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 current 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 professional 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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