Mechanical Design Manager

Zentron Labs (www.zentronlabs.com) is a Bangalore based product company with deep expertise in the field of Machine Vision based Automation.
Zentron develops products in AgriTech and Industrial Quality Monitoring domains. In the AgriTech field, Zentron’s Hortisort product is a Computer Vision based product used for automated, highspeed fruit grading. In the Industrial Quality Monitoring domain, Instant Measurement Machine (iMM) and GTRon are used for Computer Vision based assessment of quality of products during the manufacturing process. These hi-tech products leverage multi-disciplinary technologies such as computer vision, embedded software, state of the art UX and product design. We have R&D Centres in Bangalore and Trichy.

Job Location: Bangalore | Job Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and create new designs
  • Develop plans for design and development for meeting the business requirements and track them on a regular basis.
  • ∙ Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for flawless execution of projects
  • Ensure that all design projects are delivered on time at the required level of quality.
  • Provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical design engineers
  • Define roles, set goals for team members to deliver production worthy designs
  • Performance management to ensure high levels of productivity and creativity
  • Contribute towards the support of product roadmap & sustainment plans.
  • Recommend and propose design changes/re-designs.
  • Monitor product quality and identify quality improvement opportunities.
  • Participate in design reviews.
  • Engineering analysis and corrective actions for field issues.
  • Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities.

Job Requirement

  • Proven mechanical engineering experience in Special Purpose Machines, Automation
  • Systems
  • Hands-on experience in usage of mechanical CAD tools such as Fusion360, AutoCAD, CATIA.
  • Experience in usage of Fusion360 is an advantage
  • Experience in planning and tracking mechanical design activities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Hands on experience in design calculations and FE analysis
  • Must be strong team player with the ability to work in a matrix organization structure
  • Exposure to working in a startup/MSME environment will be highly desirable
  • Exposure to design of optical metrology systems would be an added advantage
  • Must be detail oriented with ability to get into nuts and bolts of the issues
  • Must come across as a role model for team members to emulate

Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience : 12-18 Years | Apply or get in touch: careers@zentronlabs.com

Mechanical Design Team Lead

Job Location: Trichy, Tamilnadu

We are looking for experienced person to technically lead the design and development of winding machines in our Trichy development centre.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and create new designs
  • Provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical design engineers
  • Participate in design reviews.
  • Coordinate internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
  • Coordination with project teams in Bangalore office
  • Ensure that all design projects are delivered on time at required level of quality.
  • Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities.

Job Requirement

  • Proven mechanical engineering experience in Special Purpose Machines, Automation Systems, Machine Tools
  • Knowledge in selection of motors, gearboxes, drives, couplings
  • Hands-on experience in usage of mechanical CAD tools such as Fusion360, AutoCAD, CATIA.
  • Experience in usage of Fusion360 is an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong in design calculations
  • Exposure to Finite Element Analysis
  • Exposure to winding machine design will be an added advantage
  • Exposure to design of optical metrology systems would be an added advantage
  • Must be detail oriented with ability to get into nuts and bolts of the issues Strong team player

Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience : 10-12 Years | Apply or get in touch: careers@zentronlabs.com

Project Manager

Responsibilities : Provide leadership for project management activites Coordinate internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Ensure resource availability and allocation Develop a detailed project plan to track progress Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques Report and escalate to management as needed Manage the relationship with all stakeholders Perform risk management to minimize project risks Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Experience & Functional Competencies: Proven Project Management experience in Automotive / Engineering / Pharma Industry Good knowledge in manufacturing processes like fabrication, casting, machining, injection moulding & surface treatments. Knowledge and experience of using Project Management Tools (Project Systems / MS Project) PMP Certified.

Personal characteristics: Detail Oriented – Should have the ability to get into the nuts and bolts of issues. Ethics – Strong value systems and act as a role model for team members to emulate. Excellent communication skills.

Qualification: B.E / B.Tech-Mechanical PMP Certified
Experience: 12-15 Years
Preferred Employment History: Automotive / Engineering / Pharma Industry | |

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job responsibilities

  • Work as part of the mechanical design team to ensure mechanical components of company products are designed on a timely fashion.
  • Work closely with assembly and procurement to ensure smooth product development cycle.
  • Interface with business development team to understand customer/market needs and translate that into robust mechanical designs.
  • Conduct design reviews to get buy-in from all cross-function teams.
  • Design of the mechanical parts keeping in mind part presentation, material needs as well as end customer usage and ergonomics.
  • Optimise product design for minimum lifetime cost and high level of ruggedness.
  • Provide immediate response and timely resolutions to design related production issues.

