Electrical Engineer, Control Engineer, Power systems, Automation

USHANANDHINI KUMAR

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Control Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in PLC programming, automation, and electrical design across industrial and power system environments. Skilled in Siemens S7, Schneider PLCs, SCADA diagnostics, and Modbus communication, with strong exposure to drives (AC/DC, inverters) and instrumentation for flow, level, pressure, and temperature control. Proven track record in panel design, FAT testing, troubleshooting, and system commissioning. Confident in customer-facing roles including training, documentation, and remote fault support. Open to UK and international travel, bringing both technical expertise and adaptability to complex engineering projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Junior Electrical Design & Control Engineer

KS Engineering Tools, India Oct 2021 – May 2023

• Designed and delivered AutoCAD-based panel layouts and wiring schematics for automation projects, reducing design rework errors by 15%.

• Coordinated assembly and FAT testing of 10+ control panels, ensuring compliance with client specifications and Health & Safety standards.

• Supported drive setup (AC/DC motors, inverters) and PLC-based troubleshooting during commissioning, which improved machine uptime for clients.

• Prepared detailed technical documentation and contributed to customer handover training, enhancing client confidence and reducing support requests.

Graduate Control & Protection Engineer - Internship

NLC India Limited Dec 2019 – Jan 2020

• Conducted fault and load flow analysis for a 230 kV substation to support field operations.

• Assisted engineers in SCADA-based diagnostics and relay testing, ensuring adherence to IEEE standards.

• Participated in commissioning and production support, contributing to compliance audits and team reporting.

Automation & LabVIEW Intern – Test Systems

Accurate Machines and Accessories Nov 2018 – Dec 2018

• Supported automation testing in a factory environment, assembling layouts for manufacturing test rigs.

• Worked with CNC-linked automation systems, implementing Modbus protocols for machine communication.

• Used LabVIEW instrumentation for measurement and calibration during machine testing.

• Gained hands-on exposure to troubleshooting, assembly, and documentation of production systems.

ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECTS

MSc Project – Fault Detection System for Nonlinear Two-Tank System

Liverpool John Moores University 2023–24

• Built MATLAB/Simulink model achieving 98% accuracy in fault detection of nonlinear dynamics.

• Integrated LabVIEW instrumentation for real-time calibration and measurement.

• Investigated system reliability and fault detection techniques relevant to process plant diagnostics.

BEng Project – Grid-Tie Rotating Solar Rooftop System

Panimalar Institute of Technology 2020–21

• Designed inverter control with embedded feedback and fault protection algorithms.

• Published research on PV-grid integration with focus on measurement precision and quality validation.

EDUCATION

MSc Electrical Power and Control Engineering (IET accredited) – Grade 2:1

Liverpool John Moores University Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

• Modules: Advanced Control Systems, Real-Time Systems and Optimization Techniques.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – First Class with Distinction

Panimalar Institute of Technology July 2017 – May 2021

• Modules: Power Systems Analysis, Protection & Relaying, Power Electronics, Embedded systems.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Software: Siemens S7, Schneider PLC, Modbus, SCADA, LabVIEW, HMI integration, AutoCAD Electrical, MATLAB/Simulink, technical documentation

• Drives & Control: AC/DC drives, inverters, flow/level/pressure/temperature instrumentation.

• Core Electrical: Reading engineering drawings, fault diagnostics, compliance with Health & Safety standards.

• Core Competencies: Problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, attention to detail, communication.

• Certifications: AutoCAD Electrical (Coursera), PLC Programming (LinkedIn Learning), Technical Documentation (Alison)

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