Engineer - Instrumentation

Organisation: Graviss Foods Private Limited (Baskin Robbins, India)

Location: Kesurdi MIDC, Phase II, Satara, Pune.

Position Title: Instrumentation / Automation Engineer (Executive)

Department: Maintenance / Engineering

Location: Factory

Reporting To: Maintenance Manager / Engineering Head

Experience: 4–5 years

Industry Preference: Food / Dairy / Pharma Manufacturing

CTC Range: INR 5–7 LPA

Objective:

To design, implement, operate, and maintain factory-level automation and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, consistent, and compliant production operations in an ice cream and food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation & Control Systems Execution

• Design, develop, and modify automated control systems in line with approved plant requirements.
• Prepare and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, control philosophies, and layouts using CAD and related tools.
• Ensure automation systems align with production capacity, quality standards, and safety requirements.

2. PLC, SCADA & HMI Management

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens or equivalent).
• Develop, modify, and maintain HMI and SCADA systems for plant operations.
• Ensure system reliability, data accuracy, and minimal downtime.

3. Installation, Commissioning & Validation

• Lead and support installation, testing, and commissioning of new machines, lines, and automation upgrades.
• Validate system performance against approved specifications and production requirements.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and internal stakeholders during commissioning activities.

4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for automation, electrical, and control-related breakdowns.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans for automation systems.
• Minimise production losses due to automation-related failures.

5. Process Improvement & Optimisation

• Analyse process and automation data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Implement automation enhancements to improve yield, throughput, consistency, and product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives driven by production and quality teams.

6. Compliance, Safety & Food Standards

• Ensure all automation and control systems comply with food safety, GMP, and statutory requirements (HACCP, FSSAI, etc.).
• Implement and maintain safety interlocks, SIS, and machine safety standards.
• Support internal and external audits related to automation, safety, and compliance.

7. Documentation & Capability Building

• Maintain accurate documentation including drawings, SOPs, manuals, change logs, and backups.
• Train operators and maintenance teams on automation systems, basic troubleshooting, and safe operation.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and system continuity at the factory level.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Automation system uptime and breakdown reduction
• Compliance with safety, food, and GMP standards
• Successful commissioning and stabilisation of new systems
• Reduction in process inefficiencies and downtime
• Documentation accuracy and audit readiness

Qualification & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Automation / Instrumentation Engineering.
• Min. 4–5 years in industrial automation within manufacturing environments
• Prior exposure to food, dairy, pharma, or FMCG manufacturing preferred

Technical Skills Required

• PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text)
• SCADA & HMI development and maintenance
• Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
• Hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, VFDs, and servo systems
• Working knowledge of data handling, diagnostics, and system backups

Functional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Maintenance
• High ownership, discipline, and safety orientation
• Clear communication and documentation skills

Work Environment & Conditions

• Factory shop-floor–based role within an operational ice cream and food manufacturing facility.
• Requires regular presence on the production floor and interaction with running machinery and automation systems.
• Strict adherence to hygiene, GMP, food safety, and EHS protocols is mandatory at all times.
• Role may require working in shifts and extended hours, including weekends or holidays, to support 24×7 operations, commissioning activities, or critical breakdowns.
• Occasional coordination with OEMs, vendors, and cross-functional teams within the factory premises.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Which PLC/HMI platforms have you personally programmed, modified, or troubleshot on the shop floor?
• Which of the equipment have you directly worked on for automation, interlocks, or breakdown resolution?
• Are you willing to work in plant shifts and attend breakdowns during production emergencies?
• What is your current & expected CTC?
• What is your educational qualification?

Experience:

• Food, Dairy, Manufacturing instrumentation/automation: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person