BILAL HAIDER
Lincolnshire,IL
Summary
Engineer with 10+ years in engineering and sales, specializing in turnkey automated systems. Expertise in robotics, vision, high-speed automation, product development, and project management. Senior Engineer at Calvary Robotics, focusing on Robotics & Vision Technology evaluations, Controls Application & Engineering. Experience in advanced robotics R&D, creating Factory of the Future solutions. Roles as senior controls engineer, robotics engineer, and application engineer with OEM experience in consumer goods, automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Proficient in machine learning and data analysis using Python, SAS, and R.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer
Calvary Robotics
Lincolnshire, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Managed Technology Evaluation: Evaluated emerging technologies for robotic guidance systems, including machine vision, robotics, and industrial automation
- Lead Application Engineer: Conceptualized and designed industrial control architecture for turnkey automated systems
- Onsite Deployment Support: Provided project management and support for FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
- Attending training and conferences on digital manufacturing and automation trends
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Led team meetings to discuss project progress and address issues.
- Implemented best practices in engineering standards and procedures.
Senior Robotics Engineer
Magna International Corporation
Troy, Michigan
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Evaluate emerging technologies for robotic guidance systems, including 3D vision (point cloud and AI-based) for bin-picking applications and Industry 4.0
- Develop computer vision and machine/deep learning algorithms for object detection and pose estimation
- Collaborate with startups on bin-picking R&D
- Assess global manufacturing sites for advanced robotics solutions
- Utilize Python, R, and SAS for machine/deep learning and data analysis
- Lead technical development from concept to validation in robotics and manufacturing systems
- Manage partnerships with universities and industry for joint R&D
Senior Controls Engineer
Applied Manufacturing Technologies
Lake Orion, Michigan
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems.
- Developed control software for PLCs, HMIs, vision, and robotic systems
- Created standardized software architecture for machine controls (PLCs, Servo & VFD drives, vision systems, pneumatic actuators)
- Implemented safety protocols according to industry standards for all automation projects.
- Designed electrical schematics for power distribution panels used in industrial applications.
- Performed system upgrades, modifications, and debugging to existing control systems.
- Participated in customer presentations, concept reviews, and kickoff meetings.
- Led a team of engineers, gaining leadership and project management skills.
Application Engineer
Calvary Robotics
Webster, NY
06.2013 - 07.2020
- Designed industrial control systems for automated solutions
- Estimated costs for controls in proposals
- Engaged in concept reviews, kick-offs, and customer meetings
- Developed vision prototypes and robotic simulations for R&D
Controls Engineer
Calvary Robotics
Webster, New York
06.2013 - 07.2020
- Designed control systems, including panel design, hardware/software specs, programming, installation, and start-up
- Developed electrical and pneumatic hardware for automated systems (PLCs, robots, vision systems, servos)
- Created electrical BOMs, schematics, and layouts in AutoCAD
- Developed PLC and HMI applications for new and existing machines
- Ensured compliance with industrial safety standards
- Created manuals and instructions regarding operation of electrical equipment and systems.
Robotics Engineer
Calvary Robotics
Webster, New York
06.2013 - 07.2020
- RIA certified robotic technologist (since Jan 2016)
- Conducted simulations and evaluations of robotic systems
- Programmed robots with custom software for specific tasks and applications.
- Led development of robot programming and PLC interface standards.
Electrician Technician
Dietz and Watson
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Supported the maintenance department in a meat processing plant
- Assembled and wired control panels for industrial machinery.
- Maintained and programmed PLCs, servo drives, and HMI devices
- Conducted electrical troubleshooting and testing of control systems
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery
- Installed new equipment, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and regulations
Education
Master of Science - System Science
SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY12-2018
Mechatronics Engineering - Robotics & Automation
National University of Sciences And Technology
Pakistan08-2008
Skills
- PLCs
- HMIs
- Servos
- VFDs
- Schematic design (AutoCAD)
- Microsoft Azure
- Robots
- GAMP5 (URS, FDS, HDS, SDS)
- Modeling, simulation, and statistics
- 2D Vision Systems
- NEC, UL508, NFPA 79 and CE
- SQL
- Python
- Visual basic
- 3D vision systems
- Control system and panel design
- Machine/Deep learning
- Vision-guided robotics
- Proposal engineering
- Data Analytics
- MES/SCADA interface
- Cost estimation
- Neural Networks
- Machine Safety and validation
- Project and budget management
- R
- Minitab
- SAS
Certification
- Robotic Industries Association (RIA) Certified expert robotic technologist.
- Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification
- Advanced Learning Algorithms
- Artificial intelligence on Microsoft azure
- SQL for Data Science
- Microsoft Azure Machine Learning
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure
- Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1 and Part 2)
- Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning
- R Programming
- Introduction to Data Science in Python
- The Data Scientist’s Toolbox
- Control of Mobile Robots
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Calvary Robotics
05.2023 - Current
Senior Robotics Engineer
Magna International Corporation
09.2021 - 05.2023
Senior Controls Engineer
Applied Manufacturing Technologies
07.2020 - 09.2021
Application Engineer
Calvary Robotics
06.2013 - 07.2020
Controls Engineer
Calvary Robotics
06.2013 - 07.2020
Robotics Engineer
Calvary Robotics
06.2013 - 07.2020
Electrician Technician
Dietz and Watson
01.2013 - 06.2013
Master of Science - System Science
SUNY At Binghamton
Mechatronics Engineering - Robotics & Automation
National University of Sciences And Technology
- Robotic Industries Association (RIA) Certified expert robotic technologist.
- Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification
- Advanced Learning Algorithms
- Artificial intelligence on Microsoft azure
- SQL for Data Science
- Microsoft Azure Machine Learning
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure
- Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1 and Part 2)
- Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning
- R Programming
- Introduction to Data Science in Python
- The Data Scientist’s Toolbox
- Control of Mobile Robots
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