Solution Architect – Robotics & Automation Pet Food Manufacturing

Job description

we are hiring for **Solution Architect – Robotics & Automation** **Pet Food Manufacturing** experience - 10-15yr s Location- CHENNAI, HYDERBAD, PU NE **JD-Solution Architect – Robotics & Automat** **ion Pet Food Manufactur** **ing Job Purpose / Summa** - ry: Lead the design and deployment of end-to-end robotics and automation solutions across manufacturing pla - nts.Drive digital transformation towards highly automated (lights out / dark) factory operati - ons.Bridge IT-OT systems, robotics platforms, and business objectives to deliver scalable, high-ROI automation soluti **ons. Key Responsibili** 1. ties:Automation Architecture & Solution D - esignDesign end-to-end automation architecture across production, intralogistics, and quality proc - essesDefine layered architecture covering robotics, PLC/SCADA, and orchestr - ationEnsure scalability, modularity, and compliance with enterprise stan - dardsAlign automation strategy with Ultimate Automated Factory objec 1. tivesManufacturing Use Case Develo - pmentTranslate plant challenges into automation-led solu - tionsDesign use cases such as palletizing, AMR logistics, vision inspe - ctionPrioritize use cases based on OEE, cost, and safety i - mpactAlign solutions with operational constraints and plant real 1. itiesTechnology Selection & Standardiz - ationDefine standards for robots, AMRs/AGVs, and automation compo - nentsDevelop reusable automation kits for multi-site deplo - ymentDrive platform-based scalable solu - tionsManage vendor ecosystem and technology alig 1. nmentIT–OT Integration & Orchestr - ationIntegrate robotics with MES, ERP, warehouse, and IoT plat - formsDefine orchestration for workflows and execution co - ntrolEnsure seamless data and control flow across sy - stemsEnable real-time visibility and decision su 1. pportSimulation, Deployment & Ro - lloutLead layout design, simulation, and digital valid - ationSupport commissioning and system integration te - stingDrive lighthouse-to-scale rollout str - ategyCreate templates for global deplo **yment Required Qualifica** 1. tions:Educ - ation:B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Automation Engin - eeringPreferred (but not mandatory): MTech / MS in Robotics, Automation, or Industrial Engin 1. eeringExper - ience:10–15 years in industrial automation / robotics / smart manufac - turingProven experience in end-to-end solution architecture and depl **oyment Mandatory Exp** - ertise:Industrial robotics (cobots, AMR - s/AGVs)PLC, SCADA, control - systemsManufacturing processes (preferably process in **dustry) Preferred Qualifi** - cations:Experience in food / pet food / FMCG manufacturing envi - ronmentsExposure to Industry 4.0, digital twin, or simulation p - latformsExperience in global rollout / multi-site automation - programsCertifications of automation vendors (ABB / Fanuc / KUKA / Siemens / Rockwel - l, etc.)Familiarity with safety standards, OT cybersecurity, and compliance fr **ameworks Skills & Com** 1. petenciesTechnic - al SkillsRobotics system design, cell integration, and s - imulationPLC/SCADA architecture and controls en - gineeringMES, ERP, and IoT in - tegrationVision systems and material handling a 1. utomationDomain & Function - al SkillsManufacturing process understanding (extrusion, batching, p - ackaging)Intralogistics, warehouse a - utomationKnowledge of food safety and c 1. omplianceConsulting & Strateg - ic SkillsStrong system thinking and architecture d - efinitionBusiness case creation (ROI-driven automation d - ecisions)Ability to prioritize high-impact 1. use casesLeadership & Stakehold - er SkillsCross-functional collaboration (Plant / IT / OT / Supp - ly Chain)Vendor and OEM ecosystem m - anagementStrong communication and executive-level sto - rytellingAbility to translate technology into busin ess value