Automation & Controls Engineer

Yeswanth Ayyappa Mannem

Illinois +1-414-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Automation & Controls Engineer with over 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development and control system commissioning. Proven expertise in Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, with a strong track record of optimizing manufacturing processes, integrating robotics and delivering end-to-end automation solutions. Adept at industrial networking, root cause analysis and leading FAT/SAT execution to maximize system reliability and uptime.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• PLC & Control Systems: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, RSLogix 5000, PLC programming, troubleshooting and commissioning.

• HMI & SCADA: Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware InTouch, Siemens WinCC, GE iFIX.

• Industrial Automation: Material Handling Equipment (MHE), conveyors, sortation systems, automated storage, barcode scanners, print-and-apply systems.

• Robotics & Integration: FANUC, ABB robotics, PLC integration, robot-to-PLC communication, data exchange.

• Industrial Networks: EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-i, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT.

• Electrical & Troubleshooting: Control panels, I/O configuration, electrical distribution systems, root cause analysis.

• Data & Analytics: OSIsoft PI, Wonderware Historian, SQL Server, Power BI, Tableau.

• Programming & Documentation: Python, MS Office Suite, P&IDs, I/O Lists, Functional Specifications, Network Diagrams, FAT/SAT Documentation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Automation Engineer CW Facility Services INC Huntley, IL Jan 2026 – present

• Engineered and deployed Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC programs for advanced manufacturing and material handling systems, increasing overall system throughput by 18%.

• Architected and integrated PLC logic with Ignition, FactoryTalk View and Wonderware SCADA platforms to enhance real-time monitoring, reducing operator response time to critical alarms by 35%.

• Managed and optimized critical industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP) and VFD control systems to maximize equipment reliability and maintain a 99.9% operational uptime rate.

• Developed custom Python automation scripts for PLC tag generation and HMI validation, slashing engineering workflow and documentation time by over 40 hours per project.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and execute FAT, SAT and site validation activities, ensuring seamless project startups and driving continuous process improvements.

Automation Engineer SG Controls Pune, India Nov 2021 – Jan 2024

• Programmed, tested and commissioned Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7 and Mitsubishi PLCs for high-speed conveyor and assembly automation, successfully delivering complex projects up to 2 weeks ahead of schedule.

• Integrated FANUC and ABB robotic cells with core PLC systems, establishing robust robot-to-PLC communication protocols for automated, zero-defect material handling.

• Designed comprehensive SCADA/HMI applications (Ignition, Wonderware, GE iFIX) and established process data collection frameworks strictly compliant with IATF 16949 standards.

• Configured and Stabilized plant-wide industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA) across multiple customer sites during installation, FAT/SAT and final startup.

• Spearheaded emergency troubleshooting and on-site support efforts, rapidly resolving critical equipment failures. EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Indiana Wesleyan University, USA

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