ABISHEKRAJ PRABAKARAN
Marion,Ohio
Summary
Diligent Controls Engineer with 4 years of experience in controls engineering. Adept at the design and testing of existing systems and new control systems. Talents in project management, programming languages, and production support. Analytical problem-solver with strengths in communication and organization. Comfortable working for long periods of time with little to no supervision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controls Engineer
PISTON AUTOMOTIVE
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee advanced PLC programming, utilizing GX Works, and Rockwell software for Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley logic controllers
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
- Implement HMI programming using Ignition, AB Factory Talk, GX Designer and other relevant tools for seamless communication between PLCs and interface systems
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced FANUC robot programming, focusing on pick, place, and IR vision FANUC industrial manipulators
- Successfully troubleshoot and optimize industrial processes, showcasing strong problem-solving skills
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, emphasizing solid communication skills in achieving project milestones.
- Trained personnel on new control system features, promoting a smooth transition during upgrades or installations.
Controls Maintenance Engineer
TENNECO
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Employ expertise in Allen-Bradley and Siemens logic controllers, utilizing Rockwell and Siemens software for programming and troubleshooting
- Manage and troubleshoot complex material handling control systems, including PLC controllers and industrial networks
- Program and re-program Keyence cameras, ensuring accurate calibration of sensors, drivers, and safety modules
- Instruct and mentor teams in the mastery of YASKAWA (MOTOMAN) industrial manipulators
- Design and simulate pneumatic and hydraulic circuits using Automation Studio for efficient equipment operations
- Showcase flexibility by providing support during weekends and night shifts as required.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Automation Maintenance Engineer
DELPHI-TVS
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Spearheaded the development of an assembly line featuring pressing and tightening stations, incorporating Allen-Bradley and Siemens controllers
- Collaborated with the Research and Development team to create a Vision Enabled Smart Robotic Arm using ROS and OpenCV
- Simulated automatic manipulation and grasping of the robotic arm Universal Robot UR3, showcasing advanced motion planning
- Contributed to industrial manufacturing 4.0, warehouse management, and home robotics through innovative solutions
- Demonstrated project management skills by leading successful initiatives and meeting project deadlines.
- Established a proactive approach towards managing assets, leading to improved asset life cycle management and reduced repair costs.
Education
Master of engineering in Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous Systems (RIAS) - Robotics
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2022
Bachelor of engineering in Mechatronics -
Kumaraguru College of Technology
Coimbatore, India04.2019
Skills
- Python
- C
- C
- Ladder Logic for PLC
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic system circuit
- G-code & M- code for CNC programming
- Automation Studio
- Robot Studio
- RS Logix 5000
- Studio 5000
- FactoryTalk View studio
- RS Linx
- GX works and GT Designer
- KEYENCE Navigators
- CV-X
- XG & XG-X Vision terminal
- Cognex Insight Explorer
- DataMan Reader setup tool
- MATLAB
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- State estimation
- Localization
- Filtering techniques
- Path planning techniques
- PID control for linear systems
- Pneumatics and hydraulic systems
- Distributed Control systems (DCS)
- PLC Programming (Siemens and Allen-Bradley)
- Keyence camera programming
- Sensors
- Motors
- Fanuc Robot Programming
- Industrial IoT
- Electrical design
- Control Panel Design
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Process Automation
- Data Acquisition
Coursework
- Introduction to Robotics
- Robot Control and Design
- Instrumentation and Industrial Control
- Intelligent Systems
- Math Methods for Decision Making in Engineering Systems
- Modern Control Theory (M.ENG)
- Digital Electronics and Microprocessors
- Sensors and Instrumentation
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Control systems (B.E.)
Projects
Mobile Robot Localization and Path Planning, 12/2021, Localization of a ground robot using Extended Kalman Filter by conducting external experiments for measurement updates and Path Planning using Genetic Algorithm in a defined workspace. Development of FARMBOT, 03/2019, Built a rover to analyze major soil nutrients. Used Auger drill bit to take out the soil sample and system to determine the amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium present in the field and a VR based system consisting of VR headset, Pan and tilt camera mechanism for easy immersive control of the rover. XBOX controller was used to control the rover. Development of IOT based paddy field system, 04/2018, Data Collection: water level, temperature, soil moisture and humidity in various parts of the field using appropriate sensors. Data was sent to a private cloud for processing and the developed system takes the decision to turn on the water flow for the field. Development of Sensory Mobile robot, 11/2017, Developed a PID algorithm for the Metallic Line Follower using Arduino with inductive proximity sensors.
Certification
- Advanced Robot Operations by FANUC America Corporation NOV,2023
- iRVision Operation and Programming-2D by FANUC America Corporation NOV,2023
- Handling Tool Operations and Programming by FANUC America Corporation OCT,2023
- SCADA - Design, Program and Interface by Udemy OCT,2023
Timeline
Controls Engineer
PISTON AUTOMOTIVE
01.2023 - Current
Controls Maintenance Engineer
TENNECO
03.2022 - 12.2022
Automation Maintenance Engineer
DELPHI-TVS
07.2019 - 12.2020
Master of engineering in Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous Systems (RIAS) - Robotics
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of engineering in Mechatronics -
Kumaraguru College of Technology
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