Lead System Engineer

Job Title : Lead System Engineer

Location : Bangalore/Chennai/Nashik

Job Description:

We are seeking a technically strong and systems-oriented Lead System Engineer to drive requirements, architecture, and integration for embedded automation platforms in Surface Drilling systems. You will be responsible for defining system behavior, aligning cross-functional development, and ensuring seamless integration across hardware, software, controls, and communication interfaces.

This role is central to Epiroc's automation roadmap, supporting the development of brand-agnostic, interoperable platforms that enable autonomous operations across global mining fleets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate product needs and improvements into system specifications and use cases.
• Own system requirements, interfaces, and architecture for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system definition and development.
• Leverage AI-assisted and Agentic AI engineering workflows to establish and improve end-to-end traceability from product needs to system requirements and validation.
• Drive structured requirements using modern AI-enabled tooling for requirement generation, impact analysis, consistency checks, and change management.
• Support automation of system engineering activities including requirement decomposition, interface analysis, test case derivation, and documentation generation.
• Ensure system compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity requirements.
• Contribute to platform reuse and standardization across products or programs.
• Drive end-to-end system integration across hardware, software, controls and interfaces.
• Strengthen system engineering practices across the team through technical leadership.
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Computer Science.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• 8-12 years of experience in system engineering and product development.
• Strong knowledge of requirements engineering and system architecture.
• Derive requirements from existing system manuals, software, and PyTest libraries.
• Awareness of AI-assisted systems engineering workflows, including intelligent requirements generation, traceability analysis, and automated validation support.
• Exposure to Agentic AI concepts applied to engineering lifecycle activities such as requirements engineering, diagnostics, verification, and documentation automation.
• Good knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, UDS, LIN.
• Exposure to MBSE, SysML/UML, and system architecture or requirements tools.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving for complex system issues.
• Experience in embedded systems, electrification, or autonomous machine functions.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, embedded software, Python, C, and C++ programming.
• Awareness of cybersecurity, connected systems, software-defined platform concepts.
• Experience in system integration, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience in mining, construction, automotive, or other industrial system domains.
• Certifications in systems engineering, safety, requirements, or Agile methods.
• Experience working with global teams across functions, sites, or engineering disciplines.
• Exposure to deep learning, computer vision, ADAS, AI, OTA, and SDV.
• Familiarity with Agile, Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Docker.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools such as Copilot-based workflows.
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Self-driven with a strong curiosity to learn and explore new ideas.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality results.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package tailored to your expertise.
• Global career opportunities across Epiroc's worldwide network.
• Epiroc University for continuous learning and competence development.
• Innovative projects that shape the future of automation and sustainability.
• Hybrid work culture supporting flexibility, collaboration, and well-being.
• Inclusive environment built on trust, innovation, and teamwork. 
  
  

Why you should apply:

• This role places you at the heart of automation programs, where your system engineering expertise will shape the architecture, integration, and reliability of next-generation machine solutions.
• Work at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and system engineering to help build safer, smarter, and more sustainable mining solutions.
• Lead with impact by defining system requirements, architecture, and integration strategy for autonomous control platforms used in Surface Drilling applications.
• Collaborate globally with architects, developers, and engineering teams to align system design, interfaces, and execution across sites.
• Support team growth by strengthening system engineering practices and promoting structured technical problem-solving.
  
  

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.  Learn more at www.epiroc.com