Job Requirement

  • Hands-on familiarity with 2D and 3D software design tools
  • Understanding of various materials and their properties as well as usage of specific materials for specific uses.
  • Exposure on mechanical OEM component selection.
  • Experience in working with Special Purpose Machines.
  • Experience in working in shop floor environment.

Qualification: B.E in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 4 – 6 years of experience in mechanical design. | Apply or get in touch: careers@zentronlabs.com

Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with 6–8 years of experience in electronic product development for industrial and embedded systems.

The role involves end-to-end hardware design and development for products involving:

  • Embedded controllers and distributed electronics
  • Motor drives, actuators, and industrial I/O
  • Camera, lighting, and sensor interfaces
  • Battery-powered and power-conversion systems
  • Robotics, automation, and field-deployed machinery

The ideal candidate should come from a product company environment and have experience owning hardware from concept through production. Candidates from design consultancy or pure service organizations are considered if they have significant product ownership experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Define system architecture for embedded products involving controllers, power electronics, industrial
  • communication sensors, actuators, camera / lighting interfaces, and safety circuits.
  • Design schematic BOM, and multi-layer PCB for:
    • Embedded controller boards
    • Power supply, DC-DC, SMPS, and battery management circuits
    • Motor drive, relay, and industrial I/O circuits
    • Lighting, sensor, and communication interface boards
    • Work on 8/16/32-bit and ARM-based designs involving mixed-signal electronics, high-current switching,
    • distributed electronics, and field-deployable systems.
  • Design and validate interfaces such as: UART, SPI, I2C, RS232 / RS422 / RS485, CAN / CAN FD, Ethernet and USB
  • Develop field-ready circuits with isolation, ESD / surge protection, reverse polarity protection, grounding, and shielding.
  • Perform board bring-up, prototype validation, debugging, and root-cause analysis for issues related to power
  • sequencing, communication, signal integrity, thermal, EMI/EMC, and manufacturing.
  • Support EMI/EMC design, CE / IEC compliance activities, environmental and pre-compliance testing.
  • § Work with firmware, software, mechanical, production, and sourcing teams during development, pilot builds,
  • DFM / DFA reviews, and production release.
  • Participate in design reviews, FMEA, risk analysis, engineering changes, obsolescence management, and vendor interactions.

Job Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics
  • Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers / processors and embedded hardware design
  • Good understanding of: Signal and power integrity, Thermal design and component derating, Grounding, shielding, and field reliability
  • EMI/EMC design and debugging
  • Hands-on experience in design and validation of: DC-DC converters, SMPS, and battery-powered systems
  • Sensor, actuator, motor drive, and relay circuits, Industrial communication and distributed electronics
  • systems, Camera, lighting, and motion-control-related electronics
  • Experience with Flash, EEPROM, SRAM, SDRAM, and related interfaces
  • Hands-on experience in PCB design and review using Altium, Allegro, Or CAD, or similar tools.
  • Experience in board testing and debugging using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM, and protocol analyzers.
  • Exposure to CE compliance, IEC / EN standards, industrial certification, and manufacturing support is desirable.

Qualifications:

  • B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
  • 6–8 years of experience in electronic hardware design and development.
  • Experience in industrial products such as automation equipment, robotics, machine vision, automotive, agricultural, medical, or other field-deployed systems operating in demanding environments.
  • Preference for candidates from product companies with end-to-end product ownership and manufacturing exposure. Apply or get in touch: careers@zentronlabs.com.

Production Engineer

Job Description
We are looking for a Production Engineer to join our production team in Bangalore. You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day manufacturing and assembly operations, process implementation, support production planning, quality adherence. You will coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure products are built efficiently and delivered on time with the required quality.

