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Updated 5 October 2023
Instrumentation engineers and professionals seeking jobs

in fields like electrical engineering, robotics or electrical
design are most likely to encounter process control and
instrumentation questions in their interview. These
questions are common in industries like steel, chemical and
power production, frequently asked by multinational and
national oil and gas, paper, fertiliser and pharmaceutical
companies. Knowing the kinds of questions, you may
encounter can help you prepare suitable answers and feel
more confident in your ability to impress the hiring
manager.
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In this article, we discuss 75 general, in-depth and

experience-based instrumentation interview questions ,
along with some sample answers for your reference, and
also explain why employers ask them.
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General Instrumentation
Interview Questions
Here are 10 general instrumentation interview questions
the interviewer might ask you to better understand your
motivation for pursuing this career path and test your basic
knowledge of instrumentation:
1. What motivated you to become an instrumentation

engineer ?
2. What do you understand by instrumentation? Where is it

useful?
3. What are your favourite process control and

instrumentation tools?
4. How do you stay updated on industry developments?
5. What are some important qualities for instrumentation

engineers?
6. What aspects of this job do you find most challenging?

How do you overcome these challenges in your work?
7. Tell me about some of your greatest strengths and

weaknesses.
8. Why do you want to work with our organisation?
9. What are your salary expectations ?
10. Why do we hire you?
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Questions About Experience

And Background
Here are 10 career-specific questions you may encounter
when the interviewer is curious about specific details in
your work history and educational qualifications:
1. Tell me about your background in instrumentation

engineering.
2. What are your professional qualifications? Do you have

any training or certifications?
3. Outline your practical/industry-specific experience in

using instrumentation.
4. How would your past employers describe you?
5. What were your responsibilities in your previous

position?
6. Which technologies do you have experience using in

your past roles?
7. Share an example of a time you successfully used

instrumentation principles to develop a new device or
process.
8. How do you use instrumentation to redesign older

devices employed to control electronic or mechanical
systems?
9. What are some of your proficiencies that can be an asset

to the company and this position?
10. Which aspects of this position interest you most?
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In-Depth Questions For

Instrumentation Professionals
Here are 51 role-specific questions the interviewer may ask
you to evaluate your knowledge and skill level:
1. What is process control?
2. What are a transmitter and a 'smart' transmitter?
3. Define the function of a controller.
4. Name the process variables and their units of

measurement.
5. What is mathematical modelling?
6. What are the primary elements and measuring

instruments used for flow measurement?
7. What are the different types of orifice plates? State their

uses.
8. How do you identify an orifice in a pipeline?
9. What is the purpose of an orifice tab?
10. Define interacting systems with an example.
11. State Bernoulli's Theorem and explain its applicability.
12. What is the force balance principle? State some of its

advantages.
13. What is the motion balance principle?
14. Name different test inputs.
15. What do you mean by self-regulation?
16. Define thermocouple. What are its advantages?
17. What are de-saturators?
18. What is Fieldbus? What is the Foundation in Fieldbus?
19. What is a control valve and its specifications? What are

the different types of control valves?
20. What is the use of single-seated valves and double-

seated valves?
21. What is a solenoid valve? Where is it applicable?
22. What does a valve positioner do?
23. Which seal liquid do you use for filling impulse lines on
crude and viscous liquids?
24. How is flow measured in square root?
25. Name the different types of bourdon tubes.
26. How to calibrate a D.P. transmitter?
27. How to apply a D.P. transmitter to a close tank and an

open tank?
28. What are an open loop and a close loop?
29. How to adjust 20 psi air supply to a transmitter?
30. How do you identify the H.P. side or inlet of an orifice

plate in line?
31. What is the constant voltage unit?
32. What is a zener diode and what is a voltage regulator?
33. What is furnace draft control?
34. Why is 4-20 mA preferred to a 0-20 mA signal?
35. What is the relationship between proportional band and

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proportional gain?
36. What are the two characteristics of a first-order process

modelling?
37. Mention two drawbacks of derivative action.
38. Why is the electronic controller preferred to the

pneumatic controller?
39. How would you design a foolproof controller?
40. Name different parts of a pressure gauge. Explain the

use of a hairspring in a pressure gauge.
41. What is the working principle of a magnetic meter?
42. Explain the mechanism behind a turbine meter and a

rotameter.
43. Explain the working of an electronic level troll and an

enraf level gauge.
44. Explain the working of resistance temperature detectors

(RTD).
45. Why are thermowells used? What are the materials used
in them?
46. How do you calibrate a positioner?
47. How is automatic reference junction compensation

carried out in temperature recorders?
48. Explain the ratio control system.
49. How would you choose a differential range?
50. What are the primary elements of measuring pressure?

