Manager- Facility Maintenance & Monitoring for R&D Test Facilities

Job Description:
Job Title:
Manager – Facility Maintenance & Monitoring for R&D Test Facilities

Location:
Rohtak

Role Summary

Responsible for maintenance, project management, and revenue budget control of automotive R&D testing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage techno-commercial aspects of facility maintenance, Prepare and monitor annual budgets for maintenance.
• Plan and execute Periodic Calibration/preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Develop long-term maintenance strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs through data-driven decisions, drive continuous improvement initiatives for facility efficiency and cost optimization
• Lead and mentor team members to ensure uptime and optimal utilization of R&D test facilities
• Coordinate with internal R&D teams, vendors, and external agencies for seamless test facility operations
• Establish risk mitigation plans for critical facility operations
• Ensure compliance with global standards and regulatory frameworks, Ensure safety compliance and audit readiness (e.g. ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001).
• Evaluate emerging technologies for facility automation and sustainability, Implement AI/IoT-based predictive facility health monitoring systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot R&D test equipment (e.g., dynamometers, EV test systems, Climatic Chambers and other central Utilities e.g. Electrical, HVAC etc.).

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Interpret electrical schematics, equipment layouts, and facility P&IDs.
• Strong data analysis and visualization (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Logical reasoning and problem-solving with Root Cause Analysis.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of international business (L/C, INCO Terms, FTA etc.).
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI, AI/ML, IoT platforms.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of Chassis / Engine Dynamometers, HVAC system, Electrical System and other central utilities, Emission Measurement Systems, Battery Emulators and other Automotive Test Facilities
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechatronics.

Minimum 65% marks.

• 7–12 years in automotive testing facility maintenance.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• Industrial Safety
• PLC Automation
• Energy Management
• HV/LV working (EV specific)
• AI/IoT Systems Integration