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Kunwar Singh

Barrie,Canada

Summary

Dynamic Controls Specialist with extensive experience at Lorik Automation, excelling in PLC programming and HMI design. Proven track record in troubleshooting complex systems and enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at robotic integration and electrical panel design, while ensuring compliance with machine safety standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Controls Specialist

Lorik Automation
Brantford, Canada
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked as a Junior Controls Specialist on two large-scale and five small-scale automation projects for various employers, such as Toyota Boushuku, Dana Incorporated, Flex-N-Gate, Ferrero Rocher, and Tigercat Industries.
  • Programmed Allen-Bradley PLCs in Studio 5000 to meet the demands of the customer companies, as per the quote of the machine/line.
  • Designed PanelView HMIs in FactoryTalk View Studio in accordance with the PLC program, as per Lorik Automation standard.
  • Set up a number of Keyence cameras, area scanners, and barcode readers for machine inspection and data gathering in various Keyence software.
  • Programmed and taught Fanuc and Yaskawa robots on doorlines, hinge lines, presses, dial tables, chocolate, and cheese cells.
  • Modified electrical drawings in AutoCAD Electrical and DraftSight for new devices added to the existing machine/line.

Automation Technologist

Flex-N-Gate
Beaverton, Canada
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Troubleshooting PLC-related faults and issues on production lines, such as logic faults, module failures, power outages, and bad network connections.
  • Performing predictive maintenance on Fanuc, Panasonic, and Kuka welding and assembly robots to decrease downtime.
  • Installing and instrumenting electrical devices such as I/O modules, sensors, lasers, light curtains, pressure gauges, cylinders, and air valves, and establishing reliable Ethernet/IP networking communication between the devices based on networking concepts.
  • Proficiently designing HMI designs in FactoryTalk View Studio, FactoryTalk View ME, while following electrical designs to perform the wiring of the electrical panel and HMI panel.
  • Interfacing with third-party vendor subsystems using common industrial communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP.
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams and supporting Process Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Project Engineers to ensure that each welding, stamping, and assembly process is modified in accordance with Lean manufacturing principles.

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology - Electrical Control Systems

Georgian College
Barrie, ON
08.2022

Skills

  • PLC programming
  • HMI design
  • Robotic integration
  • Electrical panel design
  • Network communication
  • Machine safety standards
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Health and Safety Awareness Award, F&P Manufacturing Inc.
  • Valid G2 driving license
  • Robot Operations & Programming, FANUC America
  • CAFCE, TAC and OACETT Certified & Accredited Program, Georgian College
  • Lockout & Tagout, F&P Manufacturing Inc.
  • Effective Team Communication, Georgian College
  • Continuous Process Improvement, Georgian College

Timeline

Controls Specialist

Lorik Automation
01.2024 - Current

Automation Technologist

Flex-N-Gate
03.2022 - 01.2024

Electrical Engineering Technology - Electrical Control Systems

Georgian College
Kunwar Singh