Technical Sourcing Engineer

Location: Bengaluru | Work Mode: On-site | Employment: Full-time

The role offers an opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge robotics and hardware engineering teams and directly contribute to taking robotic systems from engineering builds to production at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Source mechanical and electrical/electronic components, including sheet metal, CNC parts, fabricated structures, motors, drivers, PCBs, connectors, wiring harnesses, sensors, controllers, and batteries.
  
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and negotiate with suppliers across India, China, and other global sourcing markets.
  
• Develop and maintain an Approved Vendor List (AVL) with multiple qualified suppliers for critical BOM components.
  
• Work with Engineering to review and standardize BOMs, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and component requirements before RFQs.
  
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments to validate manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, capacity, and scalability.
  
• Coordinate with EMS / OEM / ODM / Contract Manufacturers for assembly, testing, pilot builds, and manufacturing readiness.
  
• Align manufacturing documentation, SOPs, inspection processes, and quality requirements between internal Engineering teams and suppliers.
  
• Drive BOM cost optimization, alternate sourcing, lead-time reduction, and supplier competitiveness through structured RFQs and negotiations.
  
• Track procurement, inventory, supplier performance, and supply-chain risks to ensure production continuity.
  
• Support supplier development and sourcing strategies for future robot generations and scale-up programs.
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  
• 2 to 5 years of experience in technical sourcing, component procurement, supplier development, or a similar engineering procurement function.
  
• Mandatory global sourcing experience, including exposure to suppliers outside India.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  • Sheet metal fabrication
    
  • CNC machining
    
  • EMS / electronics manufacturing
    
  • Wiring harnesses
    
  • Motors and motor drivers
    
  • PCBs and embedded electronics
    
  • Sensors, controllers, and batteries
    
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
  
• Working knowledge of import/export processes and commercial terms.
  
• Strong supplier negotiation, technical evaluation, vendor qualification, and relationship-management skills.
  

Good to Have

• Experience in Robotics, Automation, EV, Automotive, or Industrial Equipment.
  
• Experience working with EMS / OEM / ODM / Contract Manufacturing partners.
  
• Knowledge of IPC standards, ISO quality systems, manufacturing SOPs, and quality processes.
  
• Exposure to ERP, procurement, or supply-chain management systems.
  
• Experience in supplier development, cost-down initiatives, and alternate vendor development.