Robotic Process Automation Engineer

Ericrobotics; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ERIC Robotics, a premier Indian research and development initiative, is seeking an RPA Engineer to design, develop and deploy automation workflows that reduce manual work and boost efficiency. Based in Pune, the role requires 3–5 years of hands-on RPA experience and a strong foundation in common RPA platforms.

You will own automation initiatives end-to-end, mentor junior developers, and ensure production readiness with robust documentation and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering.
• 3–5 years hands-on RPA experience preferred, including design, development and deployment.
• Experience delivering automation workflows into production.
• Experience within a structured software development or Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Own automation projects from process discovery to deployment and benefit tracking.
• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain automation workflows that reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with business, IT, and engineering teams to translate requirements into automation solutions.
• Manage automation backlog and delivery roadmap; establish development standards and guide juniors.
• Test, monitor, troubleshoot, and improve workflows with clear technical documentation.

Skills

RPA concepts

Automation lifecycle

Python

PowerShell

REST APIs

Git

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism

Power Automate

Job description

ERIC Robotics, a Premier Seals India initiative to form a dynamic Indian research and development organization is leading the charge in revolutionizing industrial inspection and monitoring through robotics. Our expertise lies in designing and developing next-generation autonomous mobile robots and drones, intended to push the boundaries of innovation across markets.

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

ERIC Robotics is looking for an RPA Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and maintain automation workflows that reduce repetitive manual work and improve business efficiency. This is a full-time position based in Pune , with 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred .

The role involves understanding business processes, identifying automation opportunities, and building reliable solutions using RPA platforms, scripting, and system integrations.

The RPA Engineer will take ownership of assigned initiatives from process discovery and solution design through deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. The role also involves establishing development standards and guiding junior developers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Analysis and Automation Design

Analyse business processes and identify repetitive, rule-based activities suitable for automation.

Document requirements and prepare Process Definition Documents (PDDs) and Solution Design Documents (SDDs).

Assess automation opportunities based on effort, risk, and expected business value.

2. RPA Development and Integration

Develop automation solutions using UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or Microsoft Power Automate .

Integrate workflows with ERP and CRM systems, web applications, email, Excel-based processes, and internal tools.

Build automations using user-interface interactions, APIs, and OCR or document-processing tools.

Create reusable components and follow development best practices.

3. Testing, Deployment and Support

Test workflows for expected behaviour, exceptions, and edge cases.

Deploy automations to production and provide support after release.

Monitor performance, troubleshoot failures, and improve existing workflows.

Maintain clear technical documentation.

4. Automation Ownership and Leadership

Own assigned automation projects from process discovery to deployment and benefit tracking.

Manage the automation backlog and delivery roadmap for assigned functions.

Establish development standards and review workflows before release.

Guide junior developers and coordinate with process owners on feasibility, timelines, and performance.

5. Collaboration and Reporting

Work with business, IT, and engineering teams to translate requirements into automation solutions.

Provide updates on project progress, automation performance, business impact, and return on investment.

Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering , or a related discipline.

3–5 years of hands-on RPA experience preferred , including design, development, and deployment.

Experience delivering automation workflows into production.

Experience working within a structured software development or Agile environment.

Technical Skills – Must Have

Strong understanding of RPA concepts and the automation lifecycle.

Hands-on experience with at least one RPA platform: UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or Power Automate .

Programming or scripting knowledge in Python, PowerShell , or a similar language.

Understanding of process mapping, workflow design, and flowcharts or BPMN.

Basic knowledge of SQL, REST/SOAP APIs, and Git .

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Good to Have

• Certification in an RPA platform.
• Experience with AI/ML, NLP, computer vision, or generative AI in automation.
• Exposure to Power Apps, AI Builder, Copilot Studio , or Microsoft Teams integrations.
• Experience with OCR, document understanding, monitoring dashboards, or workflow orchestration.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum practices.
• Experience automating processes in manufacturing, logistics, finance, or similar enterprise functions.
• Process analysis and problem-solving
• End-to-end project ownership
• Clear technical documentation
• Attention to detail and exception handling
• Communication with business and technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently
• Collaboration and mentoring
• Focus on measurable business outcomes

Work Requirements

• Full-time position based in Pune .
• Ability to work with business and technical teams throughout the automation lifecycle.
• Availability to support deployed automations, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate improvements.
• Ability to manage assigned projects from requirements through production deployment.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on enterprise automation programmes.
• Exposure to AI-led automation, Microsoft Power Platform, and workflow orchestration tools.
• Opportunities for structured learning and certification support.
• Experience leading automation projects with measurable business impact.