Technical Officer-Tech Replication EECS

Interview Process

• Shortlisted candidates present a focused idea pitch on assigned project
• Final hiring decisions for offer will depend upon the potential candidate pitch
  
  

Department

Center for Technology Excellence

Location

Center for Technology Excellence, Bidadi, India

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and curious Technology and Engineering Services Officer to join our Center for Technology Excellence. This role is crucial in identifying and implementing new technologies within biscuit manufacturing to significantly reduce manufacturing costs by optimizing labor, power, and fuel usage. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a passion for continuous learning and innovation in the food manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Identification and Evaluation

• Continuously scan and identify emerging technologies within and outside the biscuit manufacturing industry.
• Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of new technologies on cost reduction (labor, power, fuel).
• Collaborate with local and international vendors to assess new technologies.
  
  

Project Management and Implementation

• Prepare and execute pilot projects for new technologies.
• Develop a comprehensive roadmap for vertical scaling of successful technologies across multiple manufacturing lines in India.
• Support ongoing projects and act as a project management resource, conducting project reviews and enabling project governance.
• Travel to various project sites and spend weeks or months during the commercialization phase of projects.
  
  

Expertise in Biscuit Manufacturing Technologies

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of biscuit manufacturing processes, including mixers, moulders, baking ovens, and packaging machinery.
• Focus on advanced technologies such as high-speed and flexible lines, fuel-efficient and sustainable baking technology, automation and robotics, and AI-based inspection and measurement systems.
  
  

Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Manufacturing Managers, Factory Managers, Regional Manufacturing Heads, Maintenance Managers, and Quality Managers, to ensure project success.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Production Management, or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• 1-2 years of field experience in a similar work environment, preferably within the biscuit manufacturing sector.
  
  

Required Skills And Attributes

• Highly enthusiastic and proactive.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curious thinker with a strong inclination towards continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent project management capabilities.
  
  

Rewards

• Opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to continuous learning and innovation.
• Develop and implement cutting-edge technologies that will transform the food manufacturing landscape.
• Contribute significantly to cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

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