Robotics Senior Business Development Manager Careers at Analog Devices in Shanghai, China
Overview: Leading Robotics Innovation at Analog Devices
Analog Devices stands at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, bridging the physical and digital worlds to power breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With over $9 billion in FY24 revenue and 24,000 employees worldwide, we're enabling digitized factories, advanced mobility, digital healthcare, climate solutions, and seamless human-world connectivity. In Shanghai's Pudong district, specifically the vibrant ZuChongzhi area, our Robotics Senior Business Development Manager role emerges as a pivotal force driving the robotics revolution in China.
This senior strategic position targets the explosive growth of robotics in China, encompassing humanoids, fixed robots, and mobile robots. China's robotics market is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, fueled by AI advancements, manufacturing automation, and humanoid robot ambitions. As the Robotics End Market Team's domain expert, you'll spearhead revenue expansion by decoding emerging architectures, pinpointing design challenges, and cultivating an expansive customer ecosystem. Your technical leadership will forge high-value pipelines, ensuring Analog Devices maintains supremacy in this high-stakes arena.
Imagine influencing the next wave of robotic systems that transform industries—from collaborative cobots in factories to agile mobile units in logistics and humanoid assistants revolutionizing eldercare. Based in Pudong's ZuChongzhi tech hub, you'll collaborate with elite sales, FAE, and R&D teams, leveraging ADI's analog, digital, and software prowess in vision, motor control, sensing, connectivity, power, tactile feedback, sensor fusion, and AI.
A Day in the Life of a Robotics Senior Business Development Manager
Your day kicks off in Analog Devices' state-of-the-art Shanghai office amid Pudong's innovation ecosystem. Morning huddles with the local sales team dissect overnight customer feedback from key robotics OEMs. By 10 AM, you're diving into a technical deep-dive with a humanoid robot pioneer, mapping their next-gen architecture needs—sensor fusion for balance, precise motor control for dexterity, and AI-edge processing for autonomy.
Lunch sparks cross-group synergy: strategizing with industrial vision experts on ToF/radar integrations and motor control leads on magnetic sensing for joint actuation. Afternoon brings customer site visits to Shanghai's robotics clusters, where you uncover pain points in power efficiency for mobile robots and tactile sensing for safe human-robot interaction. Back at base, you craft business cases, aligning field insights with SAU roadmaps via virtual bridges to global HQ.
Evenings involve trend scouting—analyzing latest AI-robotics papers, competitor moves, and market reports—fueling strategic updates. With 30% travel, expect dynamic trips to Shenzhen fabs or Beijing R&D labs, returning with actionable pipelines. This rhythm blends technical immersion, relationship mastery, and business impact, all within China's pulsating robotics epicenter.
Why Shanghai, Pudong, ZuChongzhi? The Robotics Powerhouse
Shanghai, China's economic titan, pulses with innovation, hosting over 40% of the nation's robotics firms. Pudong New Area, across from the Bund's iconic skyline, embodies futuristic ambition—home to Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park and ZuChongzhi's cutting-edge cluster. Here, global giants like ABB, Fanuc, and domestic stars like UBTech converge with startups pioneering humanoids.
ZuChongzhi's proximity to top universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong, Fudan) and metro connectivity facilitates seamless talent access and customer proximity. Benefit from Shanghai's world-class infrastructure: high-speed rail to nationwide markets, Pudong Airport for global hops, and a vibrant expat community. Robotics here isn't theoretical—it's deployed in mega-ports, auto giants, and smart cities, offering unmatched scale and speed. Join a ecosystem where policy backs 'Made in China 2025,' propelling robotics to trillion-yuan valuations.
Career Growth and Development Opportunities
At Analog Devices, growth is engineered into your trajectory. As Robotics Senior BD Manager, you'll evolve from domain expert to industry visionary, influencing global strategies. Access ADI University for robotics/AI certifications, mentorship from VP-level leaders, and cross-postings to Limerick or Wilmington hubs. Success metrics—pipeline growth, market share gains—unlock promotions to Director of End Markets or Robotics GM.
Matrix mastery hones your influencing skills, vital for C-suite ascents. With China's robotics boom, your impact amplifies: from engaging 50+ tier-1 customers to shaping multi-million revenue streams. Annual reviews, 360 feedback, and personalized IDPs ensure you're Ahead of What's Possible.
Rewards and Compensation Excellence
ADI rewards trailblazers generously. Expect competitive salary, performance bonuses tied to revenue milestones, RSUs, and 401(k)-style retirement matching. Comprehensive benefits span health insurance, parental leave, wellness stipends, and tuition aid. In Shanghai, enjoy housing allowances, relocation support, and tax-optimized expat packages. Travel perks, team offsites at Huangshan, and innovation awards celebrate your wins.
Thriving in ADI's Inclusive Culture
Analog Devices fosters 'One ADI'—collaborative, innovative, inclusive. In Shanghai, diverse teams blend Eastern ingenuity with global expertise, united by curiosity and integrity. ERGs for women in tech, veterans, and LGBTQ+ thrive, alongside flexible hours and mental health days. Culture emphasizes work-life harmony amid high achievement, with celebrations marking pipeline breakthroughs.
Apply Now: Shape the Future of Robotics
Ready to lead ADI's robotics charge in China? Submit your resume highlighting robotics wins, technical depth, and business impact. Note: Export licensing may apply for non-US persons. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer—diversity drives our edge.
