Instrument Engineer Job Description
Instrument engineer
provides technical guidance on the application of codes and standards with respect to instrumentation, Fire and gas, and Control System engineering.
Instrument Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Responsible to prepare all instrumentation and F&G engineering deliverables such as design basis, specification, data sheets, instrument index, I/O schedule, logic diagram, cable / JB schedule, Instrument Datasheets, Index and I/O list shall be prepared using SPI (INTOOLS) software
Responsible to prepare Instrument/Control Systems deliverables such as Design Basis, Specifications for various telecommunication systems and system block diagrams, datasheets
Provide inputs and review detailed drawings such as SP3D model, location plans, cable routing layout, instrument/device installation, process / pneumatic hook-up, interconnection diagram, loop diagram, segment diagrams, wiring diagram, prepared by instrument designers
Help develop and implement the site’s bad actor program
Facilitate detailed RCM and AMP development for late-stage projects to ensure projects are designed for maintainability and reliability
Provide support as a facilitator for problem analysis, risk assessment, root cause analysis, for very critical equipment failures where the failure root cause is not well understood or there are multiple options for resolution without a clear leading option
We are looking for a self-motivated Instrument Systems Engineer to lead requirements analysis, traceability, hazard analysis and verification efforts
Prepare, Review and approve Instrument data sheets such as Control valve, On-Off Valves, Safety Relief Valves & other field instruments Verify the calculations for the orifice plate bore, Control Valve Cv, and PSV’s
Prepare, Review & approve Cause & Effect diagram and Logic diagrams
Understanding of maintenance work processes
Instrument Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Instrument Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: TUV, EIT, DFSS, ISA, PRISM, SIS, FE, TOEIC, CCNA, CCNP
Education for Instrument Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the instrument engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Technical, Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Education, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Design
Skills for Instrument Engineer
Desired skills for instrument engineer include:
Relevant industry codes and standards
Navisworks and Autocad
Global design standards for instrumentation and applicable engineering codes
Relevant regulatory framework and legislation
DCS / PLC based system and Field Instrumentation
Industry standards and regulations
SAP
AutoCAD
Preferably with an appreciation of the development of unconventional gas
Relevant rules & regulations
Desired experience for instrument engineer includes:
In charge of routine inspection and service supervision of HV substation
In charge of daily management and maintenance of whole plant instrument& control system, Ensure operation smoothly and safely
In charge of setting up or update all instrument archives and record instrument maintenance & repairing history
In charge of leading daily check all extruder control system including PLC and instrument etc
In charge of 31 feeders maintenance every quarter
In charge of leading regular maintenance for packing machine, labeling device, palletizer, wrapping machine and convey line
Instrument Engineer Examples
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Instrument Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of instrument engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for instrument engineer
- Perform control system retrofits and migrations
- Assist senior staff in developing detailed scope documents to identify how the upgrade/migration will be executed
- Prepare instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument List, Instrument Construction Specifications, Instrument Installation Details, and Instrument Location Plans
- Participate in the development of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) and equipment subcontract package specifications
- Prepare instrument and control system specifications, instrument and instrument valve data sheets, request for quotation (RFQ) and technical bid summaries
- Provide assistance in designing control system logic and configuration, graphic interfaces, and Input/Output (I/O) lists
- Coordinate and manage vendor I/O and instrument lists
- Verify and perform design calculations, project studies and report preparation
- Develop specifications and site study for design of systems
- Assist in evaluating technical bids and managing vendor contracts
Qualifications for instrument engineer
- After receive urgent instrument & control, electricity system trouble notice from production
- In charge of drafting PLC and instrument, electricity operation instruction and provide training to operators
- In charge of new project or modification instrument / control system design / review, engineering quality monitoring and acceptance
- Assist Maintenance manager to control maintenance cost, and cost analysis
- Lead daily instrument / control system breakdown analysis , make correct and prevent action , to reduce TIM , increase OEE
- Attend regular safety inspection, complete task observation and CTA plan
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of instrument engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instrument engineer
- Perform Factory Acceptance Tests, control wiring design, and logic design
- Provide technical assistance during commissioning at project site
- Perform quality reviews of project submittals
- Control System architecture design
- Integration of communication system across multiple protocols
- Instrumentation and sensing systems
- Control systems including programming and software development
- You will produce documents for DCS and SGS systems
- You have experience in using Conval® and Instrucalc
- Analyze and implement customer specifications
Qualifications for instrument engineer
