KUSHANG DESAI
Mississauga
Summary
An Industrial Automation specialist with substantial experience in designing and implementing automated systems. Strong focus on achieving results through efficient processes and collaboration. Skilled in programming, systems integration, and troubleshooting. Reliable team member adaptable to changing project needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Automation Specialist
Actemium Canada
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Systems Integrator with great industrial exposure to Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences (Sanofi and Eurofins), Automotive (Ford OAC), Material manufacturing (Malpack and Certainteed), Food & Beverages (PepsiCo, Sleeman Breweries and Dare Foods)
- Systems Integrator with experience
- Develop PLC / HMI / SCADA applications using Rockwell Automation software and Ignition Automation.
- Designed automation solutions for improved operational performance and reduced labor costs.
- Evaluated existing workflows for potential automation opportunities, recommending cost-effective solutions to management.
Automation Specialist
STILMAS Americas
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Programming PLC’s / HMIs per IEC 61131-3 International Standard and functional requirement specifications; since we are OEM Manufacturer with Products with High Standards
- Troubleshooting controls issues during Factory or Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT/IQOQ)
- Create documentation, reviews and analysis pertaining to ISO, QSR, GMP, cGMP, GAMP, and medical regulatory compliance
- Provide innovative ideas and proposals to operate and monitor equipment
- Provide support / troubleshooting to start-up technicians via phone or remote control
- Using Allen Bradley CompactLogix Controllers and ControlLogix Controllers for Programming
- Also, fulfilling custom requirements based on Communication Protocols
- Experience of BACNET, DHCP, Ethernet IP, RIO, and others
- Project Manage with the Engineers and QA Validation Technicians to meet project time lines
- Meetings with clients on regular basis to overcome the targeted goals in a timely manner
Maintenance Technician
GEODIS Logistics
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided assistance to Maintenance Manager and Engineers
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures to maintain conveyor systems
- Using PLC Troubleshooting techniques solved issues which created unwanted downtime
- Troubleshooting Robotic hand FANUC, solving singularity issues and keep it up and running
- Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard
- Also, plan and schedule repairs
- Inspect buildings, equipments and systems to identify any issues and malfunctions
- Help the managers to develop and implement the budget for maintenance department
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Ignition Programming and Support
Cameco Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided assistance to Sr
- Technologists and Engineers
- Designing with FT View and Programming PLC's (Allen Bradley & Rockwell Automation)
- Troubleshooting Robots and Designing & Programming with Ignition (Inductive Automation using Scripting with Python/Java)
- Understanding of the Fuel Manufacturing site (In terms of functioning)
Education
Mechatronics Engineering - Electromechanical Engineering Technology
DURHAM COLLEGE
Oshawa, ON04.2021
High School Diploma -
Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
05.2017
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- FactoryTalk View Studio (ME & SE)
- Administrative support
- Good Communication
- Robot Troubleshooting
- Corrective Maintenance
- SERVO Drive
- VISION Systems
- SCADA Design
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Quick Learner
- Can-do Attitude
- Multitask
- Industrial Equipment Maintenance
- Creative
- Problem-solving
- HMI Programming
- PLC Programming (Rockwell Automation)
- Ignition Programming (Inductive Automation)
Certification
- FANUC Certified Technologist, Handling Tools, Operations and Programming, Durham College
- Quality Control Lean SIX SIGMA Yellow Belt Certified, AIGPE, In Progress
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS), Durham College
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Durham College
- Workers Health and Safety Awareness, Durham College
Accomplishments
- Having more than 1.5 years of experience with PLC, HMI and Robot Programming with Rockwell Automation and Inductive Automation (Ignition Programming).
- FANUC Certified Automation Specialist with Hands-on experience of Handling tools and Operations of 2 Years.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC's (Experienced in RSLogix500 & 5000) and various networks (Ethernet, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, RS232).
- Experience in programming and designing ULTRA 3000 SERVO DRIVE (Servo system configuration) and working with DVT Series 530 VISION SYSTEMS.
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting Electronics circuits (Designing in Proteus, LabView and Soldering on PCB).
- Experience in creating projects with AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D Modeling and CAD for Electrical Controls Design over 2 Years.
- Experience in Instrumentation and Process Control by handling Allen Bradley Panel View using CompactLogix and RS Links communication modules.
- Hands-on experience with Industry level software like FactoryTalk View Studio (Machine Edition & Site Edition).
- Experience working with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
- Industrial experience of Ignition Programming (Inductive Automation) with Scripting (Java/Python) and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC's and Robots (Rockwell Automation).
Timeline
Industrial Automation Specialist
Actemium Canada
07.2023 - 02.2025
Automation Specialist
STILMAS Americas
09.2021 - 06.2023
Maintenance Technician
GEODIS Logistics
06.2021 - 09.2021
Ignition Programming and Support
Cameco Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2021
Mechatronics Engineering - Electromechanical Engineering Technology
DURHAM COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
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