Machine Operator

Nextpower; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

International collaboration

AI-driven technology

Career progression

Job summary

NextPower is expanding its robotics operations and building an India-based team to support remote robotic inspection missions across solar sites worldwide. The Robot Operator Supervisor – India Operations will lead hands-on robot operation while coaching a growing team and coordinating with cross-regional leaders.

The role requires strong technical capability and people leadership, with daily communication to U.S. supervisors to ensure alignment on scheduling, quality, and mission execution.

Qualifications

• English fluency (spoken and written) with daily communication with US teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience.
• Prior experience in remote operations or robotics.
• Technical support or customer service leadership is a plus.
• Operations supervision or team coordination experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work from the India office while supporting U.S. operational hours, including evening or overnight shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Remotely operate and monitor robotic missions and provide operational guidance.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to Robot Operators in India and monitor performance.
• Maintain regular communication with California-based supervisors and teams.
• Assist in scheduling daily operator coverage and workload distribution.
• Review mission execution, documentation quality, and operator feedback; drive improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering or technical support as needed for issue resolution.
• Document incidents and mission results; provide leadership updates to senior management.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Remote operations

Robotics operations

Operations supervision

US-hours alignment

Job description

NextPower is expanding its global robotics operations and building an India-based team to support remote robotic inspection missions across solar sites worldwide. The Robot Operator Supervisor – India Operations will serve as a key leader within this growing organization, combining hands-on robot operation with team leadership, operational excellence, and cross-regional coordination.

This role will work closely with Robot Operators in India while maintaining daily communication with supervisors and operations leaders based in the United States to ensure alignment on scheduling, performance expectations, quality standards, and mission execution.

Position Overview

As a Robotics Operations Supervisor you will operate robotic systems while supporting and guiding a team of Robot Operators in India. You will help drive operational consistency, ensure high-quality mission execution, coach operators, and act as the primary communication bridge between the India Operations team and U.S.-based leadership.

This position is ideal for someone who is both technically capable and comfortable leading people in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Robot Operations (Player/Coach Role)

• Remotely operate and monitor robotic missions to maintain operational proficiency
• Support complex or high-priority missions as needed

Team Support & Oversight

• Provide day-to-day guidance to Robot Operators in India
• Monitor operator performance, productivity, and adherence to operational standards
• Assist with onboarding and training of new operators

Cross-Regional Coordination

• Maintain regular communication with California-based supervisors, leads, and operations teams
• Participate in shift handoffs, mission reviews, and operational meetings
• Ensure India operations remain aligned with global processes and expectations

Scheduling & Workflow Support

• Assist in managing daily operator schedules and coverage
• Help coordinate workload distribution and mission prioritization

Quality & Performance Management

• Review mission execution, documentation quality, and operator feedback
• Identify process improvements and elevate operational challenges
• Support operators in resolving technical issues and determining escalation paths
• Coordinate with engineering or technical support teams when needed

Reporting & Documentation

• Provide operational updates and performance insights to leadership
• Ensure accurate documentation of incidents, anomalies, and mission results

Safety & Compliance

• Reinforce company safety standards and operational best practices
• Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required

• English fluency (spoken and written) with daily communication with US teams
• Prior experience in one or more of the following:
• Remote operations or robotics
• Technical support or customer service leadership
• Operations supervision or team coordination
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work from the India office while supporting U.S. operational hours, including evening or overnight shifts as required.

Preferred

• Familiarity with remote operations, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Exposure to robotics, industrial systems, or solar operations
• Experience leading teams in a 24/7 operations environment.

Why Join Nextpower

• Lead a growing robotics operations team in India
• Collaborate with international teams and advanced AI-driven technology
• Opportunity to influence processes and team development during early growth
• Clear career path into senior leadership as operations scale