Agv Technical Specialist Job in Bharat Fritz Werner

Position: AGV Technical Specialist

Department: Research & Development

Reporting To: General Manager

Location: Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities

AGV Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of AGV systems, including electrical, electronics, and navigation systems.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot **line follower, inductive, RFID, and SLAM (LiDAR)** based navigation systems.
• Develop and apply communication protocols for **multi-AGV coordination**.

Component Selection & Interface

• Select and interface **safety PLCs, standard PLCs, area scanners, servo motors**, and other AGV components.
• Hands-on experience with the programming and integration of various hardware components in AGV systems.

AGV System Architecture

• Design and implement **multi-AGV architecture**, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Independently manage AGV platform functions such as **scheduling, health monitoring, and fault management**.
• Optimize the AGV platform to meet specifications and performance requirements while exploring innovative solutions for indigenization.

Peripheral Equipment Integration

• Manage the integration of peripheral equipment with AGVs and ensure seamless communication.

End-to-End Responsibility

• Oversee the complete AGV design and deployment lifecycle from the control perspective.
• Ensure the full transition from requirements design to commercial deployment, including coding, testing, and debugging system software.
• Review and validate new product designs and provide post-production support.

Innovation & Documentation

• Apply innovative design thinking to develop and document AGV solutions.
• Create layouts, drawings, and implement designs through software or web portals.
• Prepare and review BOMs, wiring diagrams, and cost estimates for AGV solutions.

Skills & Expertise

Core Skills

• Vehicle control system design (essential).
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++ (essential).
• Expertise in vehicle-to-base station communication.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle odometer control.

AGV-Specific Skills

• In-depth experience with **AGV navigation**, including **SLAM, LiDAR, RFID, and inductive systems**.
• Experience with **safety PLC, PLCs, area scanners, and servo motors** integration.
• Familiarity with AGV scheduling, fault management, and health monitoring systems.

System Integration

• Expertise in integrating sensors and other vehicle components in AGVs.
• Familiarity with developing and deploying solutions in an **IIoT/Cloud platform** environment (good to know).

Communication & Documentation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer interaction and requirements gathering.
• Experience in creating **BOMs, wiring diagrams**, and supporting deployment efforts.

Qualifications

Essential: BE in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience: 5-6 years of experience in AGV design and development, with a strong understanding of vehicle controls, communication protocols, and multi-AGV systems.