Robotics Engineer - Animatronics & Entertainment Systems

We are looking for a passionate Robotics Engineer who loves building robots that move, emote, and interact. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands\-on problem solving, prototyping, experimenting, and turning creative concepts into functional mechanical lifeforms.

If you get excited about motors, servos, controllers, linkages, motion programming, and making characters talk — this is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop animatronic and robotic systems for characters and installations
• Work on motion control systems (servo motors, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics if needed)
• Integrate electronics, microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.), and sensors
• Program movement sequences and interactive behaviors
• Develop lip\-sync mechanisms and voice\-triggered movements
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electronic failures on\-site and in workshop
• Collaborate with sculptors, fabricators, artists, and programmers
• Prototype new motion mechanisms and expressive robotics systems
• Improve durability and safety of robotic installations
• Research innovative entertainment robotics technologies

Required Skills

• Strong fundamentals in robotics, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering
• Experience with:
• Servo motors, stepper motors, actuators
• Microcontrollers (Arduino / Raspberry Pi / ESP32\)
• Basic embedded programming (C/C\+\+ / Python)
• Motion control systems
• Understanding of mechanical linkages and fabrication feasibility
• Ability to read and create technical drawings
• Problem\-solving mindset (very important)
• Hands\-on workshop comfort

Preferred Skills (Bonus)

• Experience in animatronics or themed entertainment
• ROS knowledge
• AI/vision\-based interaction systems
• Sound\-triggered motion systems
• Pneumatics / hydraulic systems
• Experience in stage automation or entertainment robotics
• 3D modeling (SolidWorks / Fusion 360\)

Education

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Robotics / Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electronics

OR

• Equivalent hands\-on experience (we value builders over just degrees)

Ideal Candidate

• Curious and experimental
• Loves making things move
• Obsessed with solving mechanical challenges
• Comfortable failing, testing, and iterating
• Works well with artists and creative teams
• Passionate about entertainment robotics

About Offish

Offish Character Art Studio is a Mumbai\-based creative engineering studio specializing in large\-scale character builds, animatronics, themed installations, and immersive entertainment experiences. We blend art, mechanics, electronics, and storytelling to bring characters to life.

We don’t just build robots — we make them breathe, move, speak, and perform.

Pay: ₹20,000\.00 \- ₹45,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person