Robotics Researcher - Dynamic Navigation at OMRON Industrial Automation in San Ramon, CA

The person in this position will serve as a lead robotics researcher in our mobile and fixed robot research groups. He/she will develop core robotics technologies, working in close contact with Omron business units.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead small teams in the specification, planning and execution of focused technology development programs.
• Develop core mobile robotics technologies relating to mapping, localization, path planning and fleet traffic management.
• Specify, design and implement key algorithms in the above areas according to key use cases derived from Omron’s target markets.
• Work with other Omron research groups and business unit R&D departments to realize component and technologies that work flawlessly at the system level.
• Successfully transfer developed core technologies to internal Omron customers.
• Develop key IP assets for Omron’s businesses (patent applications).
• Maintain and grow relationships in the academic and industrial community through participation in relevant conferences and/or standards committees.
• Represent the Omron Guiding Principles through personal and business interactions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education: Ph.D. in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in automation and/or robotics technology research and development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - The responsibilities listed below are representative, but not all inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to satisfactorily and successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Technical Abilities: Must have demonstrated expertise in mobile robotics navigation, path planning and related sensing technologies. Must know how to apply this expertise to real world robotics applications. Strong algorithm development, prototype evaluation and verification expertise is expected, along with solid mathematical and analytical capability.

Behavioral Profile: Excellent oral and written presentation skills, with ability to communicate effectively to fellow researchers, and business-minded stakeholders. Strong relationship builder. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Able to effectively plan and set priorities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - The requirements listed below are representative of the physical and environmental factors the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is often required to talk, hear at normal speaking levels, sit and use their hands and fingers to type, handle or feel, including repetitive motions with the wrists, hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands, this is a sedentary position involving sitting most of the time. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for extensive computer use, reading and visual inspections.

Environmental Factors: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a general office environment and occasionally in other. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Travel Requirements: Frequent travel may be required (2-5 times per year, as needed to attend conferences worldwide, and Omron business meetings in Japan)