Officer/Sr.Officer - Engineering

Sherwin-Williams; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin‑Williams Co. is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer in Bengaluru to support process automation, instrumentation reliability, and electrical panel troubleshooting in an active paint/coatings plant.

You will work hands‑on with Allen‑Bradley PLC systems, FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA, and field instrumentation, ensuring safe operation, preventive maintenance, and project execution. Strong coordination with cross‑functional teams is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/BE/BTech in Instrumentation/Mech/E&I/Electrical/Electronics.
• 5–8 years in Instrumentation + Process Automation in process industries.
• Strong exposure to plant maintenance troubleshooting and project execution in a running plant.
• Experience with safety and compliance in a solvent/chemical environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support Allen‑Bradley PLC systems (online diagnostics, I/O health checks, logic debugging).
• Support FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA operations: tag mapping, alarm configuration, trends.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Process automation

Allen‑Bradley PLC

FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA

Electrical panel troubleshooting

Safety & compliance

Field instrumentation

Education

Diploma/BE/BTech in Instrumentation/Mechanical/E&I/Electrical/Electronics

5–8 years in Instrumentation + Process Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC systems

FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Being at the frontline of an engineering department of paint manufacturing plant and dealing with all equipment maintenance requires a responsible and organized approach

Position Summary

Being at the frontline of an engineering department of paint manufacturing plant and dealing with all equipment maintenance requires a responsible and organized approach. As a Instrumentation Engineer to support process automation, instrumentation reliability, and electrical panel troubleshooting in a running industrial paint/coatings manufacturing plant. The role requires strong hands‑on capability with Allen‑Bradley PLC systems (preferred), FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA, and field instrumentation, along with practical understanding of PCC, MCC, VFD/Soft‑starter panels, and PLC control panels. The position involves breakdown support, preventive maintenance, upgrades, and project execution with strong focus on safety and compliance in a solvent/chemical environment. Your role is vital to the efficiency, development and progress of manufacturing and processing industries. Working with other professionals, you'll improve production facilities, reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns, and develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production processes.

Responsibilities

Process Automation (Allen‑Bradley PLC / FactoryTalk)

• Troubleshoot and support Allen‑Bradley PLC systems (online diagnostics, I/O health checks, logic debugging, minor modifications, backups/restores).
• Support FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA operations: tag mapping, alarm configuration/rationalization, trends, and basic screen changes as required.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across automation architecture: PLC racks, remote I/O, field panels, drives integration, and basic industrial networking (EtherNet/IP preferred).
• Improve sequences, permissives, and interlocks to enhance process stability and reduce nuisance trips in a running plant.
• Maintain proper change control: logic versioning, backups, and documentation updates.

Field Instrumentation (Process & Utilities)

• Installation, calibration, commissioning and maintenance of instruments: pressure/DP/temperature transmitters, flow meters, level instruments (radar/ultrasonic), load cells/weighing systems.
• Maintenance of control valves/actuators/positioners, solenoid valves, limit switches, proximity sensors and related field devices.
• Perform loop checking, cold/hot commissioning, I/O validation, and shutdown/start‑up support.
• Troubleshoot measurement deviations and instrument health issues; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain calibration records, instrument history, critical spares, and preventive maintenance schedules.

Plant Equipment Coverage (Industrial Coatings – Running Plant)

• Mixing / Dispersion / Batch Preparation: high‑speed dispersers, agitators, inline mixers, batch mixers; load cell‑based batching and dosing/charging skids; temperature control loops and mixing safety interlocks.
• Tank Farm & Transfer Systems: storage tanks for resins/solvents/additives, day tanks, blend tanks; pumping and transfer lines; manifolds and filtration skids; tank gauging/level systems; overflow prevention and pump protection interlocks.
• Utilities & Plant Services: compressors and compressed air header instrumentation; nitrogen blanketing/inerting systems (where applicable); chillers/cooling water systems; ventilation/dust collection; ETP/effluent instrumentation (if in scope).
• Filling / Packing / Material Handling (if applicable): filling lines, weigh fillers, conveyors, bag filters; interlocks and downtime troubleshooting.

Electrical Panels (PCC/MCC/Drives/PLC Panels)

• Hands‑on troubleshooting and commissioning support for PCC/MCC feeders, motor starters, protections, interlocks, and E‑stops.
• Support VFD/soft‑starter panels: basic parameter checks, fault diagnostics, and integration of run/healthy/trip feedback to PLC.
• Support PLC control panels: I/O wiring checks, marshalling, terminal integrity, panel health checks, earthing/grounding verification.
• Read and interpret SLD, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, cable schedules, and terminal plans.
• Coordinate with Electrical/Mechanical/Production teams during shutdowns, breakdowns, FAT/SAT, and site execution.

Projects / Modifications / Upgrades (Brownfield)

• Execute brownfield projects with minimal downtime: new instruments, panel modifications, PLC/HMI changes, drive integration, interlock enhancements.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, punch list closure, and handover documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement: downtime reduction, alarm reduction, instrumentation reliability improvement, and process stabilization.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to EHS requirements: LOTO, Permit-to-Work, and safe commissioning practices.
• Ensure safe installation practices: segregation, earthing, proper glands, labeling, and housekeeping for panels and field instrumentation.
• Maintain updated documentation: as-built drawings, I/O lists, loop diagrams, interlock lists, backups, calibration certificates, and change logs.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4-8 of experience as Instrumentation Engineer in Paint/Chemical Industry.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Diploma / BE / BTech in Instrumentation /Mechanical/ E&I / Electrical / Electronics. Experience: 5–8 years in Instrumentation + Process Automation within process industries (Paint/Coatings/Chemicals preferred). Strong exposure to both plant maintenance troubleshooting and project execution/commissioning in a running plant. Shift: Primarily day shift; occasional support during shutdowns/start‑ups as required.

JOB LOCATION

• Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

About Us

At Sherwin‑Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin‑Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

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