Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Expert

Vamshi Krishna Bavirishetty

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Controls Engineer with practical experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, and full-cycle control system startup and commissioning for industrial automation projects.

Proficient in Rockwell Automation technologies including Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs, Studio 5000

(RSLogix 5000), and FactoryTalk View SE/ME for designing and maintaining control systems.

Strong expertise in troubleshooting electrical control panels, process control systems, system architecture design, and industrial communication protocols.

Experienced in collaborating with project managers, electricians, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver automation projects on schedule and within scope.

Committed to developing efficient, cost-effective process automation solutions by applying strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Plc Platforms - Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley CompactLogix), Siemens S7-1500

Programming Software - Studio 5000 (RSLogix 5000), WinCC TIA Portal

Hmi/Scada - FactoryTalk View SE/ME, FactoryTalk SCADA, PanelView Plus, WinCC

Control Systems - Process Control, Motor Control Circuits, VFD Integration, I/O Module Configuration

Engineering Tools - AutoCAD Electrical, MATLAB, Python, IntelliJ, Eclipse

Methodologies - Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, System Architecture Design, Electrical Control Panel Design

Networks & Protocols - Industrial Network Communication Protocols, Ethernet/IP

Programming Languages - Java, .js (JavaScript)

Frameworks And Libraries - Selenium, Cypress, Rest Assured

Tools And Platforms - Blazemeter

Cloud Platforms - AWS

Databases And Storage - SQL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MKR Industrial Automations and Services Pvt. Ltd August 2022 – July 2023 Automation and Controls Engineer

Developed and modified PLC program development using Studio 5000 (RSLogix 5000) for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs supporting assembly line automation and material handling equipment in live production environments, ensuring minimal downtime during control system startup and commissioning.

Designed and deployed HMI/SCADA applications using FactoryTalk View SE and PanelView Plus, providing operators with real-time system status visibility, alarm management, and fault diagnostics to support process control operations.

Performed troubleshooting of complex control systems, including PLC logic, I/O modules, VFDs, and industrial network communication protocols, applying root cause analysis (RCA) techniques that contributed to measurable reductions in unplanned downtime.

Integrated Allen-Bradley PLCs with FactoryTalk SCADA systems to centralize monitoring and improve production visibility across multiple manufacturing lines, enhancing system architecture and data collection capabilities.

Diagnosed and resolved VFD issues, including overvoltage faults, underload conditions, and communication errors on industrial network protocols, restoring equipment operation with minimal production disruption.

Collaborated effectively with project managers and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure automation projects met scope, budget, and schedule expectations while maintaining clear client communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Developed robust Java applications utilizing IntelliJ and Eclipse, enhancing system performance by 25% and reducing development time by 15%.

Implemented automated testing frameworks with Selenium and Cypress, increasing test coverage by 40% and reducing manual testing efforts by 60%.

Vision Tekniks Engineering and Automation January 2022 – June 2022 PLC Programmer Intern

Developed PLC programs for Siemens S7-1500 controllers for industrial automation applications under senior engineer supervision, gaining exposure to system architecture design and electrical control systems.

Designed HMI applications using WinCC TIA Portal to improve operator interaction with process control systems and enhance fault response capabilities.

Assisted with troubleshooting of PLC and SCADA systems during control system startup, commissioning, and production support phases.

Installed and calibrated field instrumentation to support system startup and validation, working collaboratively with engineering team members.

Designed and executed performance tests using Rest Assured and Blazemeter, leading to a 30% improvement in application response times.

Integrated AWS solutions with SQL databases to streamline data processing workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in data retrieval times.

Telangana State Skill Development Corporation June 2021 – November 2021 PLC Programmer Trainee

Developed and tested ladder logic programs using Studio 5000 (RSLogix 5000) for manufacturing automation scenarios, building foundational PLC programming skills on Rockwell Automation platforms.

Configured Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs and integrated them with FactoryTalk View SE for real-time monitoring and SCADA visualization of process control systems.

Designed and programmed an Allen-Bradley PLC (Studio 5000) to control an in-plant traffic intersection, integrating proximity sensors and multi-mode logic to automate signal sequencing and improve intersection safety, reducing manual intervention by 100%.

Programmed an Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLC in Studio 5000 to simulate a parking garage monitoring system, implementing CTU/CTD counter logic to track vehicle entry/exit and maintain real-time occupancy accuracy within 1 vehicle tolerance.

Designed and deployed a FactoryTalk View HMI on PanelView Plus with live status indicators, animated gate controls, capacity dashboards, and alarm handling, improving operator visibility and reducing manual tracking errors by 90%.

Developed and maintained REST APIs and XML configurations for insurance platforms, improving data interchange efficiency by 35%.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - Wright State University

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering - Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology

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