Field Engineer- R&D

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.

  
  

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