Robotics Product Manager

About Lab37 Robotics Lab37 Robotics is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct‑to‑customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Job Description Own the vision, strategy, and detailed product requirements for one or more robotic systems. Translate customer insights and business goals into clear, prioritized roadmaps and product requirements that guide engineering and design. Drive the product from concept through launch while balancing time‑to‑market, cost, reliability, performance, and user experience. What you’ll do Craft and refine a multi‑year product roadmap grounded in data‑driven market research, competitive analysis, and Lab37’s strategic goals. Author and maintain product artifacts including PRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics that drive our team’s direction. Lead qualitative and quantitative research alongside engineering to generate requirements and prioritize solution concepts. Own end‑to‑end release management: prioritization, validation, launch readiness, and post‑launch iteration to hit schedule, budget, and quality goals. Drive external pilots: scope definition, onboarding, and rollout, while serving as the primary customer interface during early deployments. Facilitate cross‑functional execution and collaboration among mechanical, electrical, software, culinary, manufacturing, and commercial teams; surface trade‑offs and unblock decisions. Define, monitor, and analyze KPIs spanning system performance and business outcomes; build dashboards and reports that power data‑driven decisions. Translate insights into compelling narratives for executives, investors, customers, and partners through roadmaps, presentations, and live demos. What we are looking for Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field is required; MBA or equivalent business experience a plus. 3+ years relevant work experience, with 3+ years in robotics, automation, industrial hardware/software systems, or similar domains. Proven track record turning ambiguous customer problems into shipped products with measurable impact. Highly analytical mindset, comfortable diving deep into telemetry, operational metrics, and financial data to uncover insights and drive evidence‑based decisions. Strong systems‑thinking ability across mechanics, electronics, firmware, cloud services, and UX. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to influence without authority in a fast‑paced environment. Desirable Skills Experience with food‑service equipment, NSF/UL compliance, or other safety‑critical electromechanical systems. Expertise in data analytics, machine learning, or advanced perception systems for autonomous robotics. Working knowledge of design for manufacturing, regulatory approvals, and connected edge‑IoT device ecosystems. Competence in financial modeling (business cases, ROI) and pricing strategy. Benefits Salary range: $165,000 – $195,000 per year; additional compensation may be based on performance and qualifications. Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, inclusive of HSA options). Company‑paid life and disability insurance (short‑ and long‑term). Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity. Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children. Pet insurance discount. 401(k). Health Savings Account (HSA). Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter). Time Off policies: discretionary vacation days, paid holidays. Location & Work Details This role is based in our Warrendale office. The work is office‑based, onsite, five days a week. Why Join Us Demand for online food delivery is growing rapidly. In the last five years, the U.S. market expanded tenfold from $10B to $100B and is projected to reach $500B–$1T by 2030. You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery while working in a collaborative, innovation‑driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)