Team Leader-Electrical & Instrumentation

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering

In short

As a Team Leader for Electrical & Instrumentation Design at Atlas Copco Group in Vadodara, India, you will lead an engineering team to deliver innovative and compliant electrical and instrumentation solutions. This hybrid role involves technical governance, resource planning, project execution, and fostering continuous improvement, with a focus on sustainable innovations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Electrical Power & Automation Engineering, including design and governance of electrical power distribution, MCCs, motors, control panels, and automation solutions.
  • Oversee Instrumentation & Control System Engineering, including architecture, P&IDs, PLC/SCADA systems, and safety-related control functions.
  • Ensure engineering compliance with international standards (IEC, ISA, ATEX, UL, etc.) and Atlas Copco requirements.
  • Drive technical excellence across the project lifecycle, from bid engineering to commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • Advance engineering capability through digitalization, AI adoption, EPLAN-based engineering, and automation initiatives.
  • Plan and monitor project execution to ensure delivery within scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.
  • Allocate and manage engineering resources and capacity.
  • Lead, develop, and coach team members using competency frameworks and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
  • Create a psychologically safe working environment that supports engagement and learning.
  • Act as a technical interface with customers, consultants, and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-competence teams.
  • Drive process improvements, standardization initiatives, and engineering efficiency projects.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical databases and best practice guidelines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Minimum 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.
  • Required Technical & Digital Skills: EPLAN, AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical, MS Office.
  • Professional Competencies: Strong engineering judgment, problem-solving, structured planning and execution, customer-focused, solution-oriented, quality, safety, and compliance orientation.
  • Leadership Competencies: People development, performance management, stakeholder collaboration and communication, ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage under time pressure, change management and continuous improvement mindset.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advantageous Technical & Digital Skills: ERP systems, Autodesk Inventor, PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider or equivalent), exposure to automation and engineering digitalization tools.
  • Cultural Behaviours: Acting with accountability for results, quality and team wellbeing; acting collaboratively; acting with curiosity and experimentation; acting with respect.

Benefits

  • 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.
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Company

Atlas Copco Group

Job Posted

1 day ago

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in 1 week

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Vadodara, India

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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