Factory Automation R&D Leader - North America

Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment.

Why work with Bosch Rexroth?

• Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects.
• Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference.
• Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development.
• Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you.
• Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the  future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer.
• Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward.
• International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world.

Join us and help set the world in motion!

Factory Automation Solutions & Technology R&D Leader (North America)

Role Overview

The Factory Automation Solutions & Technology Leader is a key role within North America, responsible for shaping and executing the global product and solutions strategy across Factory Automation, with strong interfaces to Linear Motion Technology, Assembly Technology, and Automation & Electrification. This role leads leaders across multiple North American locations and partners closely with global and regional Business Areas to co-create profitable, customer-centric solutions aligned with the company’s short-, mid-, and long-term strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate is a highly technical leader with deep factory automation expertise, a strong strategic mindset, and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing leadership teams. This role requires balancing innovation with execution, customer collaboration with profitability, and global alignment with regional accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, Portfolio & Growth

• With strong global alignment, drive and evolve the regional product and solutions portfolio to enable substantial and sustainable growth.
• Define and execute product and technology roadmaps, including platform products, custom subassemblies, standardized solutions, and preferred building sets aligned to market needs.
• Shape the future of factory automation by co-developing technologies and solutions directly with customers, ensuring differentiation and value creation.
• Ensure all solutions are commercially viable, scalable, and aligned with business area strategies and financial targets.

Customer Innovation & Collaboration

• Establish and further develop Customer Innovation Centers to accelerate co-creation and solution validation.
• Create strong collaboration models between Sales, Application Management, and R&D, ensuring seamless translation of customer needs into technical solutions.
• Act as a trusted technical and strategic partner to internal and external stakeholders, jointly identifying opportunities and solving complex customer challenges.

Leadership & Organization

• Lead and develop leaders and teams across multiple North American locations, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous development.
• Effectively partner with colleagues within a broad international setting. 
• Define, implement, and continuously evolve the organizational setup, roles, and competency models to support future growth and technology needs.
• Create an inclusive, high-performance environment that attracts, develops, and retains top technical and leadership talent.

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Streamline, standardize, and continuously improve the engineering process landscape, with a strong focus on customer-centricity, speed, and quality.
• Provide technical governance and expertise for the region, ensuring alignment with global standards while enabling local flexibility.
• Support and drive sales growth initiatives and cost reduction programs to improve overall business performance.

Innovation, Digitalization & Value Creation

• Drive multi-technology factory automation solutions, integrating linear technology, automation, electrification, controls, software, and robotics.
• Develop and expand value-added project business, including solution engineering and system-level offerings.

Experience & Expertise

• 8–10+ years of leadership experience in international software and hardware development organizations, with preferred experience of leading leaders.
• Deep experience in factory automation, including linear technology, automation systems, electrical controls, and robotics.
• Proven success working in matrix organizations with global interfaces and multiple stakeholders.

Leadership & Mindset

• Transformational, results-oriented leader with a strong ability to inspire, challenge, and develop leaders and teams.
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of turning vision into execution in complex, global environments.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance innovation, customer needs, and profitability.

Education & Languages

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required.
• Master’s degree and/or PhD strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about factory automation, technology, and leading change.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence at executive, customer, and technical levels.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity, alignment, and results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

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• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)