Instrumentation and Mechanical Technician

The ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The ePlane Company in Chennai seeks a skilled Instrumentation Technician to join our maintenance team. You will calibrate, test, and align transmitters, sensors, valves, and gauges to exact standards and document all work.

You will read wiring diagrams and P&IDs, troubleshoot PLC-based machinery, and perform preventative maintenance using CMMS tools, ensuring minimal downtime and safe operation across production lines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or ITI in instrumentation or electronics required.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and test transmitters, sensors, and gauges to precise standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic faults in machinery and PLCs.
• Install instrumentation systems following P&IDs and schematics.
• Perform preventative maintenance per CMMS.
• Document calibrations, repairs, and updates to plant drawings.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or ITI in Instrument Mechanics/Electronics

Technical certification in electronics/industrial automation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Digital logic probes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Calibration and Testing: Fine-tune, test, and align transmitters, sensors, control valves, and gauges to precise operational standards using specialized tools like loop calibrators and multimeters.
• Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic faults in machinery and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), replacing defective parts to reduce downtime.
• System Installation: Set up new instrumentation infrastructure and connect related electrical circuits following engineering schematics and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out routine scheduled inspections and upkeep according to a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of all calibrations, repairs, parts usage, and updates made to plant layout drawings.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training (such as an ITI in Instrument Mechanics) in electronics, industrial automation, or instrumentation technology.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in electrical and electronic principles, and the ability to read complex wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Diagnostic Proficiency: Skill in operating test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and digital logic probes.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, manual dexterity, and clear communication abilities to coordinate with engineers and operators.