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VASU RAMLACHAN

Rosemount,MN

Summary

Controls Engineer specializing in PLC programming, electrical design, and custom automation systems. Experienced in full-cycle machine development—from concept through commissioning—across multi-site manufacturing environments. Focused on improving reliability, reducing downtime, and delivering scalable automation solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Engineer

Resonetics
Blaine, MN
03.2024 - Current
  • Develop PLC programs (structured text & ladder) and lead full machine commissioning, including debugging, validation, and optimization
  • Design electrical schematics and control panels compliant with UL 508A and NFPA 79
  • Partner with mechanical engineering and site leaders to define system requirements, design concepts, and project scope
  • Support, troubleshoot, and improve automation systems across 20+ production sites, reducing downtime and increasing reliability
  • Develop HMI interfaces to improve operator efficiency and reduce training time

Application Development Technician

Resonetics
Blaine, MN
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Led process development to scale new products into full production environments
  • Built and wired electrical control panels from engineering schematics
  • Tested, debugged, and validated machine builds prior to deployment
  • Diagnosed and resolved equipment issues to maintain production uptime

Support Operations Associate

Alarm.com
Bloomington, MN
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Troubleshot networked hardware and software systems in a high-volume environment
  • Performed root cause analysis and implemented effective solutions
  • Documented issues and improved troubleshooting workflows to reduce repeat cases

Lead Teller

Wells Fargo
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Supervised daily operations and coached team members
  • Ensured compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
  • Supported audits and maintained operational accuracy

Education

Bachelor of Science - Controls & Automation Engineering

Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN
2024

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology

Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN
01-2022

PMMI Mechatronics Certification - PLC Level 1

01-2020

Skills

  • Beckhoff PLCs
  • Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • EPLAN
  • HMI Development
  • Machine Commissioning
  • Automation Integration
  • Process Improvement

Timeline

Automation Engineer

Resonetics
03.2024 - Current

Application Development Technician

Resonetics
12.2021 - 03.2024

Support Operations Associate

Alarm.com
04.2021 - 11.2021

Lead Teller

Wells Fargo
05.2018 - 04.2021

PMMI Mechatronics Certification - PLC Level 1

Bachelor of Science - Controls & Automation Engineering

Dunwoody College of Technology

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology

Dunwoody College of Technology