Research Design Engineer

Körber Pharma; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Mumbai is seeking a Mid-Senior level Project Manager for Product Development in robotics automation. You will lead end-to-end projects, coordinating across multiple functions to ensure timely and quality product releases. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and 6–12 years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This is a full-time position offering opportunities to innovate and excel in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years in R&D project management or product development for industrial automation.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of warehouse automation product development projects.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate technical reviews and approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical / Robotics Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Pioneer your career with Körber Pharma. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.

Role: Project Manager – Product Development. Lead the end-to-end development of advanced warehouse automation and robotic solutions. Manage new product development (NPD) and VAVE projects from concept to industrialization, ensuring cross-functional alignment to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable automation products for material handling applications. This position requires close coordination with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls teams along with supply chain, quality, production, and product management functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of warehouse automation product development projects (concept to commercialization).
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
• Track deliverables across cross-functional teams (design, prototyping, testing, controls, supply chain).
• Act as the central interface between engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, sales, and customer support teams.
• Facilitate technical reviews, design validations, and stage-gate approvals.
• Collaborate with external vendors, partners, or universities as needed.
• Translate product concepts and market needs into functional requirements and engineering briefs.
• Drive development of electromechanical systems, robotic subsystems, and integrated automation components.
• Ensure robust design (DfM, DfT, DfR) and integration of software-hardware elements (WMS/WCS/PLC).

Technical Requirements

• Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical / Robotics Engineering or related fields.
  • Experience: 6–12 years in R&D project management or product development for industrial automation or robotics systems.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Skills & Knowledge
  • Knowledge of AS/RS, conveyors, robotic arms, AMRs, shuttle systems, or vertical lifts.
  • Familiarity with Agile or Stage-Gate development methodologies.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence).
  • Exposure to system integration (mechanical + control + software).
  • Strong communication, stakeholder alignment, and problem-solving skills.

Success milestones (12–18 months)

• One or more new automation products successfully released to market.
• Project delivered within budget, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Scalable engineering frameworks and documentation templates institutionalized.
• High satisfaction from cross-functional teams and executive sponsors.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering
• Industries: Robotics Engineering and Research Services