Instrumentation/Calibration Specialist

Overview

Ensure the reliable operation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of instrumentation and automation systems across production and utility equipment while maintaining GMP, quality, and safety compliance.

What you'll do

• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of field instruments and control systems.
• Troubleshoot transmitters, sensors, analyzers, control valves, VFDs, and instrumentation loops.
• Ensure timely restoration of equipment during breakdowns to minimize production losses.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems.
• Perform I/O checks, loop testing, commissioning, and system modifications.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Support machine and process automation improvement initiatives.
• Perform calibration of critical process instruments as per approved procedures.
• Ensure 100% compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, and audit requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
• Maintain instrument calibration schedules and documentation.
• Review P&IDs, instrument datasheets, and control philosophies.
• Support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for new equipment and projects.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA for recurring failures.
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives to enhance equipment uptime.
• Follow EHS, LOTO, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Prepare SOPs, maintenance procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure all instrumentation systems comply with site safety standards.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering.
• 8-15 years of experience in instrumentation and automation maintenance within pharmaceutical, biotech, API, or process industries.
• PLCs: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi.
• SCADA/HMI: WinCC, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, iFIX.
• Field Instruments: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Analytical Instruments.
• Control Valves, VFDs, Sensors, Load Cells.
• Calibration, Loop Checking, Commissioning, and Validation Activities.
• Knowledge of Utilities: HVAC, WFI, PW, Compressed Air, Chillers, Steam Systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Details

• Work location: On Premise, India - Vizag.