Job Tittle: Maintenance Lead – PLC, Automation & Robotics

Location: Bangalore

Industry: BESS / EV / Lithium-ion Battery / Automated Manufacturing

Experience: 12+ Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechatronics

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Lead – PLC, Automation & Robotics to lead automation engineering, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization of highly automated BESS assembly and manufacturing lines.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in PLC programming, industrial robotics, servo and motion systems, industrial communication networks, laser welding, pneumatics, MES, HMI, and production automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PLC programming, troubleshooting, logic optimization, commissioning, and maintenance using Keyence KV8000, Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi GX Works 2/3, and Omron Sysmac Studio.
• Manage PLC-HMI communication, data logging, machine integration, and production monitoring systems.
• Handle FAT/SAT, machine commissioning, validation, and automation system integration.
• Configure, tune, and troubleshoot servo drives and motion-control systems, including Inovance and other precision motion platforms.
• Lead operation, programming, path teaching, commissioning, and maintenance of KUKA, Yamaha, and FANUC robots.
• Troubleshoot robotic controllers, servo systems, mechanical issues, communication failures, and programming-related problems.
• Optimize robotic cycle time and overall equipment performance.
• Manage and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including EtherCAT, PROFINET, CC-Link, and EtherNet/IP.
• Maintain and troubleshoot distributed I/O systems including Beckhoff, SMC, Elco, and other automation platforms.
• Lead preventive and breakdown maintenance of laser welding systems, including IPG Photonics, Max Photonics, and Carman Haas welding heads/optics.
• Ensure proper alignment, maintenance, and performance of laser and optical systems used in BESS manufacturing.
• Manage SMC and Airtac pneumatic systems, including cylinders, solenoid valves, FRLs, manifolds, and vacuum systems.
• Optimize pneumatic and vacuum systems to improve equipment reliability and reduce compressed-air consumption.
• Drive improvements in OEE, equipment availability, cycle time, MTBF, and MTTR while reducing recurring breakdowns.
• Plan manpower deployment for breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, commissioning, and improvement activities.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives for chronic automation and equipment failures.
• Manage critical automation spares, inventory, AMC/service requirements, and vendor relationships.

Candidate Profile

• 12+ years of experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in PLC, robotics, automation maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in BESS, EV, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, or other highly automated production environments will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of preventive and breakdown maintenance, RCA, CAPA, OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Ability to lead maintenance teams and coordinate effectively with production, engineering, OEMs, and external vendors.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach

Project Engineer - BESS

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 8-10 Years

Qualification: Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or a related field

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer – BESS to lead the technical sizing, design, and solutioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and integrated Solar + Storage projects. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in renewable energy, power systems, and energy storage, with expertise in system design, transformer selection, grid integration, and project execution. This role involves supporting projects from feasibility analysis through engineering design, technical proposals, customer engagement, and commissioning support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical sizing and solutioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including battery capacity, inverter sizing, auxiliary systems, and overall system optimization.
• Conduct feasibility studies, load profile analysis, and energy modeling to recommend optimal BESS configurations and energy management strategies.
• Design, size, and specify power and distribution transformers (oil-filled and dry-type) for BESS and renewable energy applications.
• Evaluate Solar PV + BESS project sites, including solar generation potential, land availability, electrical infrastructure, and grid connection requirements.
• Develop optimized system designs considering cost, efficiency, performance, lifecycle, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze customer energy consumption patterns and prepare customized technical solutions, solution architecture, and integration strategies.
• Prepare technical proposals, engineering documentation, compliance reports, and tender submissions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Project Execution teams to enhance existing products and develop new energy storage solutions.
• Provide technical support during customer meetings, pre-sales discussions, solution presentations, and business case development.
• Resolve technical queries, troubleshoot system performance issues, and recommend performance optimization strategies.
• Conduct technical training for internal teams, EPC partners, customers, and service engineers.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, IEEE, UL, and other relevant electrical and renewable energy standards.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) architecture and components, including Battery Packs, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Conversion Systems (PCS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Transformers, and Switchgear.
• Hands-on experience in BESS sizing, electrical system design, and renewable energy integration.
• Expertise in transformer sizing, specification, and selection for grid-connected renewable energy projects.
• Experience with Solar PV systems, hybrid Solar + BESS projects, site feasibility studies, and grid integration.
• Strong knowledge of load profile analysis, energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and system performance optimization.
• Familiarity with electrical protection systems, HV/LV distribution systems, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), and engineering drawings.
• Experience in tender documentation, compliance evaluation, and technical proposal preparation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI productivity tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or a related discipline.
• Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar + Storage projects.
• Knowledge of SCADA, EMS, remote monitoring, and data acquisition systems.
• Exposure to renewable energy regulations, international standards, and grid code requirements.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, utility companies, and renewable energy developers.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and renewable energy projects.
• Exposure to advanced energy storage and hybrid Solar + Storage technologies.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional engineering and project teams.
• Career growth through innovative projects and continuous learning opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to the transition toward sustainable and clean energy solutions.

Test Materialisation & Execution Engineer

Location: Bangalore (On-site/Hybrid)

Experience: 5–10 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Test Materialisation & Execution Engineer to design, build, and enhance testing infrastructure that enables reliable and efficient software validation. The role involves working on test frameworks, execution environments, automation systems, and developer tooling to improve software quality at scale.

The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with hands-on experience in testing ecosystems, build systems, and scalable execution environments. You should be comfortable working with complex codebases and building solutions that help engineering teams ship reliable software faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop test execution frameworks and automation solutions.
• Build and maintain systems for test discovery, execution, reporting, and validation.
• Work with test runners, build systems, and development ecosystems to improve testing workflows.
• Develop scalable and reliable execution environments using sandboxed or containerized technologies.
• Integrate testing solutions with CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows.
• Analyze test performance, reliability, and effectiveness to improve developer productivity.
• Work with engineering teams to identify and resolve flaky tests and improve test coverage.
• Build tools that enable safe execution of generated or untrusted code at scale.

Must Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with test frameworks and runners in at least one major programming ecosystem (Java, .NET, or similar).
• Strong understanding of build systems and software execution environments.
• Experience with sandboxed or containerized execution approaches.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or TypeScript.
• Experience designing and implementing automation solutions.
• Ability to understand complex software systems and deliver production-ready solutions.

Good to Have

• Experience with CI/CD pipeline internals.
• Knowledge of code coverage tools and test analytics.
• Experience with flaky test detection and mitigation strategies.
• Exposure to test-impact analysis techniques.
• Experience safely executing untrusted, generated, or dynamically created code.
• Experience building developer tools or engineering productivity platforms.

What We Look For

• Strong ownership mindset and ability to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Fast learner who can quickly understand unfamiliar codebases and technologies.
• Passion for improving developer productivity and software quality.
• Ability to solve complex technical challenges with minimal supervision.

Work Location

Bangalore – On-site / Hybrid