Automation Engineer with PLC/SCADA Expertise

Revanth

Oklahoma, USA, Phone: 405-***-****, Email: ***********@*****.***

Career Objective:

Automation professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems across manufacturing environments. Skilled in Allen-Bradley PLC programming (Studio 5000), SCADA/HMI development (Wonderware, WinCC), and commissioning of automation systems. Recently gained experience supporting the integration of Fanuc industrial robots and HVAC control systems, along with developing SCADA dashboards and SQL-based reporting for IIoT-driven insights. Proven ability to collaborate during FAT/SAT, troubleshoot complex automation faults, and ensure compliance with OSHA/NEC standards to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Professional experience:

Automation engineer

Client: Webco Industries

Location: Oklahoma, USA May 2023 – Present

Installed and wired Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC panels, sensors, and actuators for tube mill automation systems, ensuring reliable integration with production equipment.

Developed and troubleshot Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 PLC programs, testing ladder logic, modifying functions, and resolving automation issues to improve system performance.

Configured SCADA/HMI applications (Wonderware, WinCC) by designing real-time monitoring screens, verifying data accuracy, and enhancing operator usability.

Proficient in Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000) with transferable IEC 61131-3 skills applicable to Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and Omron platforms.

Supported the integration of Fanuc industrial robots and HVAC control systems with Allen-Bradley PLCs and SCADA, assisting with I/O mapping, PID loop adjustments, and startup activities.

Performed sensor calibration and loop checks to maintain accurate temperature, pressure, and speed measurements critical to production quality.

Integrated Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) with Allen-Bradley PLCs by mapping furnace temperature and tube mill line speed signals, configuring alarms, and verifying operator displays.

Led commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, signal testing, I/O verification, and startup validation, ensuring compliance with project standards and minimizing downtime.

Updated electrical schematics and panel layouts to align documentation with as-built installations.

Experience integrating PLCs with SQL-based reporting and SCADA dashboards, providing MES-equivalent production visibility and data integrity.

Strong understanding of machine safety and electrical compliance, with hands-on OSHA/NEC experience and working knowledge applicable to ANSI/RIA 15.06, NFPA79, and UL508A.

Practical knowledge of industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, with network troubleshooting and device commissioning experience transferable to EtherCAT and Profinet architectures.

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Client: Jidoka Technologies

Location: Chennai, India Dec 2019 – August 2021

Calibrated and tested field instruments including pressure sensors, flow meters, thermocouples, RTDs, and transmitters to ensure accurate process measurements.

Performed loop checks and supported PLC/DCS integration by validating I/O signals, cross-checking wiring, and updating documentation against P&IDs.

Gained practical experience in PID tuning, stability analysis, and commissioning practices, improving system reliability and safe operation.

Supported VFD integration and verified proper configuration of instrumentation wiring for industrial automation systems.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, reducing commissioning delays.

Assisted in commissioning of a hydraulic control system for a manufacturing line, including calibration of transmitters and validation of loop signals.

Ensured accurate communication between PLCs, HMIs, actuators, and field devices, strengthening automation workflows.

Contributed to multi-discipline commissioning projects, gaining confidence in large-scale automation environments.

Education:

Master of Science in General Engineering - Oklahoma Christian University, USA

August 2021 – April 2023 (GPA: 3.5 / 4.0)

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering, India, July 2016 – May 2020 (CGPA: 7.45 / 10)

Technical Skills:

Automation Systems : PLC (Ladder Logic), SCADA, HMI, Relay Logic

SCADA & HMI Development: Wonderware, WinCC, customized scripting with LUA

Control Engineering : PID Control, Feedback Systems, Intelligent Control

Design & Documentation: P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, panel layouts (AutoCAD)

Engineering Tools : MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS Maxwell, AutoCAD Electrical

Programming & Software: C, C++, Spreadsheet Modeling, python

Industrial Automation Integration: Sensors, actuators, temperature, pressure, flow, and proximity monitoring

Data Tools : MS Excel (Advanced), Data Visualization (Basic)

Quality Tools : FMEA, Six Sigma Principles, Root Cause Analysis

Cloud Technologies : Basic understanding of Cloud and IIoT architecture

Compliance & Standards: IEC 61131-3, NEC, UL, plant safety regulations

Collaboration & Support: Cross-functional teamwork, operator/technician training, on-site troubleshooting

Academic Projects:

Automated Control System Design – Master’s Capstone Project

-Designed a prototype control system using PLCs to automate a bottling line.

-Integrated HMI for user interface and remote monitoring.

-Simulated input/output response and safety conditions using control software.

-Demonstrated reduction in manual intervention and improved process reliability.

SCADA and PLC Integration – Bachelor’s Major Project

-Created a working model to simulate industrial automation using Siemens PLCs and SCADA software.

-Demonstrated real-time monitoring and control using an embedded HMI interface

Internship Experience:

Substation Maintenance Intern - 132/33kV Substation – APTRANSCO, Kambhampadu, Andhra Pradesh (May 2019 – June 2019)

Gained hands-on experience in the maintenance and protection systems of a 132/33kV substation, including transformer inspection, switchgear handling, and feeder control.

Observed the working of protective relays, circuit breakers (SF6, vacuum), isolators, and grounding systems essential for transmission-level electrical safety and continuity.

Studied the operation and structure of power transformers, current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), and load tap changers (LTCs).

Learned about bus bar arrangements, control panel configurations, and the role of SCADA in substation automation and remote monitoring.

Assisted in basic testing procedures, equipment tagging, and safety protocol verification during scheduled maintenance routines.

Understood the integration of substation automation with real-time data acquisition and power distribution management systems.

Certifications:

PLC and SCADA Programming

MATLAB Simulink

Introduction to Industrial Automation

Cloud Computing Basics

Python Programming

Strengths:

Strong theoretical foundation in electrical and automation systems

Hands-on academic experience with SCADA, PLC, and HMI technologies

Data-driven decision making and spreadsheet modeling skills

Team-oriented, fast learner, and adaptable in collaborative environments

Committed to ethical and safe engineering practices

Exposure to project-based learning and industry simulations

Publications:

“Performance Analysis of Induction Motor using ANSYS Maxwell” – IJITEE, 2020

Conducted finite element analysis to evaluate torque, efficiency, and field distribution in an induction motor under various load conditions. - https://www.ijitee.org/wp-content/uploads/papers/v9i6/F4556049620.pdf

Availability:

Open to entry-level or Mid-Level opportunities in Automation, Control Systems, or Industrial Engineering. I am willing to relocate and undergo further training.

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