Position Name : Industrial Automation & Technical Capability Development Specialist Department : Academy Vacancy : 1 Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience:
5–8 years of experience in electrical and automation technologies, including PLC systems, robotics, industrial automation, and the integration of AI into workflows.

Location:
Pune Reporting to : Head – Talent and Training Academy Purpose Of The Position Design, develop, and deliver training programs in robotics, industrial automation, PLCs, control systems, and electrical/electronic technologies to strengthen workforce capabilities and support production requirements. Introduce and implement relevant automation technologies, develop hands-on training projects, and facilitate knowledge transfer on Group-specific automation standards such as VASS to employees and business partners. Support the integration of AI and related technologies into business processes and workflows. Authority Evaluation & certification of employees and business partners on Group standard qualifications. Skills Required
• Knowledge of automotive production processes, industrial automation, control systems, and electrical/electronic technologies to identify technical training needs
• Installation and commissioning of industrial automation equipment to specifications, including setup of hands-on training projects
• PLC and robot programming, system integration, troubleshooting, and practical training delivery aligned with automation standards.
• Workflow digitalization using low-code tools, digital learning platforms, and systems integration
• Data analysis and dashboard development to measure training effectiveness, digital adoption, and realized business benefits
• Secondary capability: AI skills development, generative AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and prompt engineering to support responsible workflow integration with privacy, security, and human oversight
• Cross-functional consulting, training design and facilitation, knowledge transfer to employees and business partners, and vendor management

Key Responsibilities
& Tasks Industrial Automation, Robotics & Technical Training Management:




• Partner with stakeholders to identify emerging technical skill needs and translate business and production priorities into targeted automation training pathways.
• Design curricula, modules, presentations, and training methods covering PLCs, robotics, control systems, and electrical/electronic technologies.
• Develop in-house control-system projects and demonstrations; deliver interactive training that builds practical skills through hands-on exercises and troubleshooting.
• Support the setup and maintenance of training equipment, software, and projects; develop short-term and supplementary modules on emerging automation technologies.
• Group Standards Qualification & Production Support:
• Deliver timely training, knowledge transfer, and qualification in Group-specific automation standards, including VASS, for employees and business partners supporting new and existing projects.
• Develop supplier training materials and demonstration kits, facilitate knowledge sharing, and assess and certify suppliers within the assigned scope.
• Serve as the Academy’s single point of contact for car production areas, partnering with production heads and managers to identify operational challenges and technical skill gaps.
• Support the introduction and implementation of robotics and automation technologies, working with production teams to integrate relevant innovations. Project Support – Automation & Technical Capability
• Support new and ongoing automation projects by identifying technical skill requirements and aligning training plans with project milestones and production readiness.
• Provide technical support for PLC, robotics, control-system, and electrical/electronic projects, including setup, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting in coordination with project teams.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, suppliers,



and business partners to support implementation, resolve technical and training gaps, and facilitate knowledge transfer in line with Group standards, including VASS.
• Track assigned project actions and training readiness; document technical solutions, handover materials, and lessons learned for reuse in training and future projects. AI Skilling, Adoption & Use-Case Support
• Support role-based AI learning pathways, awareness campaigns, bootcamps, prompt labs, communities of practice, and leader enablement while prioritizing core automation responsibilities.
• Support responsible adoption of approved AI tools, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, through practical use cases and coaching; measure proficiency, usage, and productivity impact.
• Help assess and prioritize AI opportunities by value, feasibility, and risk; define requirements, ownership, and success measures, and coordinate pilots, testing, rollout, and handover with relevant functions.
• Incorporate privacy, security, intellectual property, and human oversight requirements; maintain use-case inventories, decision logs, and risk assessments. Stop or redesign use cases without validated value, usable data, accountable ownership, or scalable controls.
• Support change networks and adoption plans; document reusable prompts and implementation lessons. Research, Industry Collaboration & Training Effectiveness
• Monitor advances in robotics, industrial automation, and learning technologies; contribute to research projects and incorporate relevant industry insights into training.
• Build partnerships with industry experts, external training providers, and qualified networks; organize workshops and seminars and recommend relevant training tools and resources.
• Engage future talent through the DIY Centre while promoting the SAVW brand.
• Evaluate training progress and effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics; maintain training documentation, qualification records, and participant progress reports.
• Develop dashboards covering technical capability, digital adoption, AI maturity, the use-case pipeline, risks, and benefits; use outcomes to refine programs and scale proven solutions.

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