Team Leader-Electrical & Instrumentation

Atlas Copco Group; Vadodara; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Vadodara, India, invites an experienced Team Leader–Electrical & Instrumentation Design to lead and develop an engineering team delivering reliable, compliant electrical and instrumentation solutions. The role ensures governance, resource planning, and on-time delivery across project lifecycles.

The position requires 10+ years in electrical/instrumentation engineering, leadership experience, and proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, PLC platforms, and digital tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Min. 10 years of relevant industry experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, preferably within compressor or process package projects.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Power & Automation Engineering – drive design, review, and technical governance of electrical power distribution, MCCs, HT/LT motors, VFDs, control panels, protection systems, and industrial automation solutions for compressor and package projects.
• Lead Instrumentation & Control System Engineering – oversee instrumentation architecture, P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, PLC/SCADA systems, process control philosophies, field instruments, analyzers, control valves, and safety-related control functions.
• Ensure Engineering Compliance & Technical Integrity – ensure all electrical and instrumentation designs comply with applicable international standards including IEC, ISA, IECEx, ATEX, UL, NFPA, NEC, CE, customer specifications, and Atlas Copco engineering requirements.
• Drive Technical Excellence Across Project Lifecycle – provide technical leadership for bid engineering, detailed design, vendor evaluation, document reviews, FAT/SAT activities, site support, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Advance Engineering Capability, Digitalization & AI Adoption – drive standardization, EPLAN-based engineering, design automation, digital engineering, AI-enabled engineering productivity, data analytics, knowledge management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PLC platforms

Automation & digital tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

ERP systems

Autodesk Inventor

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

ERP systems

Autodesk Inventor

PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider or equivalent)

Job description

The Team Leader–Electrical & Instrumentation Design contributes to Atlas Copco’s business results by leading and developing an engineering team to deliver reliable, compliant, and customer focused electrical and instrumentation solutions.

The role is accountable for technical governance, resource planning, and project execution while ensuring on time delivery, first time right quality, and continuous improvement in line with the Atlas Copco Management System and Group standards.

Key Accountabilities

Engineering & Technical Governance

• Lead Electrical Power & Automation Engineering – Drive the design, review, and technical governance of electrical power distribution, MCCs, HT/LT motors, VFDs, control panels, protection systems, and industrial automation solutions for compressor and package projects.
• Lead Instrumentation & Control System Engineering – Oversee instrumentation architecture, P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, PLC/SCADA systems, process control philosophies, field instruments, analyzers, control valves, and safety-related control functions.
• Ensure Engineering Compliance & Technical Integrity – Ensure all electrical and instrumentation designs comply with applicable international standards including IEC, ISA, IECEx, ATEX, UL, NFPA, NEC, CE, customer specifications, and Atlas Copco engineering requirements.
• Drive Technical Excellence Across Project Lifecycle – Provide technical leadership for bid engineering, detailed design, vendor evaluation, document reviews, FAT/SAT activities, site support, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Advance Engineering Capability, Digitalization & AI Adoption – Drive standardization, EPLAN-based engineering, design automation, digital engineering, AI-enabled engineering productivity, data analytics, knowledge management, and continuous improvement initiatives while strengthening technical competency and innovation within the Electrical & Instrumentation organization.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Plans and monitors project execution to ensure delivery within agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Allocates and manages engineering resources, capacity, and engineering hours in alignment with project priorities.
• Ensures accurate tracking of project milestones, document status, and adherence to internal SOPs.

People Leadership & Competence Development

• Leads, develops, and coaches team members using structured competency frameworks and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Ensures sustainable competence availability for current and future business needs through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Creates a psychologically safe working environment that supports engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.

Stakeholder & Customer Interface

• Acts as a key technical interface towards customers, consultants, and suppliers for clarifications, approvals, and inspections.
• Collaborates closely with Project Managers, Service Delivery Heads, and cross competence teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Continuous Improvement & Standardization

• Drives process improvements, standardization initiatives, and engineering efficiency projects (automation, digital tools, and templates). Contributes to the development and maintenance of technical databases, checklists, document formats, and best practice guidelines.
• Supports quality reviews and continuous refinement of engineering processes.

To succeed, you will need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.

• Min. 10 years of relevant industry experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering,preferably within compressor or process package projects.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical & Digital Skills

Required:

• EPLAN
• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
• MS Office

Advantageous:

• ERP systems
• Autodesk Inventor
• PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider or equivalent)
• Exposure to automation and engineering digitalization tools

Skills & Competencies

Professional Competencies

• Strong engineering judgment and problem solving capability
• Structured planning and execution skills
• Customer focused and solution oriented mindset
• Quality, safety, and compliance orientation

Leadership Competencies

• People development and performance management
• Stakeholder collaboration and communication
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage under time pressure
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset

Cultural Behaviours (How the Role Creates Value)

The role demonstrates Atlas Copco Cultural Behaviours by:

• Acting with accountability for results,quality and team wellbeing
• Acting collaboratively across functions,divisions and external partners
• Acting with curiosity and experimentation by promoting innovation and improvement
• Acting with respect by fostering inclusion, trust, and psychological safety

In return, we offer

• A culture of trust, accountability, and ownership
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and structured career development
• Purpose‑driven innovation powered by people
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Strong focus on health, safety, and employee well‑being

Job location

Hybrid working model with a combination of remote work and on‑site presence in Vadodara office, India.

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.