Raees Khan
Ottawa
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controls Engineer Trainee
Just Engineering Institute
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered PLC based automation project simulations for industrial training programs, coaching student teams to execute end-to-end projects using Rockwell and Siemens controllers.
- Implemented tag structures and user-defined tag (UDTs) to model scalable automation applications, improving learner project completion rates.
- Utilized various protocols (Ethernet, Profinet, OPC UA) to establish functional communication between PLCs, SCADA server, and VFD's of different manufacturers.
- Developed HMI system for faceplate creation to read I/O status of the controller using user archived tags.
- Wrote VB scripts to report real-time data-logging of tag information from the SCADA server to SQL report tables by establishing ODBC server communication between the two.
Control Systems Engineer - I
Amazon Robotics
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Led deployment projects for over 1000+ beta robotics workstations across 30+ U.S. fulfillment centers by managing scope, coordinating stakeholders (Amazon Ops, 3P integrators), and meeting aggressive launch schedules.
- Oversaw implementation of multi-million-dollar robotic sortation systems (e.g., KSBD Air Sort Hub, MQY1 Gen 11 FC), aligning project execution with stakeholder expectations and commissioning deadlines.
- Developed commissioning frameworks and SOPs, enabling 3PA teams to replicate standardized procedures across regional installations - resulting in 25% faster startup time.
- Managed system verification plans and ensured user acceptance criteria (UAT) were met before handover to operations, supporting business KPIs.
- Facilitated risk assessments and mitigation plans by identifying technical issues (e.g., PLC I/O faults, camera configuration mismatches) and driving root cause analysis (RCA) with HW/SW teams.
- Aligned cross-functional teams in Boston and on-site through technical documentation and daily standups, ensuring project tracking and resolution of escalated issues
- Carrying out system verification, validation, and performance tests for commissioned stations onsite.
- Ensuring post-deployment support to Amazon operations in order to hit the performance metrics for these stations to achieve customer fulfillment.
System Support Engineer (via Atrium)
Berkshire Grey
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported program initiatives to deploy robotic retail fulfillment systems, contributing to system integration testing, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement feedback loops.
- Applied root cause and impact analysis to improve system uptime for robotic fleets to sort totes, working with electrical/mechanical teams to reduce maintenance turnaround.
- Managed technical documentation and issue tracking to support system handoff to operations under defined scope and schedule.
Project Engineer (Design Team)
Momentum Solar
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Designed and supported deployment of over 400 solar PV projects across NJ, PA, and FL; facilitated coordination between design and field teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Generated and updated AutoCAD drawings, electrical diagrams, and installation documentation aligned with project deadlines.
- Recommended process improvements that reduced design cycle time by 20% across three states.
Education
Masters of Engineering - Engineering Management
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON05-2025
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ, USA01.2019
Skills
- Siemens TIA Portal V17/WinCC Explorer V75 (SCADA/HMI)
- Allen Bradley Studio 5000/FactoryTalkView Studio V34 (SCADA/HMI)
- Autocad (2D)
- Solidworks (Parts, Assembly, Drafting)
- Python
- Linux OS, Bash Scripting
- Problem Solver, Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Microsoft SQL / VBA (Visual Basic)
- Machine/ Product Design - 3D CAD, FEA
- Six Sigma- Lean Manufacturing, DFSS, FMEA, 5S, Kanban
- CNC Machining (4 Axis)
- Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing (FDM, SLS)
- Matlab
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (CLSSGB), New Brunswick,NJ March 2019 – March 2022
Certified industrial proficiency in Lean tools (5S, continuous improvement) and six sigma methodologies such as DFSS, Statistical control, TPM and VSM from Institute of Industrial and Systems engineering (IISE)
Languages
English
Hindi
Urdu
Timeline
Controls Engineer Trainee
Just Engineering Institute
03.2022 - 02.2023
Control Systems Engineer - I
Amazon Robotics
09.2020 - 11.2021
System Support Engineer (via Atrium)
Berkshire Grey
11.2019 - 08.2020
Project Engineer (Design Team)
Momentum Solar
03.2019 - 07.2019
Masters of Engineering - Engineering Management
University of Ottawa
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
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