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  

equipment. Should have experience of testing and debugging circuits using CRO, Digital multimeters etc.  

• 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.