CHIRAG DARJI
**** ******* *** # *-**, Fullerton, CA 92831 714-***-**** ***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
My goal is to obtain a full time position in the PLC Programming or Control Systems engineering field. With my MSEE degree with a focus in Control Systems from the California State University at Fullerton, coupled with my prior professional experience, I am confident in my abilities to perform at a leading Engineering company.
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Master of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
GPA: 3.08/4.00
Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad July 2009 - June 2013 Bachelors in Instrumentation & Control Engineering
GPA: 3.00/4.00
Academic Final Year Project
Project objective was to control the traffic density on a driving lane using a PLC. A Siemens S7 series PLC was used for controlling and programming.
Employed RS-Logix, Timer ON-OFF controls, and switching controls in the software.
Controlled entire project using HMI/SCADA.
Gained experience working with Step-7 Micro/WIN software for PLC programming.
Utilized relays and infrared sensors to detect the flow of traffic and control traffic signals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Udemy Online Training, USA Sept 2016- Present
Certificate Course
Learned 5 PLCs such as Omron, Delta, Schneider, Allen Bradley, and Siemens.
Developed PLC Program for Box Sorting, Batching of understanding environment, color selecting recipes.
Understood the working of photoelectric sensors, limit switches, capacitive sensors, and inductive sensors.
Learned PLC to VFD Modbus Communication, PID Controllers and also an HMI-Modbus Communication.
Enbee Education Center (Vadodara, Gujarat) Feb 2014- July 2014
Hardware Engineer
Performed technical support to customers through phone communication, written correspondence and meetings.
Experienced with various communications networks via Ethernet, Cable, Wireless, etc. using common industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP.
Supported the maintenance department for all electronic and hardware issues.
Centralized and stored system function and capabilities data such as power supply requirements and user abilities.
PLC Automation Pvt. Ltd. (Vadodara, Gujarat) Dec 2012- Apr 2013
Intern
Created PLC code from scratch, completing HMI programming and troubleshooting PLC systems.
Developed electrical schematics and writing diagrams for manufacturing or production process.
Learned AUTOCAD for plant designing and help to design Control Flow Chart and Safety controls.
Experienced with solenoid valves, relays, different types of sensors, AC/DC Motors, Servo motors.
Analyzed HMI/SCADA with different PLCs such as Allen Bradley and Siemens.
Wanakbori Thermal Power Station (Kheda, Gujarat) Apr 2013- May 2013
Trainee
Visited power plants and observed boiler functions.
Completed training on how to make worksheets and circuits of PLCs and its connection with DCS (Distributed Control Systems).
Learned the designing of Control Panel.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: MATLAB, PLC/HMI
Operating System: Ubuntu, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Other tools: Microsoft office, Adobe Photoshop