Miguel Saez, Ph.D
Senior Manager for Global Automation Architecture Solutions and Standards Development
General Motors

Since 2025, Dr Miguel Saez is responsible for designing  and planning automation development and systems across General Motors' factories, covering all areas including logic for PLCs, controls, robotic, connectivity, vision systems, network architecture and security. 

His current role follows a wide array of responsibilities and expertise in automation and robotics. Dr Saez was most recently manager for automation execution, leading the development and deployment of robotic systems for material preparation and delivery for the advancement of the automation footprint and optimisation of vehicle assembly. Previously he worked as manager for manufacturing robotics and automation research at GM's R&D operations. 

Recently, his work has focused on coordination of robotic arms and mobile robots using different vision systems, force sensing, and development of artificial intelligence to improve manufacturing flexibility. His contributions to the field of manufacturing robotics and automation are reflected in several peer-reviewed papers and patents. Dr Miguel Saez holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from La Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela, a Master’s Degree in Automotive and Manufacturing and a Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.