Solution Architect Robotics & Automation Pet Food Manufacturing

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 utomationDomain & Function al SkillsManufacturing process understanding (extrusion, batching, p ackaging)Intralogistics, warehouse a utomationKnowledge of food safety and c omplianceConsulting & Strateg ic SkillsStrong system thinking and architecture d efinitionBusiness case creation (ROI-driven automation d ecisions)Ability to prioritize high-impact 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