Obtain a challenging position as an Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls engineer responsible for technology advancement and cutting-edge research for Applications of Automatic Control Systems, Traditional & Renewable Energy Systems, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Power Electronics and Analog & Digital Design
Objective
Obtain a challenging position as an Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls engineer responsible for technology advancement and cutting-edge research for Applications of Automatic Control Systems, Traditional & Renewable Energy Systems, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Power Electronics and Analog & Digital Design
Professional Summary
Generalist, Masters in Energy Systems, Bachelors in Instrumentation & Controls, Project Engineer with competitive verbal and technical documentation skills. A Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer with an extensive background in Embedded Systems, Automatic Process Control, Sensors & Transducers, Analog & Digital Instrumentation. Power Electronics, Energy Management & Smart Grid Enthusiast, Technical know-how of key futuristic concepts in Energy Systems like Renewable Energy, Sustainable Design and Life Cycle Analysis. Broad-based computer skills. Research Associate at the Wu Manufacturing Research Center, University of Michigan
Education
 M Eng // Energy Systems Engineering: Electrical Grid Power & Electronic Power Systems
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: January 2009 – April 2010 (expected)
 B E // Instrumentation & Control Engineering : First Class with Distinction (Honors)
University of Pune, India: September 2002 – August 2007
Academic Projects
 Designing an Analog IC based Battery Charger System for a Bottom of the Pyramid Rural Electrification Company– Jan 2010
 Power Transmission and Distribution Planning for a real world utility problem using Powerworks– Dec 2009, Michigan, USA
 Policy Recommendations for Rural Off-Grid Electrification in India – Dec 2009, Michigan, USA
 Life Cycle Assessment for University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus – Dec 2009, Michigan, USA
 Fuel Economy and Emissions Impact of STOP Signs in USA– Dec 2009, Michigan, USA
 Energy Poverty: A model for Rural Electrification in India using Solar LED lighting– Dec 2009, Michigan, USA
 Technical, Policy-based and Financial Model for Residential Solar Installations in Ann Arbor– Oct 2009, Michigan, USA
 Second Life of Automotive Batteries – Presented at General Motors on 12th August, 2009
 A Study of Recent trends in Power Electronics for stabilizing Wind Turbine Output – April 2009, Michigan, USA
 Alarms and Interlock logic Control Panel for a Coal Fired Medium Range Boiler Motor System– April 2007, India
 Universal Process Indicator and Controller using the PIC 16 series 12-bit microcontroller – Dec 2006, India
Computer Skills
• Languages: ANSI C
• Software: LabVIEW (NI Certified), MATLAB, MPLAB C, Powerworks, SIMAPRO, EAGLE CAD, MS Office Suite
Professional Experience
 Wu Manