Robotics and Automation Lead (Bangkok, Relocation and Visa Provided)

About Nimble

We solve our clients' most difficult business challenges through technology. Our company partners with the most ambitious companies around the world, creating long-term impact with the work we do. If you want to grow together, work on challenging products and enjoy using the best tools and practices, Nimble is the right place for you!

Our Core Values

• Ownership mentality
  Treat our company and our clients’ business as ours, taking care of the collective interests. This, in the end, translates to personal interests achievement through our company

• Dependable & Resilient
  We go to great lengths for our clients; they can rely on us to deliver and all our team members are reliable and trustworthy, and we don’t give up when we face challenges.

• Obsession for Excellence
  Our delivery quality has no parallel.

• Courage
  We must have the courage to speak up, raise our concerns in a timely manner and be able to confront the status quo with ideas by being constructive and without holding on to hard feelings.

The Opportunity

As the Robotics and Automation Lead, you will be at the forefront of our new venture, responsible for translating business needs and market opportunities into cutting-edge robotics and automation solutions. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role — ideal for someone who can balance R&D leadership with the realities of prototyping, product development, and team building.

What You Will Do

• Lead the technical vision and strategy for our robotics and automation offerings.

• Design, develop, and deploy robotic systems and automated solutions, from concept to working prototype.

• Evaluate and integrate sensors, embedded systems, AI, and mechanical components into cohesive robotic platforms.

• Build and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers.

• Partner with product, business, and operations leads to shape the roadmap and ensure technical feasibility.

• Stay on top of emerging technologies, industry trends, and academic research to drive innovation.

• Manage vendor relationships, partnerships, and potential collaborations with universities or research labs.

• Develop and maintain robust testing, safety, and QA protocols.

• Contribute to fundraising, investor discussions, and early customer engagements as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience (7+ years) in robotics, mechatronics, or automation systems, with a track record of building complex systems.

• Deep understanding of robotics hardware (actuators, controllers, embedded systems) and software (ROS, C++/Python, SLAM, motion planning).

• Experience designing custom robotic platforms or automation workflows, ideally in both R&D and production environments.

• Ability to prototype quickly and iterate rapidly in startup-like conditions.

• Strong leadership and communication skills — able to inspire and lead technical teams while engaging non-technical stakeholders.

• Degree in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; postgraduate degrees or research experience are a plus.

• Experience with AI/ML applications in robotics (e.g., computer vision, reinforcement learning).

• Prior experience in startups or early-stage ventures.

• Exposure to industrial automation, logistics robotics, or human-robot interaction design.

• Published research or patents in the field.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Be a founding team member in a high-impact robotics venture.

• Work in a creative, technically ambitious environment with the backing of a successful consultancy.

• Freedom to explore new ideas, build a team from scratch, and shape a company’s future.

• We really pay attention and care about processes, high quality, and aesthetics.

• The vast amount of learning resources (Pluralsight, Pragpub, Leanpub, e-books, etc.) and yearly education allowance to step up your game.

• Provident Fund, which allows you to save money every month, and we match your monthly contributions.

• Private medical insurance from day one, company care fund, and social welfare coverage.

• MacBook and a large screen to let you work comfortably.

• Casual work attire for everyone.

• Comfortable and modern office space environment in the heart of Bangkok, next to BTS Asoke and MRT Sukhumvit (Interchange 21)

• Our office kitchen is fully stocked with drinks and snacks for the team.

• 25 days of paid leave/ year (13 public holidays + 12 personal days).

• Sabbatical month every 3 years.

• Visa, Work Permit and relocation provided to overseas candidates.

• And many more perks! 

If you are a passionate individual looking to make a significant impact in a growing technology consulting company, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping the future with innovative strategies!

We keep our recruitment process practical and straightforward.

To learn more about how we work, check our handbook named Compass, Github organization, and Medium account.

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Nimble is an equal-opportunity employer