Team Lead (Controls)

Job Opportunity : Team Lead – Controls (Hands on Exp in Siemens PLC, Baggage Handling System , Material Handling)

Location : Pune (Kharadi)

Reports to : Project Manager Engineering / Manager Engineering

We are looking for a Senior Team Lead – Controls to lead a dynamic team of engineers in designing and implementing advanced control systems for large-scale Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) and Parcel Handling Solutions .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to combine leadership, technical expertise, and global project exposure , delivering automation solutions that ensure operational excellence in airports and parcel hubs worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of 15+ Controls Engineers, ensuring skill and competency development.

Manage team escalations, daily resource allocation, hiring, and subcontracting activities.

Identify training needs and implement structured training programs.

Collaborate with Sales Engineering, Project Management, Service, and R&D teams as a consultant.

Monitor project risks and opportunities, driving improvements across teams.

Ensure system performance validation through thorough FAT / SAT testing .

Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to department KPIs.

Provide technical oversight during commissioning and ensure smooth customer handovers.

Willingness to travel internationally (short-term) for project execution and team management.

Key Competencies

Strong leadership with proven experience managing 8 + engineers .

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in global, high-demand project environments.

Strong planning and organizational abilities with a focus on delivery within time and budget .

Proactive, innovative, and improvement-driven mindset.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of Siemens PLC (mandatory) and Allen Bradley PLC (preferred).

Hands-on experience in the design and execution of integrated control systems.

Ability to align control designs with mechanical, electrical, and software project goals.

Skilled in preparing and executing detailed project plans and schedules.

Experience in driving standardization and process improvement across multiple projects.

Practical involvement in commissioning and customer delivery phases.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (or related field).

7 t0 10 years of experience in PLC programming (Siemens required; Allen Bradley a plus).

Prior experience in Airport Baggage Handling Systems or Parcel Handling Solutions strongly preferred.

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