Technical Manager, Robotics & Exo Technologies

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ASTM provides an excellent compensation and benefits package including:

Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

403(b) plan with company match

100% company-funded defined benefits pension plan

Summary of Position

Inresponse to the world of rapidly developing critical technologies, ASTM International has developed and deployed proven methods in recent years to accelerate the stages of pre-standardization and the implementation of solutions through standards for advanced manufacturing technologies.

The Technical Manager Robotics and Exo Technology Programs will be responsible for the hands-on delivery of initiatives worldwide. This role will require technical engineering excellence and innovation across programs to deliver strategic objectives set by the Director. The Technical Manager will identify and execute opportunities for training, certification, advisory services, and grant funding to maximize program impact and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will also support the development of collaborative partnerships and ecosystems around the world as part of the Global Advanced Manufacturing Division.

Specifically, the Technical Manager will:

• Provide expertise in Robotics and Exo Technologies to drive program execution.
• Support identification of opportunities to advance existing and develop new ASTM programs, products, and services.
• Support standards and specifications coordination efforts to support ASTM F45 technical committee for Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems, and ASTM F48 technical committee for Exoskeletons and Exosuits.
• Identify and establish relationships with relevant industry organizations, trade associations, and professional societies (e.g. IEEE, RIA, WearRA, ISO, etc.) that provide ASTM with opportunities that offer stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer and market relevance.
• Identify funding opportunities to impact standardization and the implementation of Standards and lead or support bids and proposal activities.
• Stay current with emerging trends and issues in Robotics and Exo Technologies and industry 4.0 space.
• Track regulatory developments and provide input to maintain ASTMs leadership in standardization.
• Support the growth of ASTM ICAM to position as a go-to event in the marketplace.
• Represent ASTM at conferences and trade shows.
• Support adjacent technology areas within the Advanced Manufacturing Division to enable integrated solutions.
• Can travel (approx. 20-50%) to support activities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of technical experience in Robotics, Exo Technologies or closely related industry.
• Proven track record of delivering technical programs on time and within scope.
• Experience or demonstrated awareness of standards development and implementation.
• Demonstrated people management skills, with the ability to work closely with a diverse group of staff, technical committees, individual technical experts, and contractors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred, ideally with specialization in Robotics or Exo Technologies.
• 5+ years of technical experience in Robotics, Exo Technologies, or closely related industry.
• Experience in standards development and participation in technical committees.
• Demonstration of strong technical, communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong track record in executing and delivering technical programs.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and adjacent emerging technologies.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of related job activities. Associates may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description.

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