Project Engineer - Upgrades (Motors)

Your role

Mission :

The mission of the Project Engineer- Upgrades (Motors) is to deliver robust, compliant, and cost-effective motor upgrade and replacement solutions for installed Compressors & other related products. The role ensures seamless execution of customer and field driven engineering requests by owning motor upgrade projects from ene-to-end, from technical investigation through design release, enabling aftermarket solutions and enhanced customer value.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Own & execute motor upgrade, exchange, and replacement projects from initial request through final engineering release, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Investigate and resolve engineering requests related to motor upgrades originating from field service, purchasing, marketing and CTS Teams worldwide, and provide technically sound proposals.
• Design and develo retrofit and upgrades kits for motor replacements, ensuring suitability for field installation instruction and aftermarket supply.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), schematic drawings, ensuring compliance with internal engineering standards and quality requirements.
• Ensure solutions comply with local and international regulations, adapting motor upgrade design as required for different countries and markets.
• Collaborate closely with cross-function teams and international counterparts to align technical solutions with business and service needs.

Project Ownership and Communication

• Take full ownership of assigned engineering calls and proejcts until closure, maintaining clear documentation and traceability.
• Interact with different stakeholders as and when required and present, explain, and align on proposed motor upgrade solutions.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for standardization, simplification, and innovation within motor upgrade offerings.

To succeed, you will need

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ electrical engineering or a related field
• Master’s degree in a related field would be added advantage.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements.

• Approximately 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in mechanical design, upgrades, or aftermarket engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, engineering drawings, and design application principles.
• Working understanding of basic electrical concepts, particularly related to motors and their integration in compressor systems.
• Experience in preparing BOMs, Schematics, and field installation instructions & documents.
• Knolwedge of compressor products and servicing is an added advantage.
• Ability to work indepedently while managing multiple engineering requests in parallel.

Personality Requirements 

• Pragmatic and structured approach to problem solving, with strong planning and prioritzation skills.
• High level of ownership and accountability, with the ability to drive tasks to closure.
• Eagerness to learn and continuously develop technical and product knowledge, especially in motor and upgrade solutions.
• Strong collaboration & communicaiton skills, enabling effective work across functions and cultures.
• Detail-oriented mindset combined with a holistic view of proejct objectives and customer impac

In return, we offer

• A work culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour and integrity.
• Access to Global Job Opportunities as a part of Atlas Copco Group
• Opportunities to grow and develop in connected world
• Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact
• New challenges and new learnings with global matrix organization

Job location

Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Pune office.