Lead Knowledge Specialist, GMA (Robotics & Automation )

- This role acts as a trusted authority within GMA, combining regulatory expertise with strategic advisory capabilities in robotics, automation, and autonomous systems. The specialist contributes to the GMA Knowledge strategy, leads robotics and automation-related initiatives, and supports the development of new regulatory, advisory, and digital services.
- The role serves as the primary subject matter expert for robotics and automation compliance programs, supporting business growth, customer solutions, and regulatory intelligence activities. The specialist monitors emerging regulations, standards, and conformity assessment frameworks impacting robotics, industrial automation, service robotics, AI-enabled technologies, consumer robotic products, and autonomous systems, translating regulatory developments into actionable business insights and market access strategies.
- The specialist may also represent UL Solutions in regulatory bodies, standards committees, industry working groups, robotics associations, and stakeholder forums related to robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, industrial systems, functional safety, certification, regulatory compliance, conformity assessment, or global market access.
- Strong knowledge of robotics and automation standards, including: ISO 10218
- ISO/TS 15066
- ISO 13849
- IEC 62061
- IEC 61508
- IEC 60204-1
- ISO 13482
- IEC 60335 family standards applicable to automatic and robotic appliances

- Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks impacting robotics and automation technologies, including: EU Machinery Regulation
- EU AI Act
- Cyber Resilience Act
- Functional Safety frameworks
- Product compliance and conformity assessment requirements

- Experience with certification, testing, conformity assessment, compliance engineering, regulatory consulting, or market access activities.
- Proven ability to analyze emerging regulations, standards, and technologies and translate them into business impact and customer value.
- Experience supporting business growth, service development, and strategic initiatives in technical or compliance-related environments.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience advising leadership teams, customers, regulators, industry associations, and government stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in global, cross-functional environments and lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications
- Participation in ISO, IEC, ANSI, UL, or other standards development committees.
- Experience with AGVs, AMRs, collaborative robots, warehouse automation systems, service robots, consumer robotic products, or AI-enabled robotic technologies.
- Knowledge of North American robotics and automation compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements applicable to connected and autonomous products.
- Experience supporting manufacturers of robotics, industrial automation systems, smart manufacturing technologies, autonomous equipment, service robots, or robotic consumer products.
- Experience in regulatory intelligence, standards monitoring, and market access strategy development.
- Active participation in robotics industry associations, trade organizations, or professional networks.
- Established relationships with robotics associations, regulators, industry groups, certification bodies, or other key stakeholders supporting robotics and automation sectors.
- Experience collaborating with industry associations to support regulatory engagement, market access activities, standards development, or industry advocacy initiatives.