Field Operations Auditor

Kody Technolab Limited; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kody Technolab Limited is seeking a Field Operations Auditor / Operations Excellence Specialist to oversee the robotic fleet nationwide in India. The role requires extensive travel to audit robot health, assess field operations, and ensure high standards of performance and customer experience across deployment sites.

The candidate will own field operations, manage documentation and teams, and interact with mall authorities and clients to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of robotics systems, electronics, and automation equipment.
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with operational documentation and reporting.
• Ability to perform technical inspections and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic audits of deployed robots across locations.
• Inspect robot health: hardware, software, navigation, sensors, battery, charging and accessories.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and schedules.
• Identify issues and coordinate with tech teams for resolution.
• Verify robot functionality, navigation accuracy and customer experience.
• Ensure SOPs, safety guidelines, and presentation standards are met at sites.
• Monitor uptime and predict potential failures to prevent outages.
• Evaluate field engineers and on-site manpower; provide feedback and improvements.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with observations, photos, and corrective actions.
• Interact with mall management and client representatives to resolve concerns.

Skills

Robotics knowledge

Hardware troubleshooting

Process auditing

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Robotics

MBA in Operations/Supply Chain/PM

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Position: Field Operations Auditor / Operations Excellence Specialist

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3–4 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, technically strong, and highly disciplined Field Operations Auditor / Operations Excellence Specialist to ensure the operational excellence of our deployed robotic fleet across India.

This is a field-intensive role where the selected candidate will travel extensively to audit robot health, evaluate field operations, assess manpower performance, interact with clients and mall authorities, and ensure every deployment location maintains the highest operational standards.

The person will act as the eyes and ears of the Operations Department, taking complete ownership of field operations and ensuring that robots, manpower, documentation, and customer experience consistently meet company expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic audits of deployed robots across all assigned locations.


• Inspect overall robot health, including hardware, software, navigation, sensors, battery, charging systems, and accessories.


• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and ensure maintenance schedules are followed.


• Identify hardware and software issues, perform initial troubleshooting, and coordinate with technical teams for timely resolution.


• Verify robot functionality, navigation accuracy, customer interaction, and overall operational performance.


• Ensure all robots comply with company SOPs, operational standards, and safety guidelines.


• Verify robot cleanliness, branding, charging stations, and overall presentation at deployment sites.


• Monitor robot uptime and proactively identify potential failures before they impact operations.


• Evaluate the performance of field engineers and on-site manpower based on technical knowledge, troubleshooting ability, response time, documentation, professionalism, ownership, and SOP compliance.


• Conduct performance audits and provide structured feedback and improvement recommendations.


• Interact with mall management, facility teams, and client representatives to collect operational feedback and resolve concerns.


• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.


• Investigate robot breakdowns, operational incidents, and customer complaints, and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).


• Prepare detailed audit reports with observations, photographs, corrective actions, and recommendations.


• Verify inventory, spare parts availability, tools, batteries, chargers, and asset records at each deployment location.


• Ensure all deployment, maintenance, service, and audit documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.


• Track open issues and ensure timely closure through effective coordination with Operations, Technical Support, Product, and Logistics teams.


• Identify recurring operational challenges and recommend improvements to deployment processes, maintenance practices, SOPs, and overall operational efficiency.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards during all field activities.


• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly audit reports, performance trackers, and operational dashboards.


• Travel extensively across India to conduct audits, inspections, preventive maintenance reviews, and operational assessments.


• Take complete ownership of assigned locations and ensure the highest standards of robot performance, field execution, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (Mandatory)


• MBA in Operations, Supply Chain, or Project Management (Preferred))

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of robotics systems, electronics, mechanical assemblies, and automation equipment.


• Hands-on experience in hardware troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.


• Basic understanding of Linux, networking, and software diagnostics.


• Knowledge of inventory management and asset tracking.


• Experience with operational documentation and reporting.


• Ability to perform technical inspections and identify root causes of failures.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and reporting tools.

Soft Skills

• Excellent observation and analytical skills.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• High level of ownership and accountability.


• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Professional client handling and relationship management.


• Adaptability to work in dynamic field environments.


• Strong time management and multitasking skills.

Travel Requirement

• Willingness to stay at deployment locations for extended periods whenever required.


• Flexible to work on weekends, holidays, or outside business hours during critical operational activities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes complete ownership of field operations and believes in accountability.


• Has a passion for travelling and working on-site.


• Can independently manage multiple deployment locations.


• Has strong technical troubleshooting capabilities.


• Is detail-oriented and process-driven.


• Can identify operational risks before they become critical issues.


• Maintains excellent relationships with clients, mall management, and internal teams.


• Is disciplined in documentation, reporting, and follow-up.


• Has a continuous improvement mindset and drives operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with one of India's fastest-growing robotics deployment companies.


• High-impact role with complete ownership of Pan-India field operations.


• Exposure to cutting-edge autonomous robotic technologies.


• Work with premium malls, commercial properties, and enterprise clients across India.


• Opportunity to influence operational strategy and improve nationwide deployment quality.


• Fast career growth into Regional Operations Manager, National Operations Manager, or Operations Excellence Lead roles.


• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture.