Lead Product Development Engineer — Robotics, Mechatronics & Industrial Simulators

Company: Valtep.ai
Location: Noida / Delhi NCR / Manesar /Pune/ Chennai or Kolkata
Experience: 3–6 years
Employment: Full-time
Compensation: ₹8–15 LPA target; higher for candidates with proven end-to-end hardware product ownership.

About Valtep.ai

Valtep.ai develops up-to-date industrial training solutions combining physical simulators, virtual reality, AI, embedded systems and digital training technologies.

We are expanding our portfolio across welding simulators, truck and excavator simulators, CNC machine simulators, electronics training systems and AI-powered industrial safety solutions.

We are seeking a hands-on product development engineer who can independently lead the journey from concept to working prototype, outsourced manufacturing, quality validation and customer deployment.

Core Responsibilities

Product Architecture & Engineering

- Translate customer requirements into functional specifications, system architectures, technical drawings and prototype plans.
- Design and integrate mechanical, electronic, sensor-based and embedded control systems.
- Coordinate hardware and software integration with Unity, Unreal, VR and other simulation platforms.
- Research open-source hardware, software frameworks, simulation engines and commercially available components.
- Identify reusable hardware and software modules across multiple simulator products.

BOM, Procurement & Vendor Development

- Prepare detailed engineering BOMs, component specifications, cost estimates and approved alternatives.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers for sensors, motors, controllers, joysticks, displays, structural components, PCBs and motion systems.
- Obtain quotations, compare technical specifications, negotiate pricing and manage procurement within approved budgets.
- Identify local and international sourcing alternatives and maintain supplier databases.
- Track lead times, delivery schedules, component availability and inventory.
- Optimize product cost without compromising safety, reliability or performance.

Contractor & Outsourced Manufacturing Management

- Identify, evaluate and manage external mechanical,



electronics, embedded software, AI and fabrication specialists.
- Prepare contractor scopes of work, technical deliverables, acceptance criteria and milestone schedules.
- Coordinate with third-party factories, machine shops, fabrication units and PCB assembly providers.
- Evaluate shared workshops, makerspaces, incubator laboratories and small industrial facilities for prototype development.
- Supervise fabrication, wiring, mechanical assembly, integration and outsourced manufacturing activities.
- Ensure technical documents, source code, engineering drawings and other contracted deliverables are transferred to Valtep.

Quality Control, Inspection & Safety

- Establish component inspection, assembly inspection, test procedures and final product acceptance criteria.
- Review vendor workmanship, dimensions, fitment, electrical wiring, performance and product reliability.
- Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT) and support site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Prepare inspection checklists, defect reports, corrective actions and product release documentation.
- Identify electrical, mechanical and operational hazards, and coordinate specialist safety assessments.
- Ensure safety-critical machine integrations are reviewed and validated by qualified experts and approved by relevant OEMs where required.
- Manage final product installation, commissioning, user documentation and technical handover.

Embedded Systems, AI & VR Integration

- Develop and troubleshoot prototypes using Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, Arduino or industrial controllers.
- Integrate physical inputs, sensors, cameras, motors and actuators with Unity/Unreal software.
- Work with Python, C/C++, OpenCV, YOLO and relevant embedded communication protocols.
- Develop prototype AI camera monitoring, detection,



alerts and hardware-controller interfaces.
- Evaluate open-source libraries, licensing, platform support, reliability and vendor dependencies.
- Coordinate specialized functional-safety engineering for machine-stop and motion-inhibit features.

Team & Project Leadership

- Supervise a junior engineering analyst and external contractors.
- Own project schedules, budgets, technical milestones, procurement status and quality deliverables.
- Coordinate with customers, equipment manufacturers and the internal VR/software team.
- Maintain engineering repositories, technical documentation, BOM revisions and vendor records.
- Continuously improve product manufacturability, maintainability and development cost.

Essential Qualifications

- BE/BTech in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3–6 years in hardware product development, industrial automation, robotics, simulator development, new product development (NPD) or special-purpose machinery.
- Demonstrated experience personally building and integrating working electromechanical products.
- Experience creating BOMs, sourcing components and coordinating prototype fabrication.
- Familiarity with mechanical CAD, embedded electronics, sensors and controllers.
- Working knowledge of Python, C/C++ or equivalent embedded programming.
- Experience managing vendors, external engineers or outsourced manufacturing work.
- Ability to inspect prototypes, troubleshoot hardware and coordinate assembly/testing.

Strongly Preferred

- Experience taking products from prototype to low-volume manufacturing.
- Supplier qualification, incoming QC, FAT/SAT, DFM/DFA and engineering change management.
- Experience with industrial simulators, robotics, automotive test rigs or CNC/automation equipment.
- Exposure to machine vision, AI edge devices, motion platforms and VR integration.
- Experience selecting and managing local fabrication or contract-manufacturing facilities.
- Familiarity with industrial safety principles and structured risk assessment.

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Product Development Engineer — Robotics, Mechatronics & Industrial Simulators (Delhi)
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📍 Delhi