About the Position

The Manager – Centre of Excellence (CoE) will be responsible for leading the establishment, operational management, and strategic direction of the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics in Ahmedabad / Bharuch, Gujarat. This position requires a deep understanding of Industry 4.0, automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies. The Manager will work closely with academia, industry leaders, government stakeholders, and funding partners to develop cutting-edge training, research, and industry collaboration programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CoE in Ahmedabad / Bharuch, ensuring alignment with industry trends and educational best practices.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of technical trainers, faculty, and support staff.
• Develop and implement industry-aligned training programs in robotics, AI-driven automation, industrial IoT, and smart manufacturing.
• Ensure the infrastructure, lab equipment, and software tools are up-to-date and relevant to industry needs.
• Develop partnerships with manufacturing companies, automation firms, and robotics startups to facilitate internships, industry projects, and workforce training programs.
• Liaise with the Government of Gujarat and CSR partners to ensure smooth execution of CoE initiatives.
• Represent the CoE in national and international forums, industry conclaves, and government policy discussions.
• Design and implement hands-on skilling programs, hackathons, innovation challenges, and faculty development workshops.
• Collaborate with technical institutes and R&D bodies to drive applied research in smart manufacturing, digital twins, and automation.
• Guide faculty and students in publishing research papers, patents, and industrial case studies.
• Work with academic and industry experts to develop a future-ready curriculum integrating AI, robotics, and IoT.
• Ensure CoE training modules are aligned with National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Skill India Mission, and Make in India initiatives.
• Oversee faculty upskilling programs, ensuring educators are trained in modern industry methodologies.
• Set up a structured Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework to assess CoE performance.
• Generate periodic reports on student placements, industry collaborations, research impact, and financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, CSR funding guidelines, and CoE operational policies.
• Master’s in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or Industrial Engineering from a reputed institute.
• Additional certifications in Industry 4.0, AI in Manufacturing, IoT, or Smart Factories will be an advantage.
• 4-5 years of experience in robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, or related domains in an industrial or academic setup.
• Hands-on expertise in industrial robotics, PLC programming, CNC machining, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and IoT-enabled smart factories.
• Proven track record in leading skilling/training programs, industry collaborations, and R&D projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of robotics, AI, automation, and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in managing partnerships with industry, academia, and government bodies.
• Ability to develop training programs and research projects with real-world industry applications.
• Strong leadership, project management, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of government skilling initiatives (Skill India, NEP 2020, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India).

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or Industrial Engineering from a reputed institute.
• Additional certifications in Industry 4.0, AI in Manufacturing, IoT, or Smart Factories will be an advantage.
• 4-5 years of experience in robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, or related domains in an industrial or academic setup.
• Hands-on expertise in industrial robotics, PLC programming, CNC machining, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and IoT-enabled smart factories.
• Proven track record in leading skilling/training programs, industry collaborations, and R&D projects.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of robotics, AI, automation, and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in managing partnerships with industry, academia, and government bodies.
• Ability to develop training programs and research projects with real-world industry applications.
• Strong leadership, project management, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of government skilling initiatives (Skill India, NEP 2020, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India).

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a cover letter to hiring@csrbox.org with the subject line Manager – Centre of Excellence (Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics)’. Please mention the following details in the email body: 

1. Current Location
2. Preferred Location
3. Notice Period
4. Current Salary
5. Expected Salary
6. Why do you think yourself a good fit for this role (at least 50 words, max 200 words)

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This role is for the candidates with relevant experience as per the details mentioned above.