Product Manager- Robotics and Industrial Automation

Job description

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and proactive Product Manager to support the development and commercialization of cutting-edge robotics and industrial automation solutions. This role will focus on managing the entire product lifecycle, gathering customer insights, driving cross-functional collaboration and contributing to the growth of the robotics business line within L&T EPS. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Planning: • Support the development and execution of product strategies and roadmaps in alignment with business goals. • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and voice-of-customer (VoC) to identify emerging opportunities in industrial robotics and automation. • Define product requirements, features, and specifications based on customer needs and technological trends. Product Lifecycle Management • Manage end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch and post-market support. • Coordinate product development timelines with R&D, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams. • Drive cost, quality, and performance targets for assigned product lines. Customer & Market Engagement • Interface with customers, OEMs, and system integrators to understand applications and deployment scenarios. • Provide technical and product guidance during pre-sales engagements, proof-of-concepts and pilots. • Gather feedback from customers and translate it into actionable improvements. Cross-functional Collaboration • Work closely with engineering, design, sourcing, and quality teams for successful product development and delivery. • Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to position and promote products effectively. • Support sales with product presentations, training materials and competitive value propositions. Innovation & Technology Integration • Track latest trends in robotics (Cobots, AI/ML, vision systems, edge computing) and suggest integration into existing or new product platforms. • Participate in internal innovation workshops and ideation sessions to contribute to future solutions. Qualifications & Skills • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics). • 5+ years of experience in product management or technical program management in robotics, industrial automation or related domains. • Understanding of robotics technologies (Cobots, Humanoids, Robotic Arms, Motion Control, Perception Systems, RPA). • Experience with tools like ROS, MATLAB, SolidWorks, Jira and PLM systems preferred. • Strong project management and communication skills. • Analytical mindset with customer-first thinking and problem-solving capabilities.