Instrumentation Engineer

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Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Shrirampur,MaharashtraDepartment: Engineering / OperationsRole PurposeThe Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing automation and control systems across dairy processing, packaging, and utility operations to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation & Control Systems
  • Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for milk processing, UHT, pasteurization, CIP, packaging, and utilities.
  • Develop and modify automation logic for process optimization and energy efficiency.
  • Ensure seamless integration between automation systems and plant equipment.
Plant Operations Support
  • Provide technical support for automation-related breakdowns and minimize downtime.
  • Coordinate with maintenance and production teams during commissioning, upgrades, and shutdowns.
  • Implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for control systems.
Compliance & Quality
  • Ensure automation systems comply with food safety standards (FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP).
  • Maintain documentation for validation, change management, and audits.
  • Support traceability, data logging, and reporting requirements.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead or support automation projects including new lines, capacity expansion, and retrofitting.
  • Drive digitalization initiatives such as MES integration, OEE monitoring, and energy management systems.
  • Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities through automation.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, and vendors for installation and troubleshooting.
  • Review technical specifications, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities.
Key Deliverables
  • High uptime and reliability of automation systems
  • Reduction in manual intervention and process variability
  • Improved line efficiency, quality consistency, and energy utilization
  • Robust documentation and audit readiness

Qualifications & Experience

  • BE/BTech in Instrumentation / Automation Engineering
  • 2–6 years of experience in automation within dairy or FMCG food processing plants
  • Strong knowledge of PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider), HMI, SCADA
  • Experience with CIP automation, batch processing, and packaging lines preferred

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