Role: Shift Incharge - Robot Specialist

Location: Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)

Reporting to: Maintenance Lead - Paintshop

Team Name: Maintenance - Paintshop

About the Role and Team:

Master Robot Programming & Optimization:

You will proficiently use the robot teach pendant and offline programming software to create, modify, and save complex paint programs.
You will develop smooth and consistent robot movement paths that minimize overspray and eliminate manual touch-up requirements.
You will analyze existing robot programs to optimize motion sequence, speed, and acceleration, reducing painting cycle time without compromising quality.
You will create and restore program and parameter backups to minimize downtime in the event of controller failure or major process changes.

Ensure Precision Application & Quality:

Application Control: You will set and monitor charging voltage and current to maximize paint transfer efficiency and minimize material waste. You will accurately control paint flow rates, ensuring correct viscosity and temperature for consistent atomization.
Atomizer Maintenance: You will calibrate, clean, and change atomizer bells, air caps, and nozzles to ensure a perfectly uniform spray pattern.
Defect Resolution: You will systematically trace paint finish defects (e.g., streaks, heavy edges, poor metallic orientation) back to specific robot or parameter setting errors.
Proactive Monitoring: You will proactively monitor and correct minor deviations in robot motion or application settings before they result in quality non-conformance.

Execute Critical Equipment Maintenance:

Core Systems: You will perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on sophisticated ACED baths, rectifiers, and paint application robots.
Thermal Systems: You will ensure the optimal performance and calibration of high-temperature curing ovens and pre-treatment heating systems to guarantee proper adhesion.
Fluid & Environment: You will maintain pumps, piping, and automated dosing equipment for chemicals/solvents, as well as the large HVAC systems essential for controlling dust, temperature, and humidity.
Safety & Compliance: You will service and certify specialized fire detection, suppression, and interlock systems designed for the volatile paint shop environment.
Water & Chemicals: You will maintain water purification and chemical dosing systems that control the quality of pre-treatment baths.

Drive Reliability & Strategy:

Data-Driven Maintenance: You will accurately log work orders, failure modes, and PM completion data into the CMMS to enable data-driven decisions. You will continuously refine maintenance schedules based on failure data.
Root Cause Analysis: You will lead or participate in small, cross-functional projects aimed at eliminating the root causes of major or recurring equipment losses.
Resource Management: You will maintain optimal stock levels for high-cost, long-lead-time parts and coordinate with AMC service providers for outsourced maintenance.
Operator Empowerment: You will train and support paint shop operators to perform routine checks, cleaning, and minor adjustments on their own equipment.

Experience and Qualifications:

Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in a paint shop environment (Automotive or 2 wheeler Manufacturing preferred), with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.Relevant experience in Robotic programming and trouble shooting

Must Have Competencies:

Robotics Expertise:

Hands-on experience with robot teach pendants and offline programming (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa).
Ability to interpret robot controller error codes and alarm logs to diagnose electrical, mechanical, or software faults.
Skill in conducting routine checks on robot joints, gearboxes, cables, and connections.

Technical Proficiency:

Knowledge of HVAC principles, pumps, and fluid handling systems.
Understanding of electrical systems (rectifiers, sensors, interlocks).
Familiarity with ACED and pre-treatment chemical processes.

Tools: Proficiency in using CMMS software for maintenance planning and logging.

Behavioral & Leadership Competencies

Precision Mindset: You bring a focus on Zero Defects by utilizing measurement tools to assess and adjust spray patterns for uniformity.
Analytical Troubleshooting: You bring the ability to quickly diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, or software faults using error codes and logs.
Collaborative Leadership: You act as a bridge between maintenance and production, training operators on autonomous maintenance and managing external vendors effectively.

Want to know more

At Ather, we've built India's first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

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The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.

Shift Incharge - Maintenance