Job Description Summary
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Robotics & Automation Engineer to join our Power Transformer manufacturing team. In this factory-based role, you will bridge mechanical processes and digital controls, designing and deploying sophisticated automated systems to optimize production. You will be instrumental in driving the digital transformation of our facility, ensuring that robotics solutions are scalable, safe, and seamlessly integrated into our existing operational ecosystem.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee robotics and automation initiatives from conceptualization and business case development through design, testing, commissioning, and final handover.
Process Optimization: Analyze manual manufacturing workflows in collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and execute high-impact automation opportunities using Lean principles.
Operational Integration: Partner with factory operators to develop intuitive, productive solutions that meet operational needs, improve productivity,
and enhance safety standards.
Digital Connectivity: Serve as the primary liaison between operations and IT/OT teams to integrate robotic systems with enterprise platforms, including SAP, MES, and Windchill, using standard industrial data protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT).
Strategic Contribution: Assist in the development and execution of the factory’s long-term automation and digitalization roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business and technology objectives.
Vendor Management: Manage external vendors and system integrators; oversee the procurement of robotic hardware and ensure SLA compliance for post-installation support.
Capability Building: Design and deliver training programs for shop-floor operators and maintenance technicians to ensure the sustainable adoption and troubleshooting of new automated systems.
A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skil