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== As a profession ==
Instrumentation and control engineering can be a specialization of [[engineer]]s. High demand for such professionals is found in fields associated with [[automation]], where instruments created by them can automate work processes and reduce the required amount of labor. Areas of expertise of an instrumentation and control engineer include [[Industrial engineering|industrial]] [[instrumentation]], [[system dynamics]], [[process control]], and [[control system]]s. Additionally, technological knowledge, particularly in computer systems, is greatly beneficial to the job of an instrumentation and control engineer; important technology-related topics include [[human–computer interaction]], [[programmable logic controller]]s, and the application [[SCADA]]. The tasks of an instrumentation and control engineer center around designing, developing, maintaining, and managing control systems.<ref>[http://electronicsforu.com/resources/instrumentation-control-engineering-perfectionists "Instrumentation and Control Engineering is for Perfectionists"], ''Diksha P Gupta''</ref>
AnThe goals of the work of an instrumentation and control engineer is expectedare to learn about subjects likemaximize:
* [[Industrial engineering|Industrial]] [[instrumentation]]
* [[System dynamics]]
* [[Process control]]
* [[Control system]]s
Additionally, technological knowledge, particularly in computer systems, is greatly beneficial to the job of an instrumentation and control engineer; important technology-related topics include [[human–computer interaction]], [[programmable logic controller]]s, and the application [[SCADA]].
An instrumentation and control engineer is required to:<ref>[http://electronicsforu.com/resources/instrumentation-control-engineering-perfectionists "Instrumentation and Control Engineering is for Perfectionists"], ''Diksha P Gupta''</ref>
# Design and develop control systems
# Maintain the existing control systems
# Manage the control systems
# Collaborate with design engineers, purchasers and other staff members involved in the production processes
# Manage projects within the given restraints including cost and time
# Troubleshoot
# Ensure that the instruments comply with health and safety regulations
# Ensure that quality standards are maintained
# Provide consultancy support
==Goal of Instrumentation and control engineers==
Instrumentation and control engineers work with the goal of improving:
* Productivity
* Optimization
* Stability, dedication
* Reliability
* Safety
* Continuity
These engineers design, develop, maintain, and manage the instruments and the instrumentation systems.
== Future developments ==
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== As academic discipline ==
* [[Measurement]]
* [[Programmable logic controller]]
* [[International Society of Automation]] ▼
==References==
== External links ==
* [http://www.iicta.org Industrial Instrumentation &and Controls Technology Alliance] ▼▲* [[International Society of Automation]]
▲* [http://www.iicta.org Industrial Instrumentation & Controls Technology Alliance]
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