- Participant in overhaul plan building, and lead the implementation of instrument, electricity items
- Participate in the audit of TS16949 / ISO 14001 and HSE
- Assist Maintenance manager in managing E/I related Capex project
- Assist Maintenance manager , work with mechanical engineer to carry on TEC activity to develop TPM /5S to improve facility reliability。
- Complete others correlative job in department assigned by line manager
- Bachelor degree in instrument/ auto control and electricity/instrument integrity major
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of instrument engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for instrument engineer
- Create internal design documentation and test specifications, participate in code reviews, execute Unit Tests and Integration Tests
- Interact with OEM customer on feature implementation, performance measurements and quality gates, provide demonstrations and prototype implementations
- Debug SW implementation and provide corrective action, if needed at customer site
- Generate data sheets/specifications for major electrical equipment items including motor control centers, switchgear, transformers, power supply systems, distribution panels, control panels, control stations, and area lighting
- Assists electrical designers in their efforts to generate electrical drawing packages for projects
- Is an expert in Design Control for Medical Devices
- Ability to write product, design and performance specifications
- Ability to write verification and validation plans and protocols to effectively test designs against requirements and customer needs
- Perform or oversee the execution of verification and validation testing
- Design, plan and execute product testing to evaluate system performance
Qualifications for instrument engineer
- In charge of electricity converter regular maintenance / cleaning and repairing
- Minimum 5 years experience on PLC /VFD/ MCC chemical plant instrument maintenance and management
- Experienced on PLC /controller trouble shooting skill
- Experience in the design of Safety Instrumented Systems, Fire & Gas systems, SIL verification calculations is a must
- Should be well conversant with International codes & standards such as ISA, NEC, NFPA, BS, API, IEC
- Good reporting skills is a must
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Instrument Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an instrument engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instrument engineer
- Must adhere to company and regulatory (FDA) procedures when selecting methods and techniques to solve issues and when creating new product designs
- Must have experience in using lean and six sigma tools for root cause analysis, value stream mapping, DOE, SPC and GR&R
- Is familiar with IEC 61010, IEC 61000, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and other regulatory requirements as applicable to the project
- Will provide input into product design and development to facilitate a smooth design transfer and manufacturing scalability
- Acts as Technical Expert including the various manufacturing equipment and automated test equipment specific to instruments
- Provide technical and service support for instrumentation together with Instrument Specialists and third party service providers
- Review Suppliers’ quotations, prepare technical quotation evaluation and recommend the final technically acceptable Supplier, in conjunction with Materials Management Department commercial quotation evaluation
- Performed various duties associated with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading and calibration of pneumatic and electronics instrumentation
- Prepare maintenance Schedule, Sequence and plan the jobs as per the priority
- Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on all instruments and control systems, prepare and record all details of equipment maintenance
Qualifications for instrument engineer
- Bachelor degree majored in Process Automation or Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor or above, majored in automation/instrument control area
- Above 10 years’ experience in chemical plant, with maintenance experience of ABB and Siemens DCS is preferred
- Good English and computer skill in NETWORK are required
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related engineering field, or equivalent, including relevant coursework and/or work experience in product development
- 5+ years of experience in product development (comprising electro-mechanical and software pieces)
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Instrument Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of instrument engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for instrument engineer
- To ESA, Eumetsat, UKSA or other national agencies as customer organisations
- To satellite prime contractors as the immediate spacecraft-level customer interface
- To core team partner and subcontractor organisations
- To microwave instrument technology suppliers and partner organisations
- Implements corrective/preventative actions for existing equipment
- Listen & properly regard input from all team members & stakeholders
- Owning the execution of planned and corrective maintenance of control and instrumentation equipment and associated systems
- Implementing and reviewing planned maintenance programmes to meet statutory and vendor requirements
- Auditing overrides and inhibit logs, and isolation registers
- Monitoring and reporting the performance, failures and serviceability of plant equipment and systems
Qualifications for instrument engineer
- 2+ years of experience in leading a cross-functional development team
- Proficient with Medical Device regulations (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 21 CFR part 820.30-Design Controls)
- Expert level requirement elicitation, analysis and documentation skills
- Ability to moderate requirements engineering discussions and work as a bridge among different engineering departments and global stakeholders
- Experience architecting and allocating requirements across multiple subsystems
- Experience with Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)