Senior Engineer, Robotics, Pick and Place SME

About the Company Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements. Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.

We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK. About the Role Agratas’ Robotics Subject Matter Expert (SME) with battery industry experience should be a technical lead responsible for supporting Launch and Integration of high-precision automation required to manufacture battery cells, modules, and/or packs. They support the deployment of diverse robotic architectures to handle delicate and chemical components and charged assemblies with extreme speed and repeatability.

Experience working in clean environments is also applicable to this role. Responsibilities Process Automation Design: Support designing end-to-end robotic lines for cell sorting, stacking, and ultrasonic/laser welding. High-Speed Material Handling: Optimizing pick-and-place workflows for electrode sheets and cylindrical/prismatic cells using SCARA and/or other robotics.

Complex Assembly Integration: Implementing 6-axis articulated robots for material handling and pick and place before, during and after assembly. Cross-Platform Standardization: Collaborate defining technical standards across various robot brands (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA) to ensure uniform maintenance and programming protocols. Qualifications Essential: The Robotics SME must possess deep expertise across the following robotic varieties and applications: SCARA (Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm): Primarily used for high-speed, vertical-axis pick-and-place and assembly where precision on a horizontal plane is critical. 6-Axis Articulated Robots: Utilized for tasks requiring maximum flexibility, such as 3D bin picking, reorienting heavy battery packs, and complex welding paths.

End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT): Specialized knowledge in vacuum grippers for fragile electrode handling and heavy-duty mechanical grippers for module palletizing. Safety & Collaboration: Expertise in ISO 10218 safety standards and human-robot collaboration (Cobots) for manual inspection stations. Required Skills Desired Experience with Launch of new production lines Experience with Launch of Gigafactories Experience with integrators and equipment OEM’s related to all Inspection processes Experience with RCCA work to resolve production ramp challenges and achieving high reliability production rates Preferred Skills Example Certifications or training in the following areas: Certified Robotics Professional (CRP): Offered by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), validating expertise in robot safety, integration, and advanced motion control.

Advanced Degree: in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on control systems. Vendor Master Certifications: Elite-level programming certifications from manufacturers like FANUC (Master CERT) or ABB (Expert Level). Pay range and compensation package Role Specific Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Relevant Equal Opportunity Statement Agratas is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.