Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer - Digitize Paint ME
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Senior
Bachelor's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
HybridHybrid; expected in the office four times per week. Global travel may be required, up to 50–70%.
AI & Machine LearningComputer Vision
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Paint Engineering, or a related field, with a certification or special interest in AI and Data Science.
- At least 5 years of experience in Digital Transformation, Digital Twin/Digital Thread implementation, Industrial Automation, XR technologies, and Vision Systems within automotive or discrete manufacturing environments, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable digital and automation solutions.
- Proven experience developing and deploying AI/ML, Smart Factory, Advanced Analytics, Computer Vision, and Digital Twin solutions for manufacturing applications.
- Knowledge of AI/ML technologies including LLMs, RAG, TensorFlow, PyTorch, deep learning frameworks, ETL pipelines, and Databricks.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, C++, C#, VB Script, APIs, data pipelines, Power BI dashboards, and AI-agent workflow development for industrial digital solutions.
- Knowledge of automotive paint shop processes, equipment, materials, and manufacturing operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communication skills, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel globally based on business requirements, up to 50–70%.
Responsibilities
- Lead digital transformation initiatives in automotive paint manufacturing by implementing Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factory solutions.
- Deploy AI/ML, Computer Vision, XR, and Advanced Analytics solutions to improve FTQ, equipment reliability, process efficiency, and virtual validation in Paint engineering activities.
- Develop, deploy, and sustain Digital Twins for paint shop products, processes, and equipment, while establishing an end-to-end digital thread across PLM, CAD, Simulation, MES, and shop-floor systems to enable traceability, virtual validation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Design and validate vision systems for defect detection, color consistency, sealer quality, coating coverage, and film thickness evaluation.
- Configure AI agents and automation workflows by integrating enterprise data, engineering tools, and knowledge repositories.
- Automate CAD/PLM solutions using APIs, macros, templates, and rule-based engineering tools to improve engineering productivity integrated with PLM systems.
- Develop CAD-to-XR pipelines to support virtual reviews, training, manufacturing validation, and collaboration.
- Support paint facility execution, virtual commissioning, and launch activities for greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Drive paint process improvements focused on quality, warranty cost reduction, FTQ, and equipment uptime.
- Provide paint warranty analysis, technical reporting, and simulation-based recommendations for global manufacturing operations.
Desired Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in Digital Twin, XR, and industrial metaverse platforms such as NVIDIA Omniverse, Siemens Xcelerator, Azure Digital Twins, and 3DEXPERIENCE.
- Working knowledge of CAD automation platforms and APIs such as AutoCAD, NX Open, CATIA CAA, and SolidWorks API.
- Familiarity with industrial robotics and simulation tools such as FANUC, Dürr systems, ROS 2, Isaac Sim, and DDS.
- Experience in automotive paint shop launches, facility execution, process setup, and virtual commissioning.
About the company
General Motors designs, builds and sells cars, trucks and SUVs for individual drivers and commercial fleets, with gasoline and electric models across mainstream and luxury markets. Its Chevrolet and GMC brands cover pickups and utility vehicles, while Cadillac focuses on luxury and Buick sells passenger vehicles. The group sells vehicles and replacement parts mainly through independent dealers, which handle customer sales, maintenance and repairs. Its captive finance subsidiary, GM Financial, earns revenue from vehicle loans and leases and also finances dealer inventories. General Motors traces its roots to 1908 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Founded
1908
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Assistance