Instrumentation Engineer

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer

Department: Engineering
Location: Dahej / Ankleshwar
Company: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd API Division
Experience: 4 8 Years
Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation
Industry: Pharmaceuticals / API Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently handle maintenance and calibration of field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters), control valves, actuators, and smart devices.
• Troubleshoot faults in PLC/DCS/SCADA systems and manage system backups, configurations, and logic changes in coordination with automation vendors.
• Conduct periodic preventive maintenance and calibration activities as per schedule and maintain proper documentation.
• Prepare and review SOPs related to instrumentation systems and ensure compliance during audits.
• Coordinate and execute instrumentation requirements for new project installations, modifications, and equipment commissioning.
• Monitor and optimize performance of instruments and control systems to improve reliability and efficiency of operations.
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP guidelines, and other data integrity requirements.
• Support process validation, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and regulatory inspections (e.g., USFDA, EDQM, WHO, etc.).
• Ensure readiness of plant instrumentation for internal and external audits.
• Work closely with production, QA, EHS, and project teams to resolve technical issues promptly.
• Maintain spares inventory and coordinate with vendors for AMC, breakdown service, or replacement.
• Ensure safety procedures and permit systems are followed during all instrumentation jobs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of process instrumentation used in API/chemical/pharma industry.
• Hands-on experience in automation platforms like Siemens, ABB, Allen Bradley, or Honeywell.
• Familiarity with utility instruments (boilers, HVAC, AHUs, chillers, water systems, etc.)
• Strong understanding of cGMP, GEP, GDP, and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to audit requirements (USFDA, MHRA, EDQM, etc.)
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Team management and effective communication skills.

Interested candidate can share there at shardulsinh.k@cadilapharma.com