Abhijit Mashakhetri
Vista,CA
Summary
- Over 14 years of experience in industrial automation, specializing in batch pharmaceuticals, chemicals, fertilizers, and oil and gas (primarily DeltaV systems). Expertise in adhering to ISA88 Batch Control Standards and GMP Compliance. Proven ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Capable of working independently with strong leadership, analytical, and planning skills. Self-motivated, adept at managing changing priorities and leading multiple projects and various sized teams. Supported multiple CSV projects with technical knowledge, assisting in the creation and updating of documents such as P&IDs, URS, FRS, FS, DS, and validation documents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Automation Engineer
Aztec Technologies
09.2019 - Current
- Development of TFF and Chromatography Skid Library for BioMarin (Novato, CA), involving the conversion of PLC-based skids to DeltaV. This includes supporting database and gap analysis (in comparison to BioMarin’s database and Aztec solution), updating the library, conducting skid studies, and providing validation and qualification documentation for the library
- Worked as an Automation Engineer on the Process Intensification Technology (PIT - Genentech, Oceanside, CA) Project, delivering Media Prep/Media Hold area code, documentation for upstream processes (CIP, SIP, and Media Transfer), testing, commissioning protocol development/execution, and operational support for the Process Engineering/Manufacturing team
- Worked as an Automation Engineer on the BMC1 and BMC2 (Biogen, Solothurn, Switzerland) Project, delivering code modifications, commissioning protocol execution and CSV support for Upstream
- Led a team of 3 Automation Engineers, managing schedules, performance reviews, trainings, and daily tasks
Senior Engineer
Emerson Automation Solutions
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Emerson Automation Solutions provides automation technology and services to various industries
- I contributed to Hardware and Software Engineering deliverables such as Bill of Materials, IO list, Control Panel GA/IA design, System Heat & Load Calculations, Power distribution design, Loop database preparation, DCS programming and operator graphics development, Test Procedure document preparation, and FAT execution
- Scheduled and executed KOMs using documentation inputs (RFQ, URS, FRS, and P&IDs)
- Led the DeltaV system upgrade, migration and expansion projects
- Provided DeltaV Installation and Commissioning support
- FAT and SAT scheduling and execution
- On-site support after commissioning
- Coordinated with Sales, proposal, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Legal and Service team throughout the project lifecycle
- Emerson Automation Solutions provides automation technology and services to various industries
Project Engineer
IB Automation Projects Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Provided support for DeltaV DCS and SIS projects: Hardware and Software Engineering deliverables, including preparation IO list, GA/IA design, Power distribution design, Preparation of Loop database, Operator Graphics Development, DCS Programming and FAT execution
- Site Commissioning, SAT and Site support following turnover and project closure
Senior Engineer
ADOR Welding Ltd.
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: (WAPS Group)
- Designed Electrical Systems for Various Welding Special Purpose Machines
- Provided KOM scheduling and execution to understand project requirements
- Scheduled vendor interactions and development
- Programmed of AC/DC Drives and PLC
- Performed Welding SPM Installation & Commissioning
- Troubleshot of Welding SPM
- Provided site support after turnover
- (WAPS Group)
System Engineer
Chintamani Control Systems Pvt. Ltd.
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Provided the design, installation, and commissioning of PCC, MCC and Various SPM Control Panels
- Developed Control Panel GA, IA & Electrical Schematic drawings
- Managed Project Planning and execution timelines
- Provided KOM scheduling and execution to understand project requirements
- Participated in troubleshooting various electrical systems
- Provided site support after turnover
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Nagpur University
Nagpur University06-2009
Skills
- DeltaV DCS Programming
- ISA S8801 standard for Batch design
- 21CFR Part11 regulation for Validation
- DeltaV Batch and Continuous System
- DeltaV Migration and Version Upgrade
- Computer System Validation (CSV)
- DeltaV Backup and Recovery (Acronis)
- Hardware Engineering Design
- Commissioning and Startup
Professional Development
- Emerson DeltaV SIS Software Development Overview Training.
- C.A.E. (Certified Automation Engineer) training at Prolific System & Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune.
- Trained on DeltaV Upgrade at Manila, Philippines.
- Emerson Project Management Office Training.
Certification
· Emerson DeltaV SIS Software Development Overview Training.
· C.A.E. (Certified Automation Engineer) training at Prolific System & Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune
· Trained on DeltaV Upgrade at Manila, Philippines.
· Emerson Project Management Office Training.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Marathi
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Automation Engineer
Aztec Technologies
09.2019 - Current
Senior Engineer
Emerson Automation Solutions
05.2014 - 08.2019
Project Engineer
IB Automation Projects Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 04.2014
Senior Engineer
ADOR Welding Ltd.
09.2010 - 12.2011
System Engineer
Chintamani Control Systems Pvt. Ltd.
09.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Nagpur University