A control and instrumentation engineer is in charge of developing, managing, and maintaining equipment that is used to monitor and control various types of machinery, processes, and engineering systems. In a variety of industrial settings, these engineers are typically hired to measure, monitor, control, and regulate product movement. The primary goal of this position is to ensure that these processes and systems run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. An engineer can work for a company that makes this type of equipment or for a facility that uses it.
A control and instrumentation engineer is typically required in modern industrial facilities used in mining, manufacturing, and energy production. This type of engineer is typically required to design new control systems, troubleshoot existing systems, manage operations, and ensure adherence to current government regulations. In order to complete a project, he or she will frequently collaborate with engineers from other disciplines as part of a team. Although these engineers typically work in an office or laboratory setting, they are frequently called upon to respond to on-site emergencies.
Control and instrumentation engineers must have a thorough understanding of a manufacturing facility’s complex operational processes. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks, such as the design and development of new control systems as well as the maintenance and modification of existing systems.
These engineers must schedule and conduct meetings with suppliers, clients, contractors, and government officials on a regular basis. In addition to these responsibilities, they are frequently in charge of developing new computer software as well as new business proposals. Engineers in this field are typically well-versed in the safety and health regulations, as well as the quality standards, of the various foreign countries where they work.
Control and instrumentation engineers must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as be very detail-oriented workers, because they frequently perform multiple roles. This job requires someone who is skilled in management, communication, and leadership, as well as being creative, practical, and resourceful. Distributed control systems, advanced process control, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition are some of the disciplines in which these engineers specialize.