Resume Skills and Keywords for Instrumentation and Automation Technician

Instrumentation and Automation technicians are skilled professionals who do precision work and are involved in the field of measurement and control. They inspect, test, repair, and adjust instruments that detect measure, and record changes in electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and automation equipment. They work on theoretical or analytical problems, helping engineers improve instruments and system performance.

Skills required for an instrumentation and automation technician role

  • Instrumentation
  • Commissioning
  • Calibration
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Distributed Control System (DCS)
  • Process Control 
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • Control Valves
  • Loop Checking
  • Transmitters
  • Refinery Operation
  • Maintenance and Repair 
  • Electrical Wiring
  • HTML
  • Autocad

What recruiters look for in an instrumentation and automation technician resume: 

  • Ability to apply quick preventive measures in case of damage
  • Experience in assisting engineers in the making of new machinery
  • In-depth theoretical and analytical mechanical knowledge
  • Alert and quick reflex actions in case of sudden emergencies

What can make your instrumentation and automation technician resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in automation

  • Diligent instrumentation and automation technician with in-depth knowledge of maintaining and upgrading mechanical pieces of equipment, troubleshooting, and related problems. An effective communicator with the ability to create reports as required

Targeted job description 

  • Buils electrical works, Automation programming, and other services relating to the upkeep of the facility and production equipment
  • Track operation of machines and troubleshot electrical, electronic equipment, and automation problems according to manufacturer's specifications or best method practices
  • Perform complex repairs, and preventative and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment using various procedures, tools, and equipment

Related academic background 

  • M.Tech. from Birla Institute Of Technology and Science, Pilani, Jun  2018 - Jun 2020
  • B.Tech. from Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore, Jun  2014 - Jun 2018
  • AI and Machine Learning from Arizona State University, Jan 2015- Jun 2015

Sample Resume of Instrumentation and Automation Technician in Text Format

RIYA SEN  

Instrumentation and Automation Technician 

9988231921| riya.sen@gmail.com | Mumbai, India

SUMMARY

Diligent instrumentation and automation technician with in-depth knowledge of maintaining and upgrading mechanical pieces of equipment, troubleshooting, and related problems. An effective communicator with the ability to create reports as required

EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP

Automation Technician ► Omron Automation, Mumbai Nov 2022 - Present

  • Perform troubleshooting service and repair of automated manufacturing equipment 
  • Read and interpret technical manuals for robotic equipment and machines
  • Assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start-up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
  • Provide start-up documentation including daily logs, check-out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects

Automation Technician ► Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai, Aug 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Built electrical works, Automation programming, and other services relating to the upkeep of the facility and production equipment
  • Tracked operation of machines and troubleshot electrical, electronic equipment, and automation problems according to manufacture’s specifications or best method practices
  • Performed complex repairs, and preventative and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment using various procedures, tools, and equipment
  • Maintained daily reports and follow up on tasks given to you
  • Submitted reports with clear notes as per site processes

Service Engineer Process Automation ► Siemens, Vellore, India, Jan 2016- Apr 2016 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

Courses

  • AI and Machine Learning ► Arizona State University Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

EDUCATION

M.Tech ►  Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Jun 2018- Jun 2020

B.Tech ► Indian Institute Of Technology Vellore, Vellore, Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

SKILLS (TECHNOLOGY/FUNCTIONAL)

Instrumentation | Commissioning | Calibration | Preventive Maintenance | Distributed Control System (DCS) | Process Control | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) | Control Valves I Team Management I Leadership I Autocad I HTML 

LANGUAGES

English 

Hindi