ABOUT AGRATASAgratas 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.The OpportunityWe are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Equipment Engineer to lead logistics and ageing equipment of our Li-ion cell manufacturing line. The candidate will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting logistics and ageing systems to ensure cell quality, performance, safety and reliability throughout the process.• Business Expertise: Requires understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and how different departments (like R&D, supply chain, and maintenance) work together. Knowledge of industry trends and competitor technologies is essential.• Problem Solving: Deals with complex issues such as process variability, yield loss, and equipment reliability. Requires analytical thinking, innovation, and adaptability to environmental factors like humidity and material behavior.• Nature & Area of Impact: Directly impacts production efficiency, quality, and cost. Influences the performance of teams and departments, contributing to business goals and overall competitiveness.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:Equipment Design & Optimization Design and optimize logistics and ageing systems for statistically uniform cell manufacturing process.Define and validate logistics and ageing equipment for process quality requirements across different conditions.Optimize design for product, process, cost and quality requirementsControl Systems & Automation Develop and fine-tune logistics and ageing systems using fine control measures to ensure no compromise on material flow, no loss of time, no inefficiency in material flow.Logistics and ageing Quality and Reliability Prevent logistics and ageing defects such as dents, cell fall, insufficient process time etc.Maintain six-sigma logistics and ageing performance over a period thereby giving reliable process performance.Analyze the impact of dependent and independent factors affecting logistics and ageing results.Scale-up & Equipment Commissioning Support commissioning and ramp-up of new logistics and ageing lines and upgrades.Perform root cause analysis and resolve issues related to logistics and ageing rejects.Conduct periodic calibration and maintenance of load cells & instrumentations.Documentation & Cross-functional Support Document testing control strategy, process settings, and alarm logic.Interface with quality, maintenance, and R&D teams to align testing design with product requirements and experimental trials.Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssentialDesign and refine logistics and ageing systems to ensure smooth movement of cells without defects or degradation.Maintain precise control of logistics and ageing throughout the process to prevent issues such as dents, cell fall, insufficient process time etc. ensuring consistent product quality.Hands-on experience in logistics and ageing control systems or conveyor systems.Strong understanding of mechanics of logistics systems, and process-material interaction.Proficient with tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and control system platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley).Ensure electronic components are properly maintained and calibrated for reliable operation.Work closely with Baking, Formation & Film Wrapping teams, maintenance, and automation teams to integrate and improve testing strategies in line with production goals.DesiredDeep understanding of logistics and ageing mechanics, including feedback control systems.Proficiency with PLCs, HMI interfaces, and closed-loop control and safety systems used for logistics and ageing system regulation.Experience with data analysis and process control tools (e.g., SPC, Minitab) to monitor performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.Familiarity with process data acquisition and analysis tools to monitor equipment performance and drive continuous improvement.Role Specific Qualifications/CertificationsBachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field3-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in battery, automotive, FMCG, e-commerce industries
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Logistics And Ageing Equipment