Project Associate

**Project Associate - Instrumentation**:

- Job Id: 6067- City: Vapi, Gujarat, India- Department: Projects- Function: SCM- Employee Type: Permanent Full Time- Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level- Description:

- **About UPL**

**UPL is a leader in global food systems and with the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience, is now one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With revenue of US$5 billion, UPL has presence in 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of world’s food basket and focused on high-growth regions, UPL represents a compelling value proposition for growers, distributors, suppliers and innovation partners in a consolidating market. UPL offers an integrated portfolio of both patented and post-patent agricultural solutions for various arable and specialty crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain.**

**Job Summary**:
The Instrumentation Engineer will design and develop new devices and enhance or redesign older devices used to control electronic or mechanical systems.

**_Supervisory Responsibilities:_**:

- May oversee technicians during the prototype fabrication and testing phases.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

**_Duties/Responsibilities:_**:

- Analyzes current equipment; identifies areas of inefficiency and needs for improvement; designs and develops instrumentation to meet those needs.
- Collaborates with other engineers to develop accurate, efficient equipment and instrumentation in accordance with safety and usability standards and client expectations.
- Designs and tests prototypes of equipment.
- Creates basic schematics and simulated models to test designs; modifies designs to meet specifications and budget requirements.
- Oversees the implementation of new measuring devices and control systems, ensuring devices are correctly installed and properly tested.
- Acts as project engineer for design, prototype fabrication, and manufacturing development.
- Drafts and presents formal technical documents, reports, and testing results to manager for approval.
- Drafts technical manuals for instrumentation.
- Provides training related to devices to employees and/or customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**_Required Skills/Abilities: _**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software.

**_Education and Experience:_**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Instru & Control required; Master’s degree preferred.
- At least two years of practical experience highly desired.

**_Physical Requirements: _**:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be willing to travel and work at project site location as per the business requirement

**We are all about connecting with people, in a human way - showing respect, demonstrating trust, celebrating diversity. For us technology is an enabler, not the endgame. We see the value in human connectivity and how it creates new opportunities for everyone. With this, comes our promise to protect people’s safety in every way we can.