Instrumentation Engineer

The Instrumentation Engineer will create new devices and improve or redesign existing ones used to control electronic or mechanical systems.

Some alternate titles for Instrumentation Engineer are:

• Lead Engineer: They are an expert who manages and streamlines corporate projects by supervising a team of Engineers.
• Mechanical Engineer: They are problem solvers who customize, develop, construct, and test mechanical devices, tools, engine parts, and machines in almost every industry.
• Product Engineer: They are consultants in charge of creating commercial products and their manufacturing processes. They work with the production company to turn ideas into valuable products based on industry studies and regulations.

The responsibilities that come under Instrumentation Engineer are:

• Working with other Engineers to create accurate, efficient equipment and instrumentation that meets safety and usability standards and client expectations.
• Supervising the installation of new measurement system devices and control systems, ensuring proper installation and testing.
• Summarizing current equipment to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement; designing and developing instrumentation to meet those needs; and drafting and presenting formal technical documents, reports, and testing results to the manager for approval.

Major educational qualifications required for Instrumentation Engineer are:

• Specific degrees in control and instrumentation engineering are available and are typically four years in length, leading to an MEng qualification.
• Electrical and electronic engineering degrees are also popular with C&I engineers and may include specific C&I elements or modules.
• There are other engineering, technical and scientific degrees that are considered appropriate training, these include: Applied physics or physics, Chemical engineering, Computer engineering, Mechanical engineering, Systems engineering

Some alternate job roles for Instrumentation Engineer are:

• Control Systems Engineer: Designs and implements systems for monitoring and regulating industrial processes.
• Controls Engineer: Develops and maintains control systems for industrial machinery.
• Development Engineer: Designs and improves products and processes through research and development.
• Electrical Design Engineer: Creates and tests electrical systems and components for various applications.
• Electrical Engineer: Designs, develops, and tests electrical equipment and systems.
• Equipment Engineer: Plans, designs, and maintains equipment used in manufacturing processes.
• Facility Engineer: Manages and maintains the infrastructure of industrial facilities.

According to Indian government statistics, the scope of Instrumentation Engineering India is around Rs. 25,000 to 30,000 crores. The Petroleum and Natural Gas industries have the highest demand for Instrumentation Engineers. However, the scope of Instrumentation Engineering is broadening to include other sectors. The size of Instrumentation Engineering is expected to expand by more than 40% over the next ten years. Furthermore, the scope of Instrumentation Engineering in the international market is increasing rapidly.
India's Engineers are highly in demand in the industrial sector. It accounts for 27% of industrial factories and 63% of foreign collaborations.