Technical Leader- Electrical & Instrumentation

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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.
Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Work arrangement
Hybrid