Technical Leader- Electrical & Instrumentation

Atlas Copco Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Career development

On-site Pune office

Job summary

Atlas Copco Pune India seeks an experienced Technical Leader to strengthen Electrical, Instrumentation and Digital Engineering capabilities. The role provides technical leadership for complex customer projects, governance, and competency development across global stakeholders.

The candidate will drive design automation, standardization, and sustainable engineering practices while mentoring engineers and coordinating with universities and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of instrumentation systems and field devices.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering governance

Competence development

Digital engineering

Mentoring

Project coordination

AI tooling awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or E&I Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Technical Leader- Electrical & Instrumentation Language of job My profile Technical Leader- Electrical & Instrumentation Research and Development Atlas Copco Pune India Hybrid Job Description

Your role

Position Summary

Atlas Copco GECIA is seeking an experienced Technical Leader to strengthen Electrical, Instrumentation and Digital Engineering capabilities. The position will provide technical leadership for complex customer projects, engineering governance, competence development, standardization, digitalization and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on engineering experience, sound technical judgment and the ability to develop skills in the people, build organizational competence and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and validation of instrumentation systems, field devices, PLC/SCADA interfaces, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices and alarm management systems.
• Provide technical guidance for electrical systems, including switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, motor controls, VFDs, power distribution, protection, cable engineering and industrial control systems.
• Conduct design reviews, technical audits, risk assessments, FAT/SAT reviews and engineering quality assurance.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, design practices, technical guidelines, checklists and reusable engineering solutions.
• Drive standardization, design automation, digital engineering and engineering process optimization.
• Provide technical support for complex customer requirements, critical projects and engineering problem-solving.
• Develop engineering competencies through structured training, coaching, mentoring, knowledge-sharing sessions and competency assessments.
• Identify competency gaps and establish development roadmaps for engineers and technical specialists.
• Build subject-matter expertise and succession capability within the Electrical and Instrumentation team.
• Support collaboration with universities, technology partners and global engineering teams.
• Promote responsible use of AI-enabled engineering tools for analytics, document processing, design automation, engineering calculations and knowledge management.
• Lead productivity, quality and continuous-improvement initiatives across the engineering lifecycle.

Technical Competencies

• Instrument selection, sizing and specification
• P&ID development and review
• Control valves, transmitters, analyzers and field instrumentation
• SIL concepts and hazardous-area engineering
• PLC, DCS and SCADA integration
• Industrial communication protocols, including Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus and Profinet
• Switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs and motor control systems
• Power distribution, cable engineering, earthing, lighting and protection systems
• Control-system architecture and industrial automation
• Engineering design verification, validation and technical risk management
• Working knowledge of applicable international engineering standards and industry practices
• Added advantages: Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.

Competence Development Expectations

• Define and maintain technical competency frameworks for Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines.
• Assess team competencies and identify skill gaps against current and future business requirements.
• Develop structured technical learning paths, mentoring programs and knowledge-sharing mechanisms.
• Support engineers in building domain expertise, multidisciplinary capability and customer-facing technical competence.
• Encourage technical certification, continuous learning and application of acquired knowledge in projects.
• Develop technical experts and future leaders through coaching, delegation and structured development plans.
• Build a strong engineering knowledge repository covering standards, lessons learned, best practices and reusable solutions.

To succeed, you will need

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in engineering design, product engineering, EPC, industrial automation, packaged equipment or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, multidisciplinary engineering reviews and competence development.
• Experience in handling complex customer requirements and collaborating with global engineering stakeholders.

Personality Requirements

• Strong technical leadership with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Passion for developing people and building organizational competence.
• High ownership, integrity and professional accountability.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management and ability to influence without formal authority.
• Sound engineering judgment with the ability to manage technical complexity and changing priorities.
• Collaborative, customer-focused and committed to innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Leadership Expectations

The Technical Leader is expected to act as a technical authority and competence-development champion. The role requires the ability to balance project delivery with long-term capability building, develop engineering talent, strengthen technical governance and facilitate the responsible adoption of emerging digital technologies.

In return, we offer

In return, we provide:

• An outstanding organizational culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour, and integrity.
• Exhibit distinguishing Knowledge, communication skills and you would be a significant part of competence development.
• Ample opportunities for professional development & to work in a Global scenario, exposure to projects from different locations of the world.
• Continuous exposure to new challenges and learning opportunities.
• Drive your Career, Explore Opportunities, Realize your Passion!
• Numerous interactions with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact on interesting projects.
• A pivotal role offering ample opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• We allow every passionate employee to further develop and grow those who believe that "there is always a better way".

Job location

Option 1: On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Pune,Hinjewadi. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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