Senior Officer - Instrumentation

Cadila Pharmaceuticals; Dahej; On-site; INR 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadila Pharmaceuticals in Dahej, Gujarat, seeks an experienced Instrumentation professional to support maintenance and reliable operation of instrumentation systems at the API manufacturing plant. The role involves preventive, breakdown and corrective maintenance, calibration of field instruments, and working with PLC/DCS controls to keep critical systems within GMP, EHS and safety standards.

Shift operations and coordination with Production, QA, and Engineering are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / BTech in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation.
• 2–5 years of related experience in pharmaceutical API plant instrumentation.
• Hands-on with field instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, breakdown and corrective maintenance of instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Maintain calibration per procedures and schedules.
• Work with PLC, DCS and related control systems for troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, EHS and Engineering teams.
• Ensure GMP, SOP, EHS, and safety compliance.
• Support shutdowns and spare management.

Skills

Field instrumentation

PLC/DCS troubleshooting

Calibration

GMP/EHS

Shift work

Communication

Education

Diploma / BE / BTech - Instrumentation

Tools

PLC hardware

DCS

Control valves

Transmitters

Job description

Job Title: Officer / Senior Officer Instrumentation
Department: Engineering Instrumentation
Location: Dahej, Gujarat
Industry: Pharmaceutical / API Manufacturing
CTC: Up to 5.00 LPA
Experience: 2-5 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Instrumentation professional to support instrumentation maintenance and ensure reliable operation of instrumentation systems and control equipment at the API manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, breakdown and corrective maintenance of instrumentation systems.


• Troubleshoot and maintain field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow and level instruments.


• Handle maintenance of control valves, actuators, transmitters, switches and other instrumentation equipment.


• Carry out calibration of instruments as per approved procedures and schedules.


• Attend instrumentation breakdowns and ensure timely restoration of equipment.


• Work on PLC, DCS and associated control systems for troubleshooting and maintenance support.


• Maintain instrumentation equipment, records, logbooks and maintenance documentation.


• Coordinate with Production, QA, EHS and Engineering teams for smooth plant operations.


• Support installation, commissioning and modification of instrumentation systems.


• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOP, EHS and safety requirements.


• Identify recurring failures and support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.


• Ensure availability of critical instrumentation spares and support spare management.


• Participate in shutdown maintenance and plant maintenance activities.


• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe working practices in the instrumentation area.

Qualification

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech - Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation

Required Skills

• Hands‑on experience in API / Pharmaceutical / Chemical manufacturing plant instrumentation.


• Good knowledge of field instrumentation and control systems.


• Experience in troubleshooting PLC/DCS, control valves and transmitters.


• Knowledge of calibration and preventive maintenance.


• Good understanding of GMP, EHS and maintenance practices.


• Good communication and coordination skills.


• Willingness to work in shift operations.