About the company - EyeROV
EyeROV, India's first indigenous manufacturer of commercial underwater drone/ROV based in Kochi, Kerala, the heart of maritime activities. EyeROV is a young and dynamic workspace envisioned to bring deeptech, robotics technologies to the space of Marine and Energy Sector. Within this short span of 7 years , the company has delivered world-class products and solutions to its various clients such as BPCL, DRDO, Indian Railways, Maersk, NHDC etc... The company is funded by GAIL and BPCL, Kochouseph Chittilappilly ( founder of V-Guard and Wonderla Group of Companies) as investors. The company is supported by Maker Village and Kerala Startup Mission.
EyeROV was founded in 2016 by IIT Alumnus Johns T Mathai (IIT Delhi) and Kannappa Palaniappan P (IIT Madras). The company has won numerous awards including National Startup Award 2021 by TDB, Department of Science & Technology, Best Tech Design Award in 2020 by IAMAI (Internet & Mobile Association of India), Selected as one of the Top 6 Startup of the yearIndywoods Billionaires Club, Top 8 Industrial Start-up of India from IIGP 2018 organized by Lockheed Martin, MIT, TATA Trust, IIMA and DST and has represented India in USA and Japan for various startup events.
Job Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Field Engineer - R&D to join our team, focusing on the development and enhancement of our cutting-edge underwater drones. This position requires hands-on development work both in the lab and on-site to tackle technical challenges and improve product performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct development activities in lab and on site to identify and resolve technical issues
Independently analyze and diagnose complex problems using strong logical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Develop innovative solutions and improvements to enhance the performance and field reliability of EyeROV Products.
Collaborate with the R&D team and Operations team to provide feedback and contribute to product/service development based on on-site observations and findings.
Document findings, solutions, and best practices for field troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.
Provide technical training and support to customers and field service teams as needed.
Travel to various customer sites PAN India and abroad to perform product demonstrations and on-site troubleshooting / issue resolution independently.
Requires field/site presence for testing, validating, and debugging the products developed, while also providing support to the operations team to ensure seamless product deployment and functionality in real-world environments
Skills Required :
Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking abilities.
Basic programming knowledge (C/C++, Python, JavaScript etc.) and familiarity with embedded systems.
Solid understanding of hardware components and systems.
Knowledge of Linux, ROS/ROS2, Networking protocols like TCP/UDP is an advantage.
Excellent documentation skills, including the ability to write clear and concise technical documents and reports.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
Willingness and ability to perform field operations at inland and offshore sites and travel within India as well as abroad.
Willingness to travel in short notice to field operations site
Experience
0-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in robotics, drone, automation industries.
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field