Harsh Padmalwar

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Mechatronics Engineer with a focus on Robotics and Autonomous Systems, currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Arizona State University. Demonstrates expertise in robotics, automation, and control systems, with strong skills in ROS, MATLAB, Python, and machine vision. Experience in drone flight control and robotic navigation. Committed to developing innovative autonomous solutions to address complex real-world challenges.

Overview

year of professional experience

Work History

Automation Engineer

MarkMaker Pvt Ltd.

02.2024 - 05.2024

PLC, HMI & SCADA Systems: Programmed and integrated automation solutions for industrial processes.
Control System Design: Developed PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and SCADA monitoring for real-time data visualization.
Industrial Communication: Implemented Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP protocols for seamless system integration.
Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnosed and resolved system faults to improve efficiency and reliability.

Web Development Intern

Everrtech Software Pvt Ltd.

05.2023 - 06.2023

Assisted in the development and maintenance of web applications using HTML, CSS, and Python
Collaborated with a team to implement responsive and user-friendly designs
Conducted testing and troubleshooting to ensure optimal functionality and user experience
Built website content and designs using HTML and CSS.

Education

Master of Science - Robotics And Autonomous Systems

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

05-2026

Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering

Manipal University Jaipur

Jaipur, India

06-2024

Skills

Matlab
Python
Assembly
Embedded C
Solidworks
AutoCAD
PLC Programming

Web Development
ROS
PX4
Robotics Systems
Flight Control Systems
Drone Simulation, and Control

Projects

Maze Solver using Machine Vision – Developed a maze-solving robot using ArUco markers and MyCobot 280, leveraging machine vision for navigation and decision-making. Created a digital twin and simulation to optimize performance and validate the algorithm before deployment.
Designing a Drone with Path Following and Color Detection – Built a custom flight control system in MATLAB, enabling autonomous path following and color-based object detection.
3-Axis Robot Arm Prototype – Led a project team in designing and constructing a prototype of a versatile 3-axis robot arm for industrial applications.
Sun Tracking Solar Panel – Designed and implemented a sun tracking system for solar panels using Arduino and sensors to optimize energy generation.
Machine Vision Project – Developed a machine vision system for object recognition and real-time text-to-speech feedback, utilizing computer vision algorithms for automation applications.

Languages

English

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