Project Executive - Instrumentation

Unilever · Mysore

  • Experience3–4 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted24 Sept 2026
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About Unilever

Unilever is hiring in Mysore in consumer goods. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • PLC
  • SCADA
  • HMI Configuration
  • Industrial Networking
  • OPC Communication
  • Process Control
  • OT Cybersecurity
  • Calibration
  • Control Valves
  • VFDs
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Digital Manufacturing
  • Industry 4.0
  • IoT
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Asset Performance Monitoring
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Backup and Restoration
  • Process Safety Standards
  • Electrical Safety Standards
  • Food Safety Requirements
  • GMP
  • FSSAI Environmental Standards
  • HAZOP
  • Risk Assessments
  • Management of Change

The role

A process engineer at a consumer goods manufacturing company executes instrumentation and automation projects, optimizing PLC systems and industrial networking for plant operations, and applies predictive maintenance and OT cybersecurity to improve reliability and process control.

Full job description

Position Title: Project Executive – Instrumentation & Digital Infrastructure

Department: Engineering / Manufacturing

Location: Mysore Beverages Factory

Role Purpose

The Project Executive - Instrumentation & Digital Infrastructure is responsible for the execution and management of instrumentation, automation, and digitalization projects across the process plant. The role ensures high reliability and availability of instrumentation systems, supports maintenance activities, and drives digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, process control, safety, and data visibility.

The Position Supports End-to-end Manufacturing Operations Including

RoastingExtractionFiltrationEvaporationSpray DryingUtility Systems (Boilers, Water Treatment, Compressed Air, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Power Distribution, Fuel Systems)Packaging OperationsDigital Manufacturing and Smart Factory Initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Instrumentation Maintenance & ReliabilityEnsure high availability and reliability of all field instrumentation across process and utility areas.Maintain and troubleshoot:Flow transmitters Pressure transmitters Temperature sensors (RTD/Thermocouples) Level transmitters Analytical instruments Weighing systems Control valves VFDs and actuatorsCarry out calibration, validation, loop checking, and preventive maintenance activities.Develop calibration schedules and ensure compliance with quality requirements.Maintain instrument history, breakdown records, and reliability dashboards.Drive root cause analysis for recurring instrumentation failures. Process Automation & Control SystemsSupport and maintain PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems across manufacturing operations.Modify and optimize PLC logic to improve process stability and operability.Develop automation solutions to reduce operator dependency and improve process consistency.Manage plant interlocks, permissives, alarm management, and safety controls.Lead commissioning and startup activities for automation projects.Support process control optimization and advanced control applications.Ensure backup and restoration of automation systems.

Exposure Required

Siemens PLCAllen Bradley PLCSCADA SystemsHMI ConfigurationIndustrial NetworkingOPC Communication Utilities Instrumentation & Energy Optimization

Support Automation And Instrumentation Of Utility Systems

Steam & Boiler Systems

Boiler combustion optimizationSteam flow measurementCondensate recovery systemsFuel management systems Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Drive The Factory's Digital Transformation Agenda By Implementing

IoT-enabled monitoring systemsSmart sensorsDigital dashboardsPredictive maintenance systemsAsset performance monitoringAdvanced analyticsDigital Twin applicationsProcess optimization modelsAI/ML-based manufacturing solutions OT Infrastructure & CybersecurityMaintain OT systems and industrial networks.Ensure secure communication between IT and OT environments.Implement OT cybersecurity standards.Maintain:Network switches Servers SCADA infrastructure industrial PCs Data historiansSupport disaster recovery and backup procedures. Continuous ImprovementImprove Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Reduce process variability.Improve coffee yield and extraction efficiency.Support utility cost reduction initiatives.Drive autonomous maintenance and operator capability enhancement.Implement predictive and condition-based maintenance practices.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:Process Safety Standards Electrical Safety Standards Food Safety Requirements GMPFSS AI Environmental Standards OT Cybersecurity StandardsParticipate in HAZOP, risk assessments, and safety audits.Ensure all automation modifications follow Management of Change (MOC) requirements.

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech: Instrumentation Engineering Electronics & Instrumentation Electronics & Communication Electrical & Electronics Mechatronics

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion”

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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