Job Description

Job Title: SME – Robotics & Physical AI

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Description:

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The CoE – Robotics & Drones is a global Center-of-Excellence role responsible for defining, standardizing, and governing the use of robotics and unmanned systems within AI-ready and hyperscale data centers.

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This role serves as the technical authority for robotic inspection, autonomous monitoring, and drone-based assessment capabilities that improve safety, speed, and operational reliability in mission-critical environments.

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The position establishes global frameworks for deploying ground robotics and aerial drones to support facility inspections, thermal analysis, security patrols, and operational intelligence.

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The role supports smart hands services, remote inspections, and predictive maintenance programs where human access is constrained or risk-prone.

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This is a strategic role shaping how AI data centers leverage autonomous systems for safer, faster, and more reliable operations

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Define and govern global robotics and drone adoption strategies for AI and hyperscale data centers
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- Develop use cases for robotic and drone-based inspections, monitoring, and assessments
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- Design autonomous and semi-autonomous inspection workflows for server halls, rooftops, and critical infrastructure
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- Establish standards for robotic navigation, obstacle avoidance, and operational safety
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- Integrate thermal, visual, acoustic,



and environmental sensors into inspection workflows
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- Define drone-based inspection models for external infrastructure and hard-to-access areas
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- Develop procedures for hotspot detection, airflow anomalies, water leak identification, and equipment degradation
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- Integrate robotic and drone outputs with CMMS and ticketing systems for automated work orders
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- Enable data integration with DCIM and Digital Twin platforms for contextual visualization
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- Define safety, compliance, and regulatory frameworks for robotic and drone operations
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- Define training and certification pathways for operators and supervisors
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- Evaluate robotics and drone vendors and emerging technologies
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Qualifications & Experience

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- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field
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- 6–12 years of experience in mission-critical operations, automation, or industrial robotics
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- Experience with robotics, drones, or autonomous systems in controlled environments
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- Familiarity with data center facilities and operational workflows
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- Understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements
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- Experience integrating automation outputs into enterprise systems
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- Knowledge of sensor technologies and data capture methods
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- Robust problem-solving and analytical skills
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- Strong documentation and communication skills
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- Hyperscale or critical infrastructure experience preferred
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