Requisition ID: 299747

- Relocation Authorized: None
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Chennai

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Robotics Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of robotic and automated systems across engineering and construction projects. This is a senior individual-contributor role for an engineer who has spent at least a decade taking robotic systems from concept through field commissioning, and who is comfortable operating at the intersection of mechanical design, control systems, embedded software, and site execution.

The successful candidate will own the technical direction of robotics initiatives: selecting platforms and architectures, integrating sensing and control hardware, validating performance against safety and reliability requirements, and mentoring a team of engineers and technicians. Equally important is commercial and constructability judgement, since the role is expected to spot where robotics earns its place on an EPC project and where it does not.

Major Responsibilities:

- Lead the full lifecycle design of robotic systems, including kinematic and mechanical concept development, actuator and sensor selection, control architecture definition, and integration with plant and site control systems.
- Define system requirements, interface specifications, and acceptance criteria, and translate them into design documentation, test plans, and commissioning procedures. Integrate robotic platforms with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial network infrastructure, ensuring reliable data exchange and interlock behaviour with the wider control system.



Carry out functional safety and risk assessments in line with applicable machinery and robot safety standards, and specify the protective measures, safety-rated components, and validation evidence required.
- Lead factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and field commissioning, resolving technical issues under schedule pressure and handing over stable systems to operations.
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior and mid-level engineers, review their deliverables, and raise the engineering standard of the team. Evaluate emerging robotics, autonomy, and machine-vision technologies, run pilot studies, and recommend where automation delivers measurable safety, quality, or productivity gains.
- Support proposals and estimates with technical scope definition, equipment selection, and effort and cost inputs for robotics packages.
- Identify use cases across the construction lifecycle where robotic support eases construction and lead the pilots to prove or disprove them.
- Work with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to embed robotic solutions into project execution plans and field work packages.

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Control Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in robotics, automation, or control systems is an advantage.
- Minimum 15 years of professional engineering experience in industrial automation, control systems, robotics, or mechatronic system development, including delivery of systems into production or field operation.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Demonstrated domain knowledge of oil and gas EPC and construction projects, including engineering, procurement, fabrication, modularization, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover. Strong hands-on capability in industrial automation architecture and integration, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, safety instrumented or safety PLC systems, variable-frequency drives, motion control, instrumentation, and industrial control panels.
- Practical knowledge of industrial communication and OT integration, including protocols and networks such as Ether Net/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, and time-series or historian interfaces, with an understanding of cybersecurity and network segregation requirements. Proven ability to develop automation deliverables such as control philosophies, functional descriptions, I/O lists, cause-and-effect matrices, control narratives, interface specifications, test procedures, and commissioning dossiers.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary system integration, including requirements definition, design reviews, vendor coordination, FAT, SAT, loop checks, field commissioning, troubleshooting, performance validation, and final handover.



Sound knowledge of construction methods, work packaging, temporary works, site logistics, permit-to-work practices, constructability, and the safety, quality, schedule, and productivity drivers that govern deployment on active oil and gas construction sites. Working knowledge of machinery safety, functional safety, hazardous-area requirements, and applicable codes and standards, with the ability to participate in risk assessments and define safeguards, interlocks, validation evidence, and compliance documentation. Ability to identify and qualify automation opportunities, develop technical and commercial business cases, define measurable acceptance criteria, execute field trials, and support adoption at scale.
- Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, written communication, and mentoring skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, procurement, construction, HSE, commissioning, operations, vendors, and technology partners. Experience with industrial robot platforms such as ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, or equivalent—including offline programming, end-of-arm tooling, machine vision, calibration, cell integration, and robot safety—is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of autonomous robotic systems—including AMRs, unmanned ground vehicles, or quadruped robots; localisation and navigation; perception and sensor fusion; fleet management; mission planning; remote operations; and integration with site or plant systems—is an added advantage.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust perks to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to

📌 Senior Engineer-Robotics (India)
🏢 Bechtel
📍 India