Which type of pressure can they measure?
51. What type of pressure sensors can you use in pressure

measurement?
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Instrumentation Interview
Questions With Sample Answers
Knowing why interviewers ask certain questions, what
they expect from an answer and what is the proper way to
respond are key to a successful job interview. Here are four
interview questions along with sample strategic answers to
help you prepare yours:
1. Differentiate between two-wire,

three-wire and four-wire
transmitters.
The two-, three- and four-wire transmitters have a major
role in the 4 to 20 Milliamp (mA) signal transmission
system, which can regulate the current flow. These
transmitters play an important part in transduction,
amplification and signal conditioning. Knowing the
difference between them shows you to know when to use
which one. Explain briefly only the most important points
of difference instead of trying to define the two-, three-
and four-wire transmitters or transmitters in general.
Example: 'In a two-wire transmitter, one common cable

transmits both power and signal. Data signal and power are
always proportional to the ground in a three-wire
transmitter. In a four-wire transmitter, two wires supply
power and the other two transmit signals. These transmitters

have higher accuracy and increasing levels of suitability for
long-distance transmission with an increasing number of
wires.'
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2. How can you measure temperature

using a thermocouple?
A thermocouple is an electrical device for measuring
temperature. This question essentially asks you to explain
its working principle. Go into detail about the structure of a
thermocouple and how that helps determine temperature.
You can also explain the method of interpreting the
voltage. You want to provide a comprehensive answer that
demonstrates your in-depth understanding and clarifies
the topic comprehensively.
Example: 'The two dissimilar electrical conductors of a

thermocouple form electrical junctions at differing
temperatures. When we heat or cool the junction, it
generates a small voltage in the electrical circuit. This is a
temperature-dependent voltage produced because of a
thermoelectric effect. We can interpret this voltage by
measuring the temperature at the reference junction with a
direct-reading temperature sensor and then applying this
cold-junction temperature measurement to the voltage
reading. This way of determining the temperature measured

by the thermocouple is called cold-junction compensation
(CJC).'
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3. Briefly explain the importance of

instrument calibration. How
frequently is it required?
Calibration, a set of operations that compares a
measurement device against a traceable reference
standard or device, is a crucial task of an instrumentation
technologist. Knowing the utility and importance of this
task is essential when appearing for instrumentation
interviews. Mention some core benefits of calibration and
underline its necessity in your answer.
Example: 'Calibration defines the precision and efficiency of

the measurement obtained using a machine component. As
machinery drifts from its precision over time, especially when
it uses specific techniques or tests particular parameters such
as heat and humidity, calibrating them restores their
precision back to the standard. Calibration keeps processes
safe and helps reduce costs from manufacturing errors.
Instruments ought to be calibrated based on manufacturer
recommendations. It is necessary to calibrate instruments
before and after a critical measuring project and also on a

monthly, quarterly or biannual basis.'
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4. How can you contribute to this role

if hired?
This is a common question that tests your understanding
of the role and your confidence in your abilities to fulfil the
responsibilities effectively. Responding with a well-
constructed answer is imperative to increase your chances
of impressing the interviewers. Start with explaining how
you are going to execute the basic responsibilities of the
role and then mention some unique personal attributes or
soft skills which make you suitable for the position.
Example: 'As an instrumentation technologist, I am trained in

troubleshooting and fixing equipment and instruments. My
ability to analyse current equipment to identify areas of
inefficiency and improvement can be an asset to this role. I
can design and develop instrumentation to meet those
requirements and increase process efficiency. In addition, I
have excellent communication, adaptability and
collaboration skills which make me perfectly equipped to
work in diverse working conditions with various
professionals, including electricians, pipe-fitters, power
engineers and other technicians, to complete projects

successfully on time.'
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Interviewing 75 Instrumentation Interview Questions …

Updated 5 October 2023

Instrumentation engineers and professionals seeking jobs

In this article, we discuss 75 general, in-depth and

Related: What Is Instrumentation Engineering? (With

Explore jobs on Indeed

Urgently needed jobs

View more jobs on Indeed

1. What motivated you to become an instrumentation

2. What do you understand by instrumentation? Where is it

3. What are your favourite process control and

4. How do you stay updated on industry developments?

5. What are some important qualities for instrumentation

6. What aspects of this job do you find most challenging?

7. Tell me about some of your greatest strengths and

8. Why do you want to work with our organisation?

9. What are your salary expectations ?

10. Why do we hire you?

Related: How To Prepare For A Job Interview

Questions About Experience

1. Tell me about your background in instrumentation

2. What are your professional qualifications? Do you have

3. Outline your practical/industry-specific experience in

4. How would your past employers describe you?

5. What were your responsibilities in your previous

6. Which technologies do you have experience using in

7. Share an example of a time you successfully used

8. How do you use instrumentation to redesign older

9. What are some of your proficiencies that can be an asset

10. Which aspects of this position interest you most?

Related: How To Crack A Job Interview

In-Depth Questions For

1. What is process control?

2. What are a transmitter and a 'smart' transmitter?

3. Define the function of a controller.

4. Name the process variables and their units of

5. What is mathematical modelling?

6. What are the primary elements and measuring

7. What are the different types of orifice plates? State their

8. How do you identify an orifice in a pipeline?

9. What is the purpose of an orifice tab?

10. Define interacting systems with an example.

11. State Bernoulli's Theorem and explain its applicability.

12. What is the force balance principle? State some of its

13. What is the motion balance principle?

14. Name different test inputs.

15. What do you mean by self-regulation?

16. Define thermocouple. What are its advantages?

17. What are de-saturators?

18. What is Fieldbus? What is the Foundation in Fieldbus?

19. What is a control valve and its specifications? What are

20. What is the use of single-seated valves and double-

21. What is a solenoid valve? Where is it applicable?

22. What does a valve positioner do?

24. How is flow measured in square root?

25. Name the different types of bourdon tubes.

26. How to calibrate a D.P. transmitter?

27. How to apply a D.P. transmitter to a close tank and an

28. What are an open loop and a close loop?

29. How to adjust 20 psi air supply to a transmitter?

30. How do you identify the H.P. side or inlet of an orifice