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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, NY
12-2018

Mechatronics Engineering - Robotics & Automation

National University of Sciences And Technology
Pakistan
08-2008

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
BILAL HAIDER