Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Engineering Projects
Affiliations
References
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Prabhdeep Athwal

Prabhdeep Athwal

Surrey,BC

Summary

Goal-oriented Engineer-In-Training with experience in R&D, Data Acquisition, and PLC programming. Forward-thinking when reviewing project requirements to determine precise solutions. Composed and professional when working under tight schedules and limited budgets to achieve innovative designs meeting and exceeding objectives. Highly motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technician

Raider Hansen
Surrey, BC
07.2022 - 06.2023

Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

  • Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
  • Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
  • Customer request compliance

Lab Engineer Assistant

Laboratory for Alternative Energy Conversion
Surrey, BC
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • CAD prototype modeling, design, and fabrication.
  • Developed ladder logic diagrams for PLCs according to customer needs.
  • Debugged existing PLC programs to identify errors and optimize performance.
  • Tested newly developed PLC programs to ensure proper functioning before deployment.
  • Maintained accurate records of all tests performed in the lab environment.
  • Provided technical support in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to purchase necessary supplies and equipment for the lab environment.

Design Team Member - (Volunteer)

Team Phantom
Surrey, BC
01.2019 - 12.2019

Created detailed CAD drawings of mechanical components and assemblies from verbal instructions, and other engineering documents.

  • Developed 3D models for parts and assemblies using SolidWorks software package.
  • Maintained records of revisions made to CAD files throughout the design process.

Education

Master of Engineering - Smart Grid Systems And Technologies

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
01-2025

Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Simon Fraser University
Surrey, BC
10-2022

Skills

  • CAD Design, Assembly, Drawings
  • PLC Configurations and Programming
  • Simatic & RSLogix
  • Machine Learning
  • MATLAB/Simulink/SimScape/LabVIEW/NI MAX
  • Customer Support
  • Electrical Installation
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • C/C/Python/HTML/CSS
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • GIS
  • Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • MS Office
  • Fluent in English & Punjabi
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Problem Resolution
  • Self-Directed
  • Attention to Detail
  • Codes Compliance

Certification

  • Engineer-In-Training, Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, 08/22/2023
  • Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP), SITRAIN - Digital Industry Academy, 02/2021

Engineering Projects

  • Home Security System Integration: Design a device that will seamlessly integrate with existing home security systems.
  • Voltage Activated Frequency Generator: Existing products are severely overpriced, attempting to provide a cheaper alternative.
  • Rheumatoid Assessment Clip: Mechanical & PCB & software design, machine learning KNN, testing, presenting, and user manual writing-up.
  • M-TES: PLC Control system design, mechanical design, fabrication, and testing.
  • Autonomous Ventilator: Mechanical pneumatic system design, CAD modeling, simulation, and detailed technical report.

Affiliations

  • Diagnostics of vehicles, tools, and heavy machinery.
  • Fabrication and hands-on work.
  • PCB modification
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Motorcycle rider

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technician

Raider Hansen
07.2022 - 06.2023

Lab Engineer Assistant

Laboratory for Alternative Energy Conversion
01.2021 - 12.2021

Design Team Member - (Volunteer)

Team Phantom
01.2019 - 12.2019

Master of Engineering - Smart Grid Systems And Technologies

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Simon Fraser University
Prabhdeep Athwal