Tata Motors Senior Manager – Breakdown & Electronics Maintenance
📍 Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
🏢 Company: Tata Motors Limited
About Tata Motors Limited
Tata Motors Limited, part of the prestigious Tata Group, is India’s largest automobile company. With a strong presence in both the domestic and international markets, Tata Motors is committed to delivering innovative mobility solutions that prioritise safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
The company has a diversified portfolio, ranging from commercial vehicles, passenger cars, electric vehicles, and defence solutions to cutting-edge engineering and design services. By continuously focusing on research, technological leadership, and operational excellence, Tata Motors plays a key role in shaping the future of the automotive industry.
The Lucknow facility, where this position is based, is one of the company’s primary hubs for manufacturing commercial vehicles. It is equipped with advanced production systems, automation, and electronic equipment that demand highly skilled maintenance professionals to ensure seamless operations.
For an ambitious professional with expertise in electronics and breakdown maintenance, this role represents a career-defining opportunity to contribute to Tata Motors’ long-term mission of delivering superior products with global standards of quality and performance.
Position Summary
The role of Senior Manager – Breakdown & Electronics Maintenance is crucial to the smooth functioning of Tata Motors’ manufacturing facilities in Lucknow. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the highest uptime of electronic machines and equipment, thus minimising production losses and optimising resource utilisation.
Additionally, the position requires the individual to drive improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, improving workplace safety, reducing operational costs, and maintaining exceptional quality standards. Working at a managerial level, the candidate must demonstrate both technical expertise and leadership capabilities, ensuring consistent alignment of departmental goals with the company’s strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Manager will be entrusted with managing all aspects of breakdown and electronics-related maintenance across multiple factory areas. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance
- Oversee maintenance of VMC (Vertical Machining Centres), HMC (Horizontal Machining Centres), SPM (Special Purpose Machines), and general-purpose shop-floor equipment.
- Ensure quick resolution of breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain uninterrupted production schedules.
- Assembly and Testing Equipment
- Manage maintenance of aggregate assembly systems and testing rigs, ensuring precision and reliability in production and validation processes.
- Body, Chassis and Plant Equipment
- Maintain electronic systems for BIW (Body-in-White), Chassis assembly, Press shop, and Paint shop equipment.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams to proactively address potential electronic failures.
- Component-Level Repair and Troubleshooting
- Provide expertise in component-level fault diagnosis and repair to reduce replacement costs.
- Manage spare parts inventory effectively with a focus on critical electronic components.
- Systems Knowledge
- Implement effective maintenance management systems, ensuring data-driven monitoring and reporting.
- Introduce new methodologies for reliability-centred maintenance based on historical failure analysis.
- Quality and Safety
- Strictly adhere to Tata Motors’ robust quality and safety standards.
- Conduct regular audits, implement corrective actions, and lead awareness programmes for maintenance teams.
Educational Qualifications
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- Alternative Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical / Electronics
Applicants with higher technical qualifications and certifications in Industrial Automation, Robotics, or Maintenance Systems will be given added preference.
Experience Requirements
- Total Experience: Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in electronic systems maintenance within manufacturing or automotive industry environments.
- Domain Expertise: Hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting complex industrial systems, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), CNC (Computer Numerical Control) systems, networking technologies, and PC or microcontroller-based electronic circuits.
- Strong exposure to automotive manufacturing lines, preferably with knowledge of high-volume commercial vehicle production facilities, will be highly advantageous.
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Key Technical Expertise
| Domain | Areas of Knowledge and Expected Proficiency |
|---|---|
| PLC Systems | Installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial automation PLCs. |
| CNC Systems | Understanding of CNC controllers, software integration, and diagnostic tools. |
| PC & Microcontroller Systems | Circuit design, interfacing, and embedded systems troubleshooting. |
| Networking | Ability to manage industrial communication protocols and networked control systems. |
| Electronic Repairs | Competence in repairing electronic cards and devices at component level. |
| Maintenance Systems | Knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems), predictive and preventive maintenance strategies. |
| Quality & Safety | Familiarity with safety standards such as IS/ISO, and processes like FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis). |
Core Competencies and Skills Required
- Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to quickly identify root causes of breakdowns and apply structured problem-solving techniques.
- Result Orientation: A strong drive to achieve tangible results in reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to lead and coordinate with cross-functional teams in production, quality, and supply chain.
- Creativity & Innovation: Strong inclination to introduce new processes and technologies for improved outcomes.
- Adaptability: Flexibility in adjusting to technological advancements, process changes, or unexpected challenges in the manufacturing environment.
Leadership Competencies (Tata Motors Standards)
As part of Tata Motors’ leadership framework, the selected candidate must demonstrate the following qualities:
- Developing Self and Others: Commitment to continuous learning and nurturing the potential of team members.
- Leading Change: Ability to foresee industry trends, adopt best practices, and lead the factory through transformational initiatives.
- Driving Execution: Translating strategic goals into actionable plans with measurable deliverables.
- Leading by Example: Maintaining high levels of ethics, integrity, and professional conduct.
- Motivating Self and Others: Encouraging team enthusiasm, commitment, and performance through inspirational leadership.
- Customer Centricity: Anticipating customer requirements and aligning efforts to exceed expectations in quality and service.
Growth and Career Progression
This managerial role lays the foundation for advancement into senior leadership positions within Maintenance, Manufacturing, or Plant Operations. Tata Motors values individuals who consistently demonstrate operational excellence, leadership qualities, and innovative problem-solving. With strong performance, the Senior Manager may progress to roles such as Plant Head – Maintenance, DGM – Operations, or other functional leadership positions across Tata Group entities.
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Why Join Tata Motors?
At Tata Motors, employees are encouraged to innovate, challenge conventional approaches, and contribute meaningfully to organisational growth. The company offers:
- Exposure to state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies.
- Opportunities for professional development through continuous learning and leadership programmes.
- A collaborative, ethical work culture deeply rooted in Tata values of trust, integrity, and excellence.
- A chance to contribute towards building vehicles and systems that serve millions of people globally.
Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply directly through the Tata Motors official careers portal. Shortlisted candidates will undergo multiple rounds of evaluation, including technical interviews, problem-solving assessments, and leadership competency evaluations.