Instrumentation Automation Engineer

About the Role

Instrumentation & Automation Engineer

This role offers strong exposure across:

• Instrumentation installation, calibration and maintenance
• PLC/SCADA/VFD/HMI systems
• Commissioning and testing of new equipment
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving on the plant floor

Senior Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Instrumentation Maintenance

• Install, calibrate, test and maintain field instruments including:
• Pressure / temperature / flow / level transmitters
• Sensors, switches, gauges
• Control and on/off valves
• Perform loop checks, signal verification and field troubleshooting.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections, and flag emerging issues.
• Support corrective maintenance on automated lines or machines.
• Maintain documentation, calibration records and equipment history.
• Monitor system performance and report deviations.
• Support upgrades, retrofitting and new installations.

Automation & Controls

• Assist in PLC and HMI activities including:
• I/O checks
• Basic ladder logic troubleshooting
• Coordination with system integrators for programming
• Support SCADA/HMI configuration and monitoring.
• Participate in development of new control logic for processes and equipment.
• Assist in panel testing, commissioning and system upgrades.
• Learn PLC programming concepts over time.

Commissioning & Modifications

• Participate in installation and commissioning of instruments, panels and control systems.
• Execute testing, loop checks, and FAT/SAT with vendors.
• Support development of new automation schemes and control systems.
• Provide automation and controls support to technology/R&D teams for new equipment and SPMs.

Coordination & Reporting

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, process and R&D teams.
• Coordinate with automation vendors, integrators and contractors.
• Maintain reports, I/O lists, configurations, SOPs, breakdown logs.
• Ensure adequate spare inventory for instrumentation and automation systems.

What You Bring

• B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 13 years of hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of:
• Calibration tools and procedures
• 4–20 mA signals, transmitters, sensors
• Control valves and actuators
• Exposure to PLC/SCADA/DCS/VFD/HMI/panel wiring.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop drawings and wiring diagrams.
• A natural ability to grasp new technologies and apply them practically.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work with internal teams and vendors.
• Ability to support operations with minimum disruption and adherence to safety and SOPs.

Preferred / Desired

• Exposure to:
• Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Schneider PLC systems
• HMI/SCADA monitoring
• Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience in chemical, pharma, food or other process plants.
• Understanding of safety systems, interlocks, lock-out/tag-out.
• Basic programming aptitude.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM.
• Prior work or training in oil & gas, distilleries or similar complex process environments.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing or six-sigma.

Technical Skills

• Calibration and maintenance of field instruments.
• Fault finding in panels, wiring and I/O systems.
• Working understanding of PLC/HMI systems.
• Use of multimeter, calibrator, pressure pump and industrial tools.
• Ability to maintain clear records, reports and SOPs.