Control Engineer

HARDIKKUMAR S VYAS

CELL # 203-***-****

EMAIL: ***********@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/hardikkumar-vyas/22/4b4/578

SUMMARY

. 3+ years of Control engineering, plant control, PLC/ HMI Programming,

Control Panel Design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting experience

. Proficient with AutoCAD, Ethernet, DeviceNet, Remote I/O, Cognex and

Vision Pro Vision System

. Experience with Troubleshooting of Electrical, Electronic and Computer

problems on equipment.

. Knowledge of VFD/ Servo Motors/ DC Motors controlling and

applications.

EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT (2009-Present)

LAB ENGINEER

. Designing AutoCAD wiring diagram, I/O layouts, and schematics for

Documentation.

. Worked on outsource project from different industries based upon

Automation and Control.

. Responsible for Developing and Maintenances Control Panel, Logic for

new/ existing projects.

. Verified accuracy and corrected functioning of various PLC/ HMI

operated machines.

Projects Completed at University of Bridgeport

. Integrated COGNEX Vision System with Robotic Arm application.

. Currently working on Robo-Cylinder Programming with Allen-Bradley

ControlLogix PLC series.

. Designed and created hardware to communicate Easy-Port (FESTO) and

MicroLogix and Omron PLC. One can see and control the functions of

Sensors and Actuators with mouse click and write and test PLC program,

like in real world.

. Successfully completed Feedback control hardware of PLC and Load Cell

which can use in Force Measurements.

. Developed and Program Mitsubishi Robotic Arm, Mitsubishi Fx-3G PLC and

Mitsubishi E-1041 HMI to control Robot operation.

. PLC and HMI based Home Security-Multi Sensor System capable of

contacting home owner via cell phone if someone breaks the security.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

. Organized Lab (Industrial Automation & control Products)

. Maintained all projects Documentations according to TS & ISO

standards.

. Mentored Students with their assignments and their Master's Projects.

. Demonstrated ability to mentor and train others

. Developed ideas/ projects/ assignments that meet/ help students to

understand application of Industrial Automation and Control products

in real world.

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED (July 2006- June 2008)

GRADUATE CONTROL ENGINEER

. Responsible for periodic and preventive maintenance for continuous

process plant.

. Designed and programmed Automation System for process and Industrial

equipment using new or existing equipment and programs.

. Calibration of Limit switches, Flow switches, Pressure and Temperature

switches

. Performed a wide variety of evaluation and programming activities to

support project operation.

. Designed and Troubleshoot of Relay logic, Control Panel for

Automation.

. Designed, maintained & updated different AutoCAD drawings for Panels.

. Modified and Troubleshoot of serial link with DCS.

. Independently handle the shift with routine maintenance.

Projects Completed at Reliance Industries Ltd

. Created ladder logic for Water Waste drainage system using MicroLogix

PLC series.

. Designed Close Loop Communication of VFD with Control Panel, Allen-

Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC and Cutler-Hammer HMI to operate Induction Motor

on Network.

. Designed and installed Fire Detection System and Fire Alarm Panel for

control plant.

. Developed new Control System using Siemens PLC's and managed

operations.

. Installed pressure interlocking system. This system uses digital

pressure switch for maintaining pressure in lines.

EDUCATION

. MS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (Aug 2008- May 2010)

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CT-USA (GPA-3.65)

. BS INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL ENGINEERING (Aug 2003- May

2007)

ATMIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, RAJKOT-INDIA (GPA-3.75)

EXPERTISE

. Simulation Tools: Matlab, PSPICE, Lab-View.

. Language: System language C, MY SQL, VB.

. Knowledge of RS Logix-500, RS Logix-5000, PROSYD, Motion Control, DCS,

SCADA

. Allen-Bradley MicroLogix, ControlLogix, ComapctLogix, SLC series PLC

programing.

. Mitsubishi Fx Series, Omron, Siemens S7-200/300 PLC programming.

. HMI Design using Factory Talk View/ E-Designer, Panel Mate,

Wonderware.

. Self-motivated, quick learner, Team player with good communication

skill.

References: Available upon Request

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