Controls Engineer PLC & Industrial Automation

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SUSHMA A

Austin, Texas

+1-203-***-**** ***************@*****.*** 465 Highland Avenue, Austin, TX 73301

Professional Summary

Controls Engineer with 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical controls engineering, PLC programming, system integration, and manufacturing automation. Experienced in designing control systems from concept through commissioning, including electrical panel design, PLC/HMI development, instrumentation integration, hardware selection, industrial networking, and startup support. Skilled in Allen-Bradley PLCs, electrical design, AutoCAD-based documentation, risk assessment support, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing systems. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams while delivering reliable, high-performance automation solutions.

Skills

Controls Engineering PLC Programming Allen-Bradley PLC Industrial Automation System Integration Electrical Design AutoCAD Electrical Panel Design Manufacturing Automation Commissioning

Professional Experience

Controls Engineer

RedianTT – Austin, Texas

Aug 2025 – Till Date

Designed complete industrial control systems including PLC architecture, I/O layouts, electrical hardware, instrumentation, and industrial network configurations for large automation projects.

Developed PLC programs using Ladder Logic and Function Block programming to automate manufacturing equipment, process controls, and industrial machinery.

Created HMI applications for process visualization, alarms, diagnostics, operator controls, and production monitoring.

Designed electrical wiring diagrams, panel layouts, power distribution, and component selection using AutoCAD while supporting applicable electrical design standards.

Performed electrical panel design, power calculations, control hardware selection, and system documentation to improve installation efficiency.

Supported risk assessments, safety circuit implementation, and validation activities to improve system reliability and operational safety.

Integrated Allen-Bradley PLCs, remote Ethernet I/O, instrumentation devices, VFDs, and field equipment into complete automation systems.

Executed control system installation, startup, commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, troubleshooting, and field validation while reducing startup time by 20%.

Collaborated with engineers, designers, customers, and fabrication teams to deliver automation projects on schedule while maintaining technical documentation and project specifications.

Electrical & Automation Engineer

Unistring Tech Solutions PVT LTD – Hyderabad, Telangana

Oct 2022 – May 2023

Designed electrical control systems for manufacturing automation projects including PLC hardware layouts, electrical schematics, and panel documentation.

Assisted in developing PLC control logic, HMI applications, and industrial automation software for multiple production systems.

Prepared electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and panel layouts using AutoCAD.

Selected PLC hardware, instrumentation, relays, power supplies, and industrial electrical components based on project requirements.

Supported electrical panel assembly, field wiring verification, and system integration activities during project execution.

Performed I/O checkout, functional testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup support for industrial automation systems.

Integrated PLCs with Ethernet-based industrial networks, remote I/O systems, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation devices.

Worked closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and project managers to ensure successful project delivery and technical compliance.

Produced engineering documentation, technical reports, testing records, and commissioning documents while maintaining project quality standards.

Controls Engineering Trainee

HBots Robotics Development Centre – Hyderabad, Telangana

Nov 2020 – Jan 2021

Assisted in developing PLC-based automation solutions for robotic and electromechanical control systems.

Supported electrical schematic preparation, wiring verification, and control panel assembly activities.

Assisted with basic PLC programming, logic modifications, and HMI configuration under senior engineer supervision.

Performed hardware testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of automation equipment and embedded control systems.

Supported installation and integration of sensors, motors, relays, and industrial electrical devices.

Participated in system startup, commissioning, and operational validation of prototype automation systems.

Assisted in preparing engineering documentation, wiring diagrams, and equipment configuration records.

Worked with engineering teams to resolve electrical and control system issues while improving system performance.

Gained practical experience with industrial automation, electrical design principles, manufacturing systems, and engineering best practices.

Certifications

CLA – Programming Essentials in C – Cisco Networking Academy

Internet of Things (IoT) with Arduino – Swecha Organization

Education Details

University of Bridgeport – Bridgeport, CT, USA

Master of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering – May 2025

CGPA: 3.6

Vaagdevi Engineering College – Warangal, India

Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering – July 2022

CGPA: 6.80

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