Yogesh Patil

About Yogesh Patil

I am a seasoned Instrumentation & Control Professional with 18 years of experience in leading process automation and instrumentation systems projects within the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries. As a SME in design, detailing, validation, and execution of greenfield and brownfield projects, I specialize in Pharma API, BMS, EMS, and industrial automation.I hold an MBA from Liverpool Business School, which has enhanced my strategic and leadership capabilities, particularly in project management, CAPEX budgeting, and cost optimization. This, combined with my technical expertise, enables me to effectively lead projects from inception through execution while ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards such as USFDA, EDQM, and WHO.My expertise spans across plant maintenance, field instrumentation, and industrial automation systems, including real-time process management for critical equipment such as reactors, dryers. I have hands-on experience with Rockwell RXLogix Plant PAx, Emerson Delta-V, and Siemens SIMATIC systems, integrating HVAC for EMS and BMS systems.In addition to strong technical skills, I bring a robust background in project management, having successfully managed CAPEX projects, achieving cost optimization and on-time delivery. I am proficient in SAP PR modules and Track-Wise 8.7.14 DMS, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Key Highlights:Project Management: Delivered multi-million-dollar CAPEX projects on time and under budget, ensuring compliance with USFDA, EDQM, FDA, and WHO standards.Process Automation: Led automation of complex systems, including hydrogenation reactors, ammonia lysis reactors, and purified water distribution.DCS & PLC Systems: Expertise in Rockwell PlantPAx, Siemens SIMATIC S7, and Emerson Delta-V controllers.Key Achievements:Regulatory Compliance: Achieved zero observations during USFDA/EDQM inspections (2013, 2017, 2019).IPCA Laboratory ANFD Automation: Automated 17-cycle sequences with CSV documentation, ensuring compliance and efficiency.Divis Laboratory Plug Flow Reactor: Implemented critical logic for successful project execution.Bhagwati Bromine Plant: Led automation and electrical teams for smooth system integration.Known for my ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive innovation in automation solutions, I am passionate about optimizing processes and delivering projects that exceed expectations. Let’s connect if you\'re interested in discussing how I can contribute to your next project or opportunity.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Indoco Remedies Ltd

   Jul 2025 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   Leading PAN-India Automation and Digital Manufacturing strategy across API, Formulation, and Injectable pharmaceutical plants, covering Greenfield and Brownfield programs. Driving Pharma 4.0 transformation through robust automation foundations, compliance-by-design, data integrity, and scalable digital platforms.Accountable for enterprise-wide automation lifecycle management, including strategy, standardization, engineering, execution, asset reliability, modernization, and technology roadmaps across multi-site operations.Serving as the corporate authority for Automation & Digital Governance, defining global standards, reference architectures, and approval frameworks for PLC/DCS/SCADA, instrumentation, industrial networking, and digital manufacturing systems. Leading concept design and technology selection for new projects, expansions, aseptic facilities, and upgrades.Providing executive-level support for critical incidents and complex troubleshooting (PLC, DCS, SCADA, BMS, EMS, VFD, MCC), applying structured RCA to ensure patient safety, batch integrity, and operational continuity.Owning Automation OPEX and CAPEX strategy, including multi-site budget governance, vendor management, value engineering, energy optimization, and ROI-driven digital investments.Championing CSV, Data Integrity, and Digital Compliance, ensuring full lifecycle adherence (URS, RA/DIA, FDS, FAT/SAT, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) and sustained compliance with USFDA, WHO, EDQM, and ALCOA+ expectations across pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Education

• North Maharashtra University

  Bachelor of Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation & control

  2015 — 2020

• Liverpool John Moores University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Goverment polytechnich pen

  Diploma instrumentation engineer, Instrumentation Technology/Technician

  2007 — 2008

• upGrad.com

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Process Automation
• Maintainance
• P&Id
• Field Instruments
• Chemical Instrumentation
• Control Systems Design
• Smart Plant Instrumentation
• Scada
• Plc
• Calibration
• Automation
• Dcs
• Manufacturing
• Factory
• Maintenance
• Distributed Control System (Dcs)
• Commissioning
• Instrumentation
• Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Computer System Validation