1/05/2014 10:57 amResume - Niraj Kachhadia

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NIRAJ KACHHADIA

Niraj Kachhadia - Resumeemail : nirajkh@gmail.com

SUMMARYOver 5 years experience as a Controls Engineer and Automation Engineer for systems integrators and industrialproduct manufacturers. Diverse experience with Control system design, Robotics system design, MES designand development, RFID-Based Material tracking and industrial automation programming (including robotics). Skilled in the ability to troubleshoot, debug, and support manufacturing machinery. Dedicated hands-onprofessional who excels in self-directed and team environments. Creative designer and developer whoembraces the opportunity to work with a variety of projects and people.

EDUCATIONM.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, TX, USA GPA 3.5B.S. Electrical Engineering (I & C), Nirma Institute of Technology, Gujarat University, India. GPA 3.6

COMPUTER SKILLSLanguages VB.Net, VC++, VC#.Net, T-SQL, C, MS Office, MS Project

Engineering Softwares MATLAB, LABVIEW, AUTOCAD, VS.Net 2003/2005, MS SQL Server 2000/2005, RS-View, RS-Logix, WWArchestra Suite, Entivity Studio

PLC AB PLC 5, SLC 500, Logix series, Modicon Quantum series, Automation Direct DL series, Siemens S7

CertificationsWonderware IAS, Intouch, InSQL, SCADAlarm, Device Integration, EIT (Engineer-In-Training)

EXPERIENCEProject Engineer (Software) (02/07/2005 – Present)Kim Automation Inc, Austin, TexasI am part of team responsible for integration of control systems for clients. My responsibilities are• Design & Develop the Conveyor control systems for intelligent material handling utilizing AB PLC/HMI orEntivity Studio and Wonderware IAS / Intouch / INSQL.• Design and Develop the Wonderware IAS based MES Applications.

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• Prepare project documents including project justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, specifications,cost estimates, and schedules for assigned projects.• The projects that I have worked on as a Lead Engineer are mentioned below: >Developed a PLC Based Automated Packing and Shipping system for Dell Computers with an UPH of 3400units using ALLEN BRADLEY ControlLogix PLC and RSVIEW ME. >Designed and developed a Plant Wide MES and PTL (Pick-to-Light) system utilizing WonderwareArchestra suite with 20 custom HMIs which were developed using VB.Net and C#.Net, for Automatedmanufacturing and Shipping for Gateway Computers. >Developed Intouch based HMI application for LCRA along with minor IAS programming >Designed and Developed Batch Recipe Management SCADA package utilizing VB.Net 2005 and SQLServer 2005. >Designed and developed an application for tracking the product, based on the barcode obtained throughscanners, using VC++ and C#.Net 2003 and SQL server 2000. >Minor PLC based projects with interaction with GE Cimplicity MES.

Graduate Research Associate (09/19/2002 – 05/09/2004)Automation & Robotics Research Institute (ARRI), Ft. Worth, Texas• Developed a 3 DOF Robotic arm for handling of hazardous chemicals utilizing National Instrument’s DAQ cardNI PCI-6036E for communication and control of robot with and from computer workstation running programdeveloped in Labview.• Upgraded the Intelligent Material Handling System by replacing the original Adept and IBM robots by new CRSA460 and CRS A465 respectively The whole application is developed in Labview & Matlab. The main logic ofsoftware is developed using Petri net structure.• Implemented PI, PID, and PD control strategies for a 3-link robotic arm for motion in a specified trajectoryusing Matlab.

Instrumentation & Control System Engineer (04/03/2002 – 07/25/2002)Streamline Controls Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, IndiaI was part of team responsible for integration of control systems for clients. My responsibilities were• Design & Development of the control loops needed for optimum functioning of the plant• Configure and program the PLC used for the application• Select and calibrate the instrumentation required• The projects that I have worked on are >Developed a PLC Based Compressor Control system for a nitrogen compressor with an output pressure of200 psi for ammonia plant using ALLEN BRADLEY micro logic 1000 series PLC using RSLogix. Also interfaced andsimulated the control system in Labview 6/Lookout 4. >Developed a Mobile Robotic platform/Car with proximity sensors and speed control. The machine wasdesigned using micro-controller 16F877A from microchip.

Instrumentation & Control System Engineer (06/03/2001 – 03/17/2002)Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd, Vadodara, IndiaGujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. is one of the largest fertilizers and petrochemicals manufacturingcompany in Asia. I have worked on Foxboro IA series DCS comprising of MMI/Work Stations , micro processorbased control processors, gate way processors, Communication processors etc. connected on a nodebusnetwork , and other systems / instruments like HIMA H51-H5, SIEMENS and ALLEN BRADLEY PLC5 and SLC500series of PLC, Multiplexer systems, and Micro Processor based Controllers. My work included• Maintenance & calibration of electronic transmitters, RTD's, thermocouples, speed sensors, all type of level &pressure sensors, all type of flow meters including but not limited to, vortex, magnetic, coriolis & thermal massflow meters, and other electronic process equipment.• Troubleshooting the problems in computer networks for PLC and DCS• Worked on Burner Management System• Worked on ABB Turbine systems & Bentley Nevada Vibration Monitoring System

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• Worked on reciprocating and turbine engines, gas dehydration, measurement, environmental monitoring,compression, and support systems• Calibration and troubleshooting the connection of Panametric Oxygen and flue gas analyzers in networks• Calibration of the measuring instruments utilized in the plant.• Maintenance & calibration of all types of Control valves & p/i & i/p converters, pneumatic controllers &instrumentation & pH meters.

GRADUATE PROJECTSAutomation, Control Systems And PLC • Developed a Motion Detector for Security system that Detects motion in the range of 3 to 4 meters. Usedpassive infrared sensor RE200B PIR and IC KC778B for implementation. • Designed Analog and Digital Controller and Filter for implementation and solution for inverted pendulumproblem using Matlab and Pspice.

Embedded SystemsDesigned a PC Based Micro controller Programmer that programs the flash memory series micro controllers ofAtmel (89C). Used Atmel 89C51 and 89C52 micro-controllers for achieving the results.The program in PC ismade in C language and a 1000 line assembly language program is written in micro controller used in theproject.

RELEVANT COURSEWORKPLC and Automation, Distributed Control System (DCS), Process Instrumentation – I, II, Industrial Drives andControls, Robotics, Optimal Control System, Nonlinear Control System, Intelligent Control Systems, Design ofDigital Control Systems, Control System Design, Neural Networks, Instrumentation and Measurement,Embedded Micro-controllers, Analog and Digital Circuit design, Electronic Communications.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS• ETA KAPPA NU, Electrical Engineering Honors Society• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)• Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation society (ISA) Student’s Section, Nirma Institute: Worked as thePresident of the Section for the year 2000-2001• Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)• Rotaract Club of Nirma Institutes. Worked as the Joint Secretary of the Club for the year 2000-2001

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