Operations Automation Specialist

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Operations Automation Specialist based in India.** This is an exciting opportunity for a technology professional passionate about industrial automation, robotics, and digital transformation to contribute to the development of next-generation operational solutions. The role focuses on designing, integrating, and testing advanced IIoT, sensor, telemetry, and robotics technologies that support complex industrial environments. Working within a collaborative and innovation-driven setting, you will partner with multidisciplinary teams to bridge physical and digital systems, delivering impactful solutions from proof of concept through field deployment. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies including robotics, cloud integration, AI/ML, and industrial data platforms. It is ideal for professionals who enjoy solving complex challenges and driving technological innovation across large-scale operational environments. ### Accountabilities: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, implement, and test Industrial IoT, sensor, telemetry, and robotics solutions. - Translate business challenges and operational requirements into scalable technology solutions and technical specifications. - Support the development and integration of robotics technologies for inspection, monitoring, situational awareness, and intervention activities. - Design, document, and execute quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, and validation procedures for automation solutions. - Prepare, coordinate, and support field testing activities, proof-of-concept deployments, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). - Develop end-to-end solutions covering hardware, software, networking, cloud integration, and operational deployment requirements. - Perform data validation activities across the entire technology stack, from field devices and sensors to cloud platforms and visualization tools. - Collaborate with technology vendors, evaluate emerging solutions, and provide recommendations on architecture, implementation, and continuous improvement opportunities. - Provide remote support for installations, operational deployments, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting initiatives. - Build, adapt, and maintain dashboards and visualization tools to support operational insights and decision-making. - Monitor emerging trends in IoT, robotics, automation, AI/ML, and industrial technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization. ## Requirements - Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Robotics, Electronics, or equivalent industry experience. - Strong hands-on experience with industrial automation systems, IoT technologies, and systems integration projects. - Proven field experience within industrial or operational environments, preferably within the energy, manufacturing, or process industries. - Exposure to robotics programming and experience working with technologies such as Robot Operating System (ROS), Linux, embedded systems, or similar operating environments. - Experience with hardware and software integration, embedded systems, and end-to-end solution deployment. - Strong understanding of networking technologies, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular communications, and industrial connectivity protocols. - Experience with field testing, proof-of-concept deployments, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). - Knowledge of sensor integration, remote device maintenance, data processing, computer vision, and AI/ML applications in industrial environments. - Familiarity with cloud technologies, digital security principles, and data visualization platforms. - Understanding of technology commercialization, intellectual asset management, and innovation processes is considered advantageous. - Familiarity with programmi…