Instrumentation Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Paid training & certs

Remote work options

Growth opportunities in Queenstown

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Instrumentation Engineer to join a Queenstown-based team. You will design, implement, calibrate, and maintain measurement and control instrumentation used in industrial processes, ensuring data accuracy to optimize operations and uphold safety standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in instrumentation, process control, or automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, process control, or automation.
• Strong knowledge of industrial instruments and calibration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select instrumentation for process control applications.
• Install, calibrate, and commission instruments (pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, valves).
• Develop and maintain calibration procedures and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Work with PLC and DCS systems to integrate instrumentation data into control loops.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations for instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in EE/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC/DCS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a qualified Instrumentation Engineer to join their team in Queenstown . This role is vital for the design, implementation, calibration, and maintenance of measurement and control instrumentation used in industrial processes. You will ensure the accuracy and reliability of process data, essential for optimizing operations and maintaining safety standards. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career path for an engineer passionate about process control and automation within the industrial landscape of the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select instrumentation for various process control applications.
• Install, calibrate, and commission instruments such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, and control valves.
• Develop and maintain calibration procedures and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Work with PLC and DCS systems to integrate instrumentation data into control loops.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations for instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, process control, or automation.
• In-depth knowledge of various types of industrial instruments and their applications.
• Experience with calibration techniques and standards.
• Familiarity with PLC/DCS systems and industrial communication protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Paid training and opportunities for professional certification.
• Remote work options providing excellent flexibility.
• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth in Queenstown .