Technical Manager - Automation

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Company: Epiroc Mining India Pvt. Ltd

About Epiroc

Epiroc is a global leader in mining and infrastructure equipment, dedicated to driving productivity and sustainability across the industry. We are committed to building a better, more sustainable world through cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions in automation, digitalization, and electrification.

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Manager Automation, to provide strong technical leadership and system-level direction for developing advanced automation solutions in Epirocs Underground portfolio.

This role is focused on heavy machinery automation - encompassing embedded control systems, real-time communication, and offboard supervisory platforms for mining and construction equipment.

You will act as a technical steward, driving design integrity, software-hardware integration, and cross-functional alignment across Underground Material Handling, Drilling, and brand-agnostic automation platforms.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation automation and control architectures - including Automotive CAN-based systems, C/C++ development, and Qt-based visualization - ensuring scalable, reliable, and safe operation of Epirocs autonomous and semi-autonomous equipment.

This position requires deep hands-on technical expertise, system-level thinking, and collaboration across global R&D teams.

Mission of the Role

To define and drive the technical direction, architecture, and integration of automation and control systems that enable Epirocs next generation of intelligent and sustainable mining & construction equipment.

This role focuses on developing robust, scalable, and interoperable system architectures across onboard and offboard automation domains - ensuring seamless interaction between embedded controllers, sensors, and operator platforms.

By combining deep system expertise, architectural stewardship, and cross-domain collaboration, the Technical Manager ensures that every automation solution is technically robust and future-ready while supporting new technology initiatives, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts to align with global divisional R&D teams, accelerate time-to-market, and drive business growth in line with Epirocs sustainability and innovation goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Define and guide the system, hardware, and software architecture for onboard (embedded) and offboard automation solutions.
• Ensure scalability, interoperability, and reusability across control systems, platforms, and global projects.

System Integration:

• Lead the integration of embedded controllers, sensors, HMIs, and supervisory systems, ensuring seamless system behavior and communication.
• Oversee implementation using C/C++, Qt/QML, and Automotive CAN/J1939 frameworks, maintaining high standards of performance and safety.
• Drive hardware software co-design efforts, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure cohesive system performance and optimized interfaces.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure compliance with architectural principles, functional safety standards (ISO 13849 / IEC 61508), and software best practices.

Innovation:

• Support new technology initiatives, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts that strengthen future product capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system reliability, maintainability, and efficiency.

Project Execution:

• Oversee validation and testing of automation features through simulation, lab setups, and field trials, ensuring hardwaresoftware reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with global test and verification teams to ensure system readiness and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Technical Governance and Knowledge Sharing:

• Establish and uphold design standards, coding guidelines, and version-control practices across projects.
• Promote DevOps and CI/CD methodologies for efficient software delivery and integration.
• Mentor engineers by sharing architectural and hardware integration insights, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with global R&D centers to align architecture, feature roadmaps, and software / hardware standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and testing teams to ensure system coherence and end-to-end performance validation.
• Serve as a technical bridge between product management, controls, and software teams, ensuring consistent design intent.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in C and C++ (11/14/17) for embedded or real-time systems.
• Strong experience with Automotive CAN / J1939 communication and diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience in Qt/QML for HMI or visualization development.
• System-level understanding of distributed architectures, controllers, sensors, and HMIs.
• Familiarity with build systems (CMake), version control (Git), and CI/CD environments.

Architectural and System Integration Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in defining and evolving systems or software architectures for complex embedded systems.
• Proven ability to bridge hardwaresoftware integration, ensuring interoperability across platforms and components.
• Deep understanding of functional decomposition, interface design, and system behavior validation.

Collaboration and Technical Influence:

• Strong ability to influence technical decisions and align cross-functional teams toward a common architecture or system goal.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across multicultural, global teams.
• Capable of mentoring engineers and guiding design discussions to maintain architectural consistency and technical excellence.

Domain Experience:

• Prior experience in Mining, Construction, Off-highway, or Automotive industries preferred.
• Exposure to Functional Safety standards (ISO 13849 / IEC 61508) is an advantage.

Education:

• Bachelors or masters degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering or a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with SCADA, remote control, tele-operation, or autonomous machinery used in heavy equipment or off-highway vehicles.
• Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849 / IEC 61508) and cybersecurity concepts for embedded control systems.
• Familiarity with simulation and testing tools (e.g., Gazebo, Unity, or MATLAB/Simulink-based environments) for validation of automation features.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing setups.
• Exposure to system engineering processes (requirements management, system verification, and validation).
• Prior collaboration with global cross-functional R&D teams or international assignments.
• Certification such as Certified Functional Safety Engineer (TV SD) is an advantage

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package tailored to your expertise.
• Global career opportunities across Epirocs worldwide network.
• Epiroc University for continuous learning and competence development.
• Competitive salary and benefits, rewarding your expertise and contribution.
• Innovative projects that shape the future of automation and sustainability.
• Hybrid work culture supporting flexibility, collaboration, and well-being.
• Inclusive environment built on trust, innovation, and teamwork.

Why you should apply:

This role offers high technical visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape the architecture and integration of next-generation automation and control systems across onboard and offboard domains. Youll collaborate with global R&D teams to define scalable, interoperable, and brand-agnostic automation platforms that enable seamless operation across mixed fleets in mining and construction - strengthening Epirocs global leadership in automation and autonomy. If youre passionate about driving system-level innovation, ensuring design integrity, and influencing how intelligent and sustainable machines are built, this position provides the perfect platform to make a real-world impact.