Head of Department – Mechatronics.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the design and development of robotics, industrial automation systems, and autonomous machines.
• Promote collaboration between engineers, designers, and stakeholders to drive innovative mechatronics solutions.
• Mentor team members to develop expertise in robotics and automation technologies.
  

Project Development and Execution

• Drive the design and development of autonomous systems and robotics for industrial and commercial applications.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure efficient project execution.
• Ensure all projects adhere to client specifications and industry safety standards.
  

Innovative and Sustainable Design

• Develop cutting-edge mechatronics solutions that incorporate robotics, AI, and automation technologies.
• Promote sustainable and scalable design approaches to enhance operational efficiency and system longevity.
• Utilize advanced simulation and testing tools to optimize system performance and reliability.
  

Quality Control and Compliance

• Establish and enforce quality control protocols for robotic and automation system development.
• Oversee compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in the design and implementation of mechatronics solutions.
• Conduct regular reviews to ensure that designs meet the required standards for safety, functionality, and performance.
  

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide high-level technical presentations and reports to clients, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide customized mechatronics solutions.
• Ensure the successful delivery of projects through effective communication, feedback, and timely execution.
  

Work Experience

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Mechatronics system design
• 4 years of experience as a project lead with team of engineers reporting to the candidate
• 2-4 years of experience as a L2 manager with multiple teams or multi tiered team reporting to the candidate
• Should have successfully executed atleast 1 client project as a project lead with a team of engineers reporting to the candidate.
• Proven experience of pitching ideas/presentation, planning, budgeting, hiring/interviewing and executing project.
• Some level of experience with industrial methodologies & standards such as Design Thinking, Kanban, Kaizen, Just in Time, knowledge of quality control methodologies such as Six sigma etc.
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong verbal and written technical communication & presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership & coordination skills for engagement of multi-disciplinary teams
  

Prior Technical Experience & Skills Desired

• Designing & building circuits/circuit boards using electronic components/sensors/switches/ICs using soldering/bonding
  

• Working knowledge in DC electronics & power electronics.
• Hands on experience of integrating devices such as sensors, actuators, IoT devices, microcontrollers, drivers, industrial controllers, various types of motors, actuators, switches, ICs etc. & developing working software to run the integrated HW system.
• Should be familiar with circuit simulation software such as MATLAB Simulink Mechatronics package or equivalent
• Should have hands on experience with C/C++, Java, Python. Knowledge of assembler level coding good to have. Knowledge of Ladder programming good to have.
• Knowledge of ROS (Robot operating system), Gazebo required.
• Hands on experience with sensors (Lidar, IR/ultrasonic range, tilt, encoders, GPS etc.), IoT devices, motors (servo, stepper, DC) required.
• Experience of integrating sensors & actuators with microconroller required. Communication protocols - CANBUS, TCP/IP, RS232 etc. required.