Project Associate

**Project Associate - Instrumentation**:

- Job Id: 6195- City: Jhagadia, Gujarat, India- Department: Projects- Function: SCM- Employee Type: Permanent Full Time- Seniority Level: Associate- 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 one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no-one plays against team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.