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saravanan sampath

 Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer with 24+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, robotics, PLC, HMI, SCADA, and power systems within automotive, tire, glass, electronics, and wind energy manufacturing. Proven expertise in robot programming (Fanuc, ABB), Allen Bradley PLCs, automation system integration, commissioning, and production sustenance. Strong background in safety standards, supplier coordination, system buy-off, and continuous improvement. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and delivering reliable, safe, and high-availability automated production systems. 

Key Skills

PLC: Allen Bradley PLC&HMI Panelview
PLC:siemens PLC & simatic wincc
Fanuc (M900i – 4 & 6 Axis), ABB IRB 4600
Drives: Emerson, Control Techniq, Kinetix, Siemens
IBM Maximo CMMS, SAP PM
Ethernet/IP, Profibus, AS-i, Modbus, Ethernet
EOAT integration (grippers, material , vision)
Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix,
Tools: SAP, Minitab, six sigma black belt
PanelView, FactoryTalk View, Siemens WinCC, Wondwr
Networks: Ethernet, Profibus, AS-i, mod
TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing

Professional Experience

Jul 2011
Present
Electrical engineer-Automation Dept
MICHELIN TYRES INDIA LTD Chennai, IN
Global leader in the tire industry—manufacturing Aerospace, Car, Truck, and Military tires.
 Experience Key Responsibilities
 Led robotics and controls systems for highly automated manufacturing lines supporting car, truck, and specialty tire production.

Programmed, debugged, and commissioned Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, SCADA, robots, drives, and conveyors.

Managed automation systems from design review to installation, commissioning, buy-off, and production sustenance.

Coordinated with OEMs, integrators, and suppliers for procurement, FAT/SAT, and system acceptance.

Developed structured PLC logic, I/O mapping, fault diagnostics, and reusable standards.

Performed robot teaching, path optimization, interlock validation, and shop-floor debug.

Enforced electrical and robotic safety standards, LOTO, permit-to-work, and statutory compliance.

Implemented WCM / TPM / predictive maintenance, improving uptime and availability.

Reported automation KPIs and reliability metrics to leadership. 


Jun 2011
Jul 2012
Automation engineer-Trainee
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC Spaturnburg,south Carolina., US
Training & Technical Exposure (Rockwell, USA) 
 
Trained at Rockwell Automation on PLCs, drives, and HMI.

Upgraded legacy automation to ControlLogix platforms.

Supported robot and PLC debugging, commissioning, and RCA.

Hands-on exposure to global automation standards and documentation. 

Sep 2007
Jun 2011
Associate Engineer – SMT Automation & Robotics
Nokia India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India Chennai, IN
mobile Phones manufacturer
 
 
Electronics / High-Speed Manufacturing Environment 

  • Led shift-based maintenance teams, providing hands-on troubleshooting and recovery for high-speed SMT lines, robotic handling systems, and automated production equipment to ensure maximum line availability.

  • Installed, programmed, commissioned, and maintained FUJI SMT placement systems, Cencorp routing machines, reflow ovens, and automated soldering lines, supporting high-volume electronics manufacturing.

  • Developed, taught, and optimized robot programs for Baumann router systems, including pick-and-place, cutting, and material handling operations, ensuring safe and repeatable production cycles.

  • Consistently exceeded production support KPIs by implementing optimized preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, reducing unplanned downtime and improving equipment reliability.

  • Designed and modified HMI and SCADA screens for PCB conveyor and SMT systems based on product specifications, enabling clear operator feedback and faster troubleshooting.

  • Integrated and programmed AGILENT vision systems for automated inspection, quality verification, and OEE data collection, supporting production quality and traceability.

  • Improved uptime, throughput, and yield on semiconductor mounting and SMT equipment using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, and TPM methodologies.

  • Demonstrated strong expertise in electrical assembly and sub-assembly, using precision hand tools and instruments such as micrometers, gauges, multimeters, crimping, and soldering tools in compliance with quality standards.

  • Interpreted electrical schematics, component manuals, and maintenance documentation to diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical faults efficiently.

  • Ensured safe operation of electrical power supplies, instruments, and automated equipment in full compliance with company safety policies and statutory requirements.

  • Communicated effectively in English within cross-functional teams, performed under high-pressure production environments, and trained junior technicians and Electrical Quality Inspectors.

  • Maintained exceptional attention to detail and consistency while supporting high-speed, high-volume production lines.

 

Education

Apr 2007
Mar 2011
Bachelor in electrical & electronics engineering in A.V.I.T. Engineering college
VMRF
Apr 1997
Mar 2000
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in A.M.S POLYTECNIC
DOTE -Tamilnadu

Certifications

2012
Certified in Allen Bradley PLC &HMI
Rockwell Automation center-greenville -USA
Certification in ABB Robot 6&4 Axis ,IRC5
ABB -Training center-Banglore ,India
Certification Emerson -SP&M drives.
NIDEC-Control Technique training center
2025
Certified Lean six sigma -black belt
MSME-Govt of india
FMEA-AIAG VDA
OMNEX
MSA-AIAG
OCTAGEN
CAE-English assessment -C2-Band 8
Cambridge

Achievements

2011
Performance
 Developed a power backup solution for PLCs and robots, significantly reducing product scrap and startup loss.
Consistently exceeded production support KPIs by optimizing preventive maintenance strategies. 

Quote

Self-motivated, resilient, and skilled in leading and working with teams.

Languages

Tamil
(Native)
French
(Basic)
English
(Fluent)

Career Aspiration

To contribute as a Robotics & Controls / BIW Automation Engineer in leveraging deep hands-on experience in robotics, PLCs, safety, and large-scale automated manufacturing systems.

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