- Expert in training, and mentoring automation technicians, enhancing team capabilities across varying shifts.- Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional development, ensuring our team is at the forefront of industry standards.- Conduct insightful performance reviews, offering targeted feedback to pave the way for individual and collective excellence.- Craft and implement a forward-thinking strategic plan to elevate the plant’s automation level, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision.- Work closely with global counterparts to unify automation practices, contributing to Mergon’s international success.- Keep a pulse on automation trends, positioning our plant to lead in technical innovation and efficiency.- Manage sophisticated ABB robot programming, PLC programming, and HMI development, steering projects towards operational success.- Lead the charge in troubleshooting and maintenance operations, significantly reducing downtime and streamlining processes.- Uphold stringent safety protocols, establishing a secure and productive automation environment.- Direct full-spectrum automation projects, guiding them from ideation to successful execution.- Liaise with various departments to ensure synergy and project coherence with Mergon’s broader objectives.- Meticulously oversee project scopes, budgets, and resources, guaranteeing timely and cost-effective delivery.- Act as a pivotal communication bridge between the engineering team and cross-departmental units, facilitating clear and effective collaboration.- Provide transparent updates on team progress and project milestones to the leadership, fostering informed decision-making.- Engage with international plants to share knowledge and standardize best practices.- Spearhead initiatives that redefine process efficiency and introduce cutting-edge technological solutions.- Cultivate an inventive atmosphere where problem-solving and creativity are celebrated.

- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement.- Implement data-driven solutions to optimize production, reduce cycle times, and enhance overall efficiency.- Program and configure robotic controllers, ensuring precise and efficient motion control.- Developed and maintained PLC programs and Human Machine Interface (HMI) designs for user-friendly control systems for manufacturing equipment.- Troubleshoot and debug PLC programs to identify and resolve operational issues promptly.- Implement PLC-based data acquisition systems to collect real-time process data for analysis.- Utilize robotics and PLC programming to enhance process efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase production output.- Conduct in-depth process analyses to identify opportunities for automation and optimization.- Implement adaptive control strategies using PLCs to respond to real-time production variations. Integrate robotic vision systems for quality inspection and error detection, reducing defects.- Collaborate with quality control teams to establish real-time monitoring and feedback loops through PLCs.

- Continuously analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement.- Develop and implement strategies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address process bottlenecks and implement solutions.- Monitor production progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions.- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.- Continuously monitor and improve product quality through statistical analysis and process control methods.- Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising product quality. Implement cost-saving initiatives, such as process improvements, automation, and supplier negotiations.- Optimize manufacturing layouts and workflows to minimize waste and reduce production costs.In this role, I am dedicated to driving excellence in manufacturing operations, from process optimization and quality assurance to cost reduction and technological innovation. I thrive on the challenges of creating efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes that contribute to the success of our organization.

• Analyzing manufacturing processes, energy systems, energy-intensive machinery, and industrial designs at the client’s facility.• Engaging in energy audits, collecting, organizing, and analyzing utility consumption data (electricity, water, and gas).• Devised plans to reduce energy consumption and saved $327,888 and 40,658 MMBtu of energy annually for 7 facilities so far.• Earned the responsibility of being the Center Lead Student at Clemson Industrial Assessment Center.

• Consolidated data and detected 40% of defects on the manufacturing line of suppliers of BMW bumpers.• Inspected 480 parts daily for assembly, paint, and mutilation defects and used NeXonic (a web-based data capturing system).• Assisted in determining and analyzing root-causes of defects leading to a drop in overall defects from 40% to under 10%.

• Conducted 20+ hours of research and designed components for OneBox, a lithium-based solar-ready standalone battery system.• Implemented quality testing procedures for a batch of 14 special purpose machines at the manufacturing facility.• Streamlined the assembly process for a small batch assembly, reducing overall assembly time by over 50%.

• Designed components, created assembly, conducted strength analysis and flow simulation using ANSYS and SolidWorks Flow Simulation for a remotely operated underwater vehicle for underwater surveillance and recovery.• Validated the design by developing a prototype and designing in-house testing conditions like a real-life environment.