Commissioning Lead

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB's Robotics business in Bangalore seeks a seasoned Commissioning Engineer to execute onsite robot commissioning, program development, and process tuning across automotive paint applications.

You will monitor project execution through all phases, ensure coating quality, and collaborate with customers while traveling extensively. A BE/BTech or Diploma in related fields is required, with 10–12 years of hands-on automation and paint shop experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or diploma in Paint, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics.
• 10–12 years of experience in paint robots, preferably with automotive customers.
• Hands-on experience in automation and paint shop environments.
• Proficiency with robot software tools (Robot Studio, RobView) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks).
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills, with ability to work across projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute on-site robot commissioning and debugging across projects.
• Coordinate with the Senior Commissioning Engineer to ensure timely FAC.
• Adhere to contractual obligations, quality benchmarks, safety, and cybersecurity standards.
• Improve project execution processes and system design through technical expertise.
• Manage field activities, including maintenance, diagnostics, and model simulations.
• Travel up to 90–95% and interact with customers in engineering-driven environments.

Skills

Automation experience

Paint robots

Customer-facing communication

MS Office

Education

BE/BTech or Diploma in Paint/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

Robot Studio

RobView

SCADA

MOTOSIM

AutoCAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to: Project Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for executing commissioning activities across projects of varying scale and complexity, working in close coordination with the Senior Commissioning Engineer. The role requires the diligent and efficient execution of all commissioning tasks in strict adherence to contractual obligations, quality benchmarks, safety regulations, and cybersecurity standards. Additionally, the position contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by providing technical expertise aimed at enhancing project execution processes, product performance, and overall system design.

The work model for the role is: Li_Onsite

This role is contributing to the Robotics & Discrete Automation in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Execute on-site robot commissioning and debugging activities, including program development, process tuning, and troubleshooting across various robotic applications.
• Monitor and manage project execution through all phases until Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) is achieved.
• Ensure accurate achievement and optimization of paint process parameters, including DFT, gloss, color matching, and overall coating quality (powder, solvent-borne, and water-borne).
• Perform robot maintenance, disassembly, mechanical/electrical diagnostics, and conveyor/vision system support, including new model simulations.
• Utilize expertise in sealant and spraying equipment (e.g., ABB IDFP, Graco PCF, SCA Dozer) and apply deep process knowledge to ensure consistent paint and spray applications.
• Apply proficiency in mechanical and electrical drawings, atomizers/spray guns, and robotic spray adjustments for precise and reliable system performance.

Qualifications for the role

• B.E/ B. Tech/ Diploma in Paint /Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/ Mechatronics
• 10 -12 years of experience in Paint Robots, prior work experience with automotive customers is an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in automation and paint shop environments, with basic proficiency in robot software tools (Robot Studio, RobView, SCADA, MOTOSIM) and exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD, CATIA, and SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical tasks, troubleshoot, and interface effectively with customers in engineering‑driven environments.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to create clear technical presentations.
• Requires extensive travel (up to 90–95%) and strong customer‑facing communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

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