AHTESAM SHAIKH
Windsor
Summary
To work in a firm with a professional work driven environment where I can utilize and apply my knowledge, skills which would enable me as a Automation specialist to grow while fulfilling organizational goals. Controls Technician meticulous in conducting preventive maintenance and precise care of control equipment and devices. I am young and energetic and capable of solving problems by keen interest.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controls Specialist
Zion Robotics and Controls
01.2023 - Current
- Auto Debug PLC logic during installation and commissioning phase.
- Designed and debug HMIs as per industry standards.
- Worked on Electrical drawings for various projects.
- Strengthened controls to increase compliance with company, industry and regulatory standards.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Controls & Robotics Specialist
Brave Controls Solutions
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate spreadsheets and records of system operations.
- Interpreted and modified blueprints and schematics in Autocad and EPLAN
- Ability to work on A2MAC1 software
- Designed HMI screens for different applications.
- Programmed and Commissioned a Siemens VFD
- Did field check, runoff, installation and production support as per the project requirement.
- Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Designed retrofit and other controls systems based on client briefs.
Technical Support Specialist
Proax Technologies
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users.
- Provided customers with AutoCAD designs.
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with systems engineers and customers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
- Kept on track with deadlines for development cycle times.
- Supported business needs dependent on location, working with staff at all levels to produce targeted solutions.
- Determined layouts to install wiring in automated systems based on drawings and code specifications.
- Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications.
- Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions at all times.
- Developed, deployed and tested prototype systems to assess functionality and feasibility.
- Created applications to meet diverse needs and design requirements.
- Built, configured or tested robots or robotic applications.
- Reviewed or approved designs, calculations or cost estimates.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked closely with project managers to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Built and integrated Robotics, controls and vision systems.
Technical Support Specialist
Sutherland Global services.
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with software development team on reported errors and bugs on newly released software and assisted in deployment of release fixes.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Increased sales by educating prospects on benefits of products and services in comparison to competitors.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
Robotics Researcher
St. Clair collect of applied science and technology
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Programmed various Robots and PLCs.
- Simulated applications in Robot studio.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed electrical control systems design solutions.
- Conducted cost and time estimates.
- Provided technical support to external and internal customers.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Jr. Mechanical Engineer
L&T Ltd.
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided mechanical design analysis and prototype development for servos and electro-mechanical components.
- Supervise production and installation of their projects
- Created standard protocol for maintenance and inspection of machineries.
- 3D modeling using PDS Software, AutoCAD Drafting
- Plant Maintenance
Education
Diploma - ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING- Robotics
ST.CLAIR COLLEGE
Windsor, ON05.2019
Diploma - Mechanical
Parul Polytechnic Institute
Gujarat 06.2016
CBSE -
Central Board of Secondary Education
KSA 03.2013
Skills
- Experience programming Allen Bradley, Seimens and Omron PLC Design and debugged programs in a structured 5 rungs style per industry standards Used RSLogix 5000 and Factory Talk view to design and programme PLC and HMI respectively
- Experience programming ABB, Fanuc and Yaskawa motoman Robots
- Programmed assembly line, made cycle time improvements (SMC trainers)
- Experience programming Cognex and Keyence Vision system
- Project Management
- Application Development
- Ability to program robot guided vision systems, MIG and Spot welding paths and Palletizing routines
- Can read and draw electrical prints
- Can wire and troubleshoot electrical panels
- Ability to build, design and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- User Interface Development
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Application of Hydraulic circuits and their maintenance
- Application of Pneumatic circuits and their maintenance
- Preventive maintenance of machine tools
- Experience working as an R&D researcher
- Self-motivated
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Training Materials Development
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Microsoft Windows and Office
- Eagerness to Learn New Technologies
- Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Expedite orders and follow up with customers.
- Promotion of products offered by current employer.
- Maintain working knowledge of all products and develop an understanding of new products quickly.
- Auto CAD, Auto CAD Electrical, Draft sight.
- Used Microsoft project management tool to manage small scale projects.
Certification
- Application of Hydraulic systems.
- Application of Pneumatic system.
- PLC Next.
- Fundamentals of AI and Machine learning.
- Auto CAD Electrical & Mechanical
- Project Management
- Eplan P8
- GCCH & GCCE (GM certification)
Additional Information
- Worked as a researcher at the R&D department of the St. Clair College. Have worked on Allen Bradly and Siemens PLCs. Worked on ABB, FANUC and YASKAWA Robots. Over two years of experience programming Robots ,PLCs and other Vision systems. Recommend certain products based on clients application. Experience working with vision systems like Cognex, Keyence, Omron, and Baumer
Research Projects
- Operation of wire drawing and Quality inspection.
- Duties :- inspection of the product with Destructive and nondestructive testing.
- Square pipe solar water heater.
- Robot implementation and programming for automation of residual stress measurements.
Timeline
Controls Specialist
Zion Robotics and Controls
01.2023 - Current
Controls & Robotics Specialist
Brave Controls Solutions
10.2021 - 12.2022
Technical Support Specialist
Proax Technologies
01.2020 - 09.2021
Technical Support Specialist
Sutherland Global services.
06.2019 - 12.2019
Robotics Researcher
St. Clair collect of applied science and technology
06.2018 - 12.2019
Jr. Mechanical Engineer
L&T Ltd.
10.2016 - 11.2017
Diploma - ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING- Robotics
ST.CLAIR COLLEGE
Diploma - Mechanical
Parul Polytechnic Institute
CBSE -
Central Board of Secondary Education
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