Assistant Manager - Instrument

JobItUs; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in India seeks an Assistant Manager – Instrumentation to lead automation, control systems, and instrumentation in a manufacturing plant. The role emphasizes designing, programming, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and compliance of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems to ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with quality standards.

The position requires a B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Instrumentation & Electronics with 6–8 years of experience, based at Nandasan, Mehsana, Gujarat.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics Engineering
• 6–8 years of experience in instrumentation/automation in manufacturing
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/DCS and Allen-Bradley systems
• Knowledge of GMP/cGMP/ISO regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead automation, control systems, and instrumentation functions for the plant
• Develop, program, troubleshoot PLC/SCADA/DCS and calibration activities
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime
• Ensure documentation, calibration records, and change-control compliance
• Mentor instrumentation technicians and engineers
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce breakdowns and costs

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation or Electronics

Tools

FactoryTalk View

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Instrumentation
Department: Instrumentation / Automation
Position Level: Assistant Manager (Permanent / Full-Time)
Location: Nandasan, Mehsana, Gujarat
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics Engineering
Experience: 6 to 8 Years

POSITION PURPOSE

The Assistant Manager – Instrumentation is responsible for leading the plant's entire automation, control systems, and instrumentation functions. The primary objective is to oversee the design, programming, troubleshooting, calibration,
maintenance, and compliance of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient manufacturing
operations in full alignment with quality, GMP, and audit standards.

DETAILED KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Automation & Control Systems
  Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen Bradley) using FBD and Ladder logic.
  Design and develop SCADA/HMI applications using FactoryTalk View software.
  Manage PLC hardware, I/O systems, communication networks, and industrial switches.
  Handle PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, historian, and industrial communication systems.
  Troubleshoot control loops, interlocks, sequences, alarms, and automation-related breakdowns.
• 2. Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
  Manage day-to-day instrumentation maintenance and operations of the manufacturing plant.
  Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
  Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of instrumentation and automation-related issues to minimize
  downtime.
  Maintain critical spare inventory for instrumentation and automation systems.
• 3. Calibration & Compliance
  Ensure calibration of critical instruments as per schedules and procedures.
  Maintain calibration records, certificates, and instrument history cards.
  Ensure compliance with GMP, cGMP, and ISO applicable regulatory requirements.
  Support internal and external audits related to instrumentation and automation.
  Ensure proper documentation of maintenance, calibration, modification, and qualification activities.
• 4. Validation & Documentation
  Review P&IDs, instrument datasheets, control philosophies, I/O lists, cause & effect diagrams, and functional
  specifications.
  Support equipment and system qualification activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ wherever applicable.
  Prepare and review SOPs, preventive maintenance procedures, calibration procedures, and technical documents.
  Maintain automation-related documentation and ensure change-control compliance.
  Participate in deviation, CAPA, change control, and investigation activities.
• 5. Team Management
  Lead and guide instrumentation technicians and engineers.
  Allocate daily maintenance activities and monitor work completion.
  Develop team competency through training and knowledge sharing.
• 6. Continuous Improvement
  Implement improvement projects to reduce breakdowns and maintenance costs.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Good experience in PLC, SCADA/HMI, and DCS (Allen-Bradley) systems.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.
• Good knowledge of P&IDs, instrument datasheets, loop diagrams, and control philosophies.
• Understanding of control valves, actuators, positioners, and control loops.
• Good leadership, communication, and team-management skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.