Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering CAREER GUIDE 1 Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Introduction Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering is a specialised branch of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, primarily focussing on the principles and operations of measur- ing instruments used in the design and configuration of automated systems. Instrumen- tation technology helps create, construct and maintain measuring and control devices and systems found in manufacturing plants and research institutions. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering is the basis of mechatronics and robotics engineering. Its main objective is to ensure that systems and processes operate safely and efficiently. An instrumentation engineer is responsible for designing, developing, install- ing, managing and maintaining equipment’s which are used to monitor and control engi- neering systems, machinery and processes. This is a multi-disciplinary stream and covers subjects from various branches such as chemical, mechanical, electrical, electronics, biomedical and computers. This helps in switching to other disciplines, if anyone wishes to, after completion of the Course. Instru- mentation engineering is a specialised branch and it deals with measurement, control and automation of processes. Control and Optimization is another important criterion in many Industries. Electronics and Instrumentation engineers having good exposure in these areas will be highly effective in solving various critical needs of the Industries. Electronics engi- neers have to ensure that the quality and speed of the network is maintained consistently and they strive to remain updated with the technological advancements that are taking place in this field. At the same time, their demand has increased in the medical field as they have to develop medical equipment which is of high quality and can be efficiently used by doctors. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering CAREER GUIDE 2 Higher Education Opportunities for Electronics & Instrumentation Students
After graduation in Electronics & Instrumentation one can look for higher studies options through M.E / M Tech / M.S in any of the following areas like Astronomical Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Elec- tronics Design and Technology, Process Control and Instrumentation, Embedded Sys- tems, Robotics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Metrology & Measurement Systems. Selection will be on the basis of the score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
Instrumentation Astronomical Robotics and Control Instrumentation Systems
Industrial Electronics Automation
M.E Electronics Design Mechatronics M Tech and Technology M.S
Process Control Metrology and Instrumentation
Measurement Embedded Systems Systems Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering CAREER GUIDE 3 Major International Universities for Exchange Programmes
Amrita Centre for International Programs (ACIP) facilitates students to explore opportunities in international studies, research and experience through student exchange programs, dual degree programs and conferences/workshops at leading universities/ institutes in US & Europe.
Finland Sweden France Netherlands Canada Amsterdam Italy
USA Spain Israel
California Germany Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering CAREER GUIDE 4 placements
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineers have a bright future ahead of them as they are needed by almost all Industries in various cadres like Design, Development, Automation, Control, Fabrication, Inspection, Quality control, Maintenance and Service and so on. Graduates from instrumentation and control programs can expect to fill positions such as:
Automation Engineer
Instrumentation Control Engineer Engineer
Control System Process Technologist Analyser
Instrumentation Instrument Technologist or Electronics Mechanic Technician and Instrumentation Engineers future
Now a days, almost all industries are automated. Automation being one of the latest trend in all industries, is therefore demands expertise in from the field of Electronics and Instrumentation to achieve their requirements. Automation is the core job of instrumentation engineers. As the trend of automation is picking up in India and abroad, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineers are finding more and more job opportunities. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering CAREER GUIDE 5 Major Industries for Electronics & Instrumentation engineers
R&D units to Steel plants Aerospace companies
Food industries Automobile companies Fertiliser plants
Thermal power Biomedical plants companies Pharmaceuticals
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineers having good exposure in these areas will be highly effective in solving various critical needs of Refineries and Cement plants the industries. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering CAREER GUIDE 6 Top Companies for E&I Engineers (Government & Private Sector)
Salary range
less than 5 years of experience INR 3, 00,000 Per year
An entry-level Instrumentation Engineer with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of INR 3, 00,000 per year. Experience and skills will increase the pay for this job naturally.