Robotics & Automation Engineer - Project Execution
ATMA AUTOTECH
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Job summary
ATMA AUTOTECH in Gurugram region seeks an experienced Robotics & Automation Engineer to lead the technical execution of robotic projects. You will perform robot programming, teaching, PLC programming, system integration, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting across multiple industrial sites.
Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with FANUC, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA, Kawasaki or Mitsubishi robots and a strong PLC background.
Qualifications
- Diploma or BE/BTech in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics or Industrial Automation.
- Strong hands-on robotics experience and PLC integration capability.
- Experience with industrial robot platforms and multi-brand familiarity.
Responsibilities
- Robot programming, teaching, debugging and commissioning for industrial cells.
- Develop and validate robot programs, mastering, calibration and coordinate setup.
- PLC programming, I/O logic, and RobotPLC communication for cell integration.
- Install, configure and commission robotic cells at customer sites.
- Manage end-to-end project execution, documentation and handover.
- Troubleshoot robotics, PLCs, sensors and safety systems; support customer trials.
Skills
Education
Job description
Department: Robotics & Automation
Travel: Extensive travel to customer & project sites across India
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Robotics & Automation Engineer to join our project execution team.
The candidate will be responsible for the complete technical execution of robotic and automation projects, including robot programming, robot teaching, PLC programming, system integration, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, cycle-time optimization, customer trials, and final project handover.
The ideal candidate should have strong practical experience with industrial robots such as FANUC, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, or similar platforms, along with a good understanding of PLC-based automation and robotic cell integration.
This position requires a high level of technical ownership, site flexibility, problem-solving ability, and commitment to project timelines.
- Perform robot teaching, programming, debugging, and commissioning for industrial robotic applications.
- Develop, modify, optimize, and validate robot programs according to application and process requirements.
- Perform robot mastering/calibration, TCP/tool calibration, work-object/frame configuration, and coordinate setup.
- Optimize robot paths, motion sequences, speeds, and positions to achieve required cycle time and process performance.
- Troubleshoot robot alarms, program errors, communication issues, and application-related problems.
- Maintain proper robot program backups and documentation.
- Work on multiple robot platforms including FANUC, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, etc.
- Develop, modify, debug, and troubleshoot PLC programs for robotic cells and automation systems.
- Establish and troubleshoot RobotPLC communication, handshaking, interlocks, sequencing, and I/O logic.
- Integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, VFDs, servo systems, safety systems, conveyors, and other automation peripherals.
- Perform I/O checking, signal verification, sequence validation, and fault diagnosis.
- Troubleshoot automation and electrical control-related issues during commissioning and production trials.
- Work with industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, etc.
- Execute installation and commissioning of robotic cells, automation systems, and integrated production solutions at customer locations.
- Perform robot installation, setup, calibration, teaching, programming, and trial runs.
- Coordinate electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, robot, and peripheral system integration.
- Conduct dry runs, safety checks, I/O validation, interlock testing, and production trials.
- Achieve agreed cycle time, quality, functionality, and process performance targets.
- Identify and resolve technical issues independently during commissioning.
- Support production ramp-up and system stabilization after commissioning.
The engineer will work on various industrial applications, including:
- Machine Tending
- Robotic Welding
- Material Handling
- Painting
- Sealing Dispensing
- Loading Unloading
- Press Tending
- Palletizing Depalletizing
- Assembly Automation
- Robotic Inspection
- Customized Robotic Cells
- Other industrial automation applications
- Take end-to-end technical ownership of assigned project activities.
- Execute projects in line with approved project schedules, technical specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Design, Project Management, and Application Engineering teams.
- Plan and execute site activities to meet project milestones.
- Identify technical risks, resource requirements, and potential project delays proactively.
- Maintain project documentation, checklists, program backups, commissioning reports, and punch-point records.
- Ensure timely closure of commissioning and customer punch points.
- Support continuous improvement and standardization of robotic solutions.
- Diagnose and resolve robot, PLC, electrical, communication, sensor, safety, and application-related issues.
- Perform structured root-cause analysis for recurring failures.
- Implement permanent corrective and preventive actions.
- Minimize equipment downtime during commissioning and production.
- Provide technical support during warranty and post-commissioning periods.
- Maintain professional communication and coordination with customer engineering and production teams.
Performance will be measured against project delivery, technical performance, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and ownership.
Project milestone achievement - Activities completed as per approved project schedule
On-time commissioning - Commissioning completed within planned timeline
Customer acceptance - Successful FAT/SAT and final acceptance
Punch-point closure - Timely closure of all technical punch points
Project handover - Complete documentation and successful handover
- Achievement of agreed robot cycle time takt time.
- First-time-right robot programming and PLC logic.
- Minimum programming and commissioning rework.
- Successful robot, PLC, and peripheral integration.
- Effective troubleshooting with minimum downtime.
- Reduction in commissioning and debugging time.
- Minimize technical issues after commissioning.
- Minimize repeat site visits caused by avoidable engineering/programming errors.
- Follow approved engineering, safety, and quality standards.
- Implement permanent corrective actions for recurring failures.
- Successful customer trials and production validation.
- Timely response to customer technical issues.
- Professional coordination with customer teams.
- Successful project handover with minimum open issues.
- Positive customer feedback on technical support and project execution.
- Willingness to travel extensively to customer and outstation project sites.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, late evenings, weekends, or holidays when required for critical installation, commissioning, production trials, breakdowns, or project milestones.
- Ability to work effectively under demanding project schedules and production deadlines.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial robotics and automation.
- Strong practical experience in:
- Robot teaching
- Robot programming
- Robot commissioning
- PLC programming
- PLC troubleshooting
- RobotPLC integration
- Site installation and commissioning
- Experience with at least 2-3 major industrial robot brands.
- Practical experience with one or more of:FANUC, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi.
- Experience in major robotic application such as machine tending, welding, material handling, assembly, or similar industrial applications.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India
- Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Schneider, or other PLC platforms.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with safety PLCs and industrial robot safety systems.
- Experience with vision systems, servo drives, conveyors, indexing systems, and other automation equipment.
- Experience in automotive, auto-components, manufacturing, welding, or general industrial automation.
Diploma / B.E. B.Tech in:
- Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Electronics/ Industrial Automation Or a related engineering discipline
- Strong hands-on robotics expertise
- Project execution and ownership
- Robot & PLC troubleshooting
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Customer handling and communication
- Ability to work independently at customer sites
- Ability to work under project pressure and tight deadlines
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Commitment to quality and delivery
- Willingness to learn new technologies and robot platforms
The successful candidate will be an engineer who can independently execute a robotic automation project at site-from robot teaching and programming through PLC integration, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, cycle-time optimization, customer trials, and final handover.
We are looking for a project-oriented engineer who takes ownership of the final outcome, not just the assigned technical task.
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