Job Responsibilities

  • Execute production and assembly activities for Hortisort products in line with production plans and delivery schedules.
  • Support in implementing manufacturing processes, assembly workflows, and shopfloor systems.
  • Prepare and maintain work instructions, SOPs, assembly procedures, and production records.
  • Work on development and improvement of workstations, jigs & fixtures, tools, and material flow to improve productivity and ergonomics.
  • Adherence to defined quality processes during assembly and testing activities.
  • Coordinate with stores, supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to ensure timely availability of materials and smooth execution of production activities.
  • Track daily production progress and highlight issues related to quality, material shortages, manpower, or delays.
  • Support production scheduling, and capacity planning activities to achieve output targets.
  • Ensure proper implementation of Process-Driven Manufacturing Systems on the shop floor.
  • Monitor and improve assembly efficiency, rework levels, and production cycle time.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for production and quality issues.
  • Coordinate with vendors for part readiness, quality issues, and delivery follow-up as required.
  • Ensure compliance with safety practices, 5S standards, and shopfloor discipline.
  • Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives in the assembly center.
  • Maintain production-related MIS, reports, and KPI data for review
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth new product introduction, engineering changes, and process updates in manufacturing.
  • BOM Management: Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) integrity, ensuring specific Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPN) are locked and not substituted by vendors without engineering approval.
  • Inventory & Safety Stock: Define safety stock levels for critical long-lead components(semiconductors) to mitigate global supply chain risks and seasonal demand spikes.

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience in production / assembly / manufacturing engineering in a machine building company,
  • preferably SPM build companies.
  • Hands-on knowledge of mechanical assembly processes, production planning, and shopfloor execution.
  • Experience in developing and improving assembly processes, work instructions, jigs & fixtures, and
  • manufacturing documentation.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, machining, sheet metal, bought out
  • assemblies, and electromechanical integration.
  • Familiarity with quality systems, inspection processes, and production documentation.
  • Experience in planning and tracking production activities and meeting delivery timelines.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good coordination and communication skills with ability to work across functions.
  • Strong execution focus with ability to work in a fast-paced startup / MSME environment.
  • Team player with ability to work in a matrix organization structure.
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices will be desirable.
  • Ability to take ownership of day-to-day production challenges and drive closure with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • B.E in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering
  • Experience: 6-8 years in Manufacturing. Experience in SPM manufacturing is preferrable. Apply or get in touch: careers@zentronlabs.com.

PLC Programmer

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in the planning, design development, test and troubleshoot of PLC Programs.
  • Support integration of sensors, servo drives, vision systems, and robotics with PLCs.
  • Document software architecture, I/O lists, control logic, and safety interlocks.
  • Develop HMI/SCADA interfaces.
  • Read, interpret, and generate electrical and control schematics.
  • Collaborate with hardware design teams to integrate control systems with mechanical/electrical subsystems.
  • Perform system integration, commissioning, and support at customer sites. Troubleshoot system faults, optimize logic for performance and cycle-time improvements.
  • Analyze existing automation systems for efficiency and reliability improvements.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation (URS, FDS, FAT/SAT protocols).
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849).

Job Requirements

  • Expertise in PLCs: Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Mitsubishi GX Works, Allen Bradley etc.
  • HMI/SCADA development: WinCC, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, etc.
  • Motion control, VFDs, PID tuning.
  • Network protocols: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, Profibus.
  • Electrical panel design and safety interlocks.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead medium to large automation projects.
  • Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams and international environments is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 standards, IIoT integration, and digital twins.
  • Willingness to travel for commissioning and support (domestic/international).

Qualification:
Bachelors or Masters in Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems.
Experience:
• 8-15 Years of experience in System integration, PLC Programming.
• Hands-on experience with robotics (KUKA, FANUC, ABB) integration.
• Experience in machine tools, packaging lines, or special purpose machines

Quality Control Engineer

Job Description
At Zentron, Instant Measurement Machine (iMM) and GTRon are used for Computer Vision based assessment of quality of products during the manufacturing process. Zentron’s Hortisort is an automated fruit grading solution for the agricultural industry. These hi-tech products leverage multidisciplinary technologies such as computer vision, embedded software, state of the art UX and product design.

As part of the production team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the incoming components and sub-assemblies.

Job Responsibilities

As part of production team, the responsibilities of the QC engineer include the following.

  • Inspection of components and sub-assemblies at the vendor’s end.
  • Monitor and improve the quality of operational processes and outputs at vendors’ sites.
  • Development and maintenance of quality management system documentation.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Appropriate Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions.
  • Data Collection and statistical analysis.
  • MIS report generating and circulating to management on a regular basis.
  • Liaison between procurement and assembly.

Job Requirements

  • Proficient in understanding of engineering drawings.
  • Good knowledge of GD&T.
  • Knowledge and experience in sheet metal fabrication & machining processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge and experience in Quality Assurance and its tools.
  • Familiarity with the use of MS office.
  • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Educational Qualifications

  • B.E in Mechanical Engineering with 7-10 years of experience, preferably from sheet metal and machine shop background.

Apply or get in touch: careers@zentronlabs.com