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Neura Robotics

Cognitive robots with perception, manipulation, collaboration

AI Robotics Operations Manager - US Launch

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDetroit, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Applied Sciences, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading customer-facing technical operations, facility launches, or large-scale program and project implementations in robotics, advanced manufacturing, automation, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence technologies, or other highly technical industries is required.
  • Ability to engage in discussions involving robotics systems, artificial intelligence training workflows, cloud-based infrastructure, customer operations, and operational strategy.
  • Familiarity with networking, power and cooling systems, information technology connectivity, and hardware deployments.
  • Ability to define, implement, and continuously improve operational processes, key performance indicators, and scalable playbooks for new programs or facilities.
  • Ability to engage effectively with customers, leadership teams, and technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to operational decision-making.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support launches, customer programs, and future facility rollouts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the launch and development of the NeuraGym artificial intelligence robotics training center, establishing scalable operations that support multiple concurrent customer training programs and developing the operational playbook and best practices for future locations.
  • Lead and coordinate on-site Gym team members, including artificial intelligence trainers, mechatronics engineers, motion suit operators, project management and administration, information technology, and cross-functional teams, to ensure day-to-day operations and successful customer engagements.
  • Partner with the Product team to translate customer feedback, operational insights, and performance data into improvements to processes, key performance indicators, workflows, tooling, and offerings.
  • Monitor utilization, operational performance, costs, and robot training outcomes to identify opportunities that improve efficiency, scalability, customer value, and the operating model for future facility launches.
  • Own end-to-end facility setup for the United States operation, including site readiness, infrastructure, workspace configuration, operational equipment, and technology systems.
  • Own the customer experience throughout the engagement lifecycle, from feasibility assessments and on-site training through robot skill validation and deployment at customer locations.
  • Manage operations, including infrastructure, technology systems, safety and security requirements, vendor relationships, and recurring maintenance, to ensure operational readiness and uptime.
  • Develop scalable playbooks, standard operating procedures, and documentation for future launches and ongoing operational excellence.
  • Oversee operational planning, resource allocation, logistics coordination, and service level agreements to ensure successful execution of customer programs, robotics training activities, and ongoing operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Fluency in German is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Neura Robotics

Cognitive robots with perception, manipulation, collaboration

Neura Robotics builds cognitive robots for industrial and service settings, combining perception, manipulation, and human collaboration. It develops both the hardware and the software stack for Physical AI, creating robot platforms like MAiRA, MAV, LARA and MiPA along with training infrastructure. The system works by integrating sensing, decision-making, and manipulation capabilities on a hardware-software stack that can be deployed in large-scale production, with the company planning robots fleets and NEURA Gyms for ongoing training and improvement. What sets Neura Robotics apart is its end-to-end approach to Physical AI, including a focus on mass production, an established global deployment plan, and a broad ecosystem of strategic backers and partners that support scaling and international expansion. The goal is to enable worldwide deployment of its robot platforms and associated training infrastructure, turning physical AI into widely available industrial and service automation.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$1.7B
Headquarters
Metzingen, Germany
Founded
2019

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