Head – Mechanical Automation & Robotics

Head Mechanical (Automation & Robotics)

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview:-

We are seeking an accomplished engineering leader with deep expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and electro-mechanical product development . The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex automation projects end-to-end across automotive, chemical, electronics, or energy sectors.

Experience in battery swapping systems, automated machinery, AI-enabled diagnostics, and high-speed motion platforms is highly desirable.

This role will drive automation architecture, robotic systems development, product innovation, homologation, and system integration for next-generation battery swapping stations and intelligent machine systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation & Robotics Leadership

• Lead the design and development of automation systems, robotic mechanisms, and battery swapping architectures.
• Oversee concept development, detailed mechanical design, electrical & controls engineering, and software integration.
• Develop cost-efficient, robust automation solutions including gantry systems, hybrid robots, pick-and-place systems, leak-detection systems, ultrasonic automation, and high-precision servo/linear motion systems.
• Drive innovation in electro-mechanical systems, automation frameworks, and intelligent diagnostics.

2. Product Development & Homologation

• Lead end-to-end development of electro-mechanical and robotic products, including next-gen battery swapping stations.
• Ensure compliance with AIS-038 and all relevant regulatory & industry standards.
• Lead prototype development, testing, reliability validation, field trials, and design refinement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for product integration, performance engineering, and manufacturing scalability.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• 1525 years of experience in Automation, Robotics, SPM, Machine Design, Mechatronics, or Industrial Machinery .
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• PLC/SCADA systems: Rockwell, Omron, Siemens
• Servo motion systems, drives, linear motors, AGVs/AMRs
• Vision systems, sensors, safety circuits, and industrial control components
• CAD/CAE Tools: SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, Ansys
• Experience in:
• Robotic platform development
• Automated packing/assembly lines
• High-speed industrial machinery
• Robotics integration & motion control
• Deep understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, control systems, system dynamics, and motion analysis .

Domain Experience (Preferred)

• Electric Vehicles (EV), battery swapping, or energy storage systems
• Automotive, chemical, electronics, high-precision manufacturing
• Experience leading large automation/robotics programs in a product development environment

Key Leadership Competencies

• Strategic technology leadership and roadmap creation
• Strong people management and cross-functional collaboration
• Vendor, partner, and external ecosystem management
• Innovation-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capability
• Ability to deliver complex systems under aggressive timelines