Senior Principal Engineer Autonomous Factory Strategy & Innovation

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the multi-year Autonomous Factory Roadmap and Strategy, aligning with long-term operational goals.
• Identify industry trends and emerging technologies to accelerate autonomy and productivity.
• Oversee major technical programs and pilot projects, ensuring scalable and secure architecture.
• Translate strategic objectives into structured programs with clear KPIs and measurable ROI.
• Champion a culture of innovation through cross-functional ideation workshops and prototyping of emerging technologies like intelligent robotics and AI/ML.
• Partner with global operations, engineering, IT/OT, and data teams to ensure successful roadmap execution.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, communicating technical vision and risks in business terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Computer Science, Business, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing transformation, Industry 4.0, or digital manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading strategy development and multi-year roadmaps at scale.
• Strong applied knowledge of automation systems, robotics, AI/ML, and IoT platforms.
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and influence skills.
• Experience working within large, global matrix organizations.
• Ability to conduct technology assessments and build robust business cases for investment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital twin simulation and factory systems (e.g., MCS, PLC, Scheduler).
• Experience with IT/OT integration and cloud-edge computing in production environments.
• Proven ability to drive consensus and inspire confidence across diverse functional domains.

About the Company

Infineon is a global leader in semiconductor solutions for power systems and IoT. We enable game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, and smart and secure IoT. We are committed to driving innovation and decarbonization while empowering our people to reach ambitious goals.