing and estimating robotic cells
Customer-facing technical experience in an automation or integration environment
Ability to simplify designs and control project cost
Preferred
15+ years of experience in industrial robotics
Background with various robotic OEM platforms
Experience with material handling, palletizing, machine tending, welding, or assembly
Knowledge of robotic safety standards (RIA / ISO / R15.06)
Company
Pieper Automation
Pieper Automation offers industrial design, machine integration, process development, equipment design, and machine enhancement solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase