Instrumentation Engineer

The Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems that ensure accurate monitoring and efficient operation of food and beverage manufacturing processes. This role supports automation initiatives, compliance, and continuous improvement across utilities, production lines, and packaging systems.

Key Responsibilities

Specify, install, and calibrate instruments such as flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, level indicators, and control valves.

Design and maintain PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems for process automation and monitoring.

Develop and optimize control logic, alarm systems, and interlocks to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Collaborate with process, electrical, and mechanical engineers to integrate instrumentation into new and existing systems.

Troubleshoot instrumentation faults and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and regulatory standards in instrumentation design and implementation.

Maintain documentation including loop diagrams, instrument index, calibration records, and SOPs.

Support commissioning, validation, and audit readiness for instrumentation systems.

Qualifications & Skills

Requirement

Details

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering

Experience

4–8 years in instrumentation engineering within food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing

Tools

Proficiency in PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), SCADA, HART protocol, and calibration tools

Certifications

ISA, ISO 9001, or relevant automation certifications preferred

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration;

knowledge of hygiene and food-grade instrumentation is a plus

Position

Salary

30 LPA

Key Interfaces

Production & Operations

Maintenance & Utilities

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Automation & Electrical Teams

External Vendors & Contractors

Success Metrics

High reliability and accuracy of instrumentation systems

Reduced downtime and improved process control

Compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Successful execution of automation and instrumentation projects