Company Brief
Planys is a deep tech start-up revolutionizing infrastructure integrity and risk assessment. Planys specializes in smart underwater inspection solutions and sophisticated digital analytics and reporting of NDT data. Planys envisions to steer a new course in the maintenance and inspection industry with its disruptive innovations in the field of marine robotics, novel underwater NDT methods and AI enabled post-inspection analytical digital reporting dashboard. Planys helps asset owners/operators in taking data-driven decisions for effective maintenance and repair of their critical assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Mechanical Design & Engineering team through the full-cycle mechanical development of underwater systems from concept, prototyping, testing, to deployment.
- Drive mechanical architecture decisions for pressure housings, enclosures, sealing, thermal pathways, structural frames, and hydrodynamic designs.
- Manage multiple parallel engineering projects while ensuring adherence to timelines, cost targets, and quality benchmarks.
- Supervise field testing and post-deployment support of systems in underwater and offshore environments.
- Establish engineering documentation practices including design reports, test protocols, FMEAs, and BOMs.
Design Expertise:
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent).
- Deep knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- Experience with underwater system design: pressure ratings, corrosion mitigation, material compatibility, sealing techniques (O-rings, epoxy, etc.).
- Understanding of DFMA, thermal management, and vibration/shock tolerance in mobile or field-deployed systems
Manufacturing Knowledge:
- Exposure to CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal design, 3D printing, and composite fabrication.
- Experience creating manufacturing drawings and communicating with vendors/fabricators.
- Perform design reviews, DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) analysis, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Standards & Compliance (preferred):
- Familiarity with IECEx, ISO 9001, IP rating, MIL-STD standards, and marine/navy defense standards is an added advantage.
Soft Skills & Leadership
- Strong project ownership with the ability to handle multiple stakeholders.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams with electronics, software, and field teams.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide structured technical guidance.
- Willingness to work in lab and on-site environments (including offshore/off-site trials).
Note: The work location is in Chennai (Full Time in Office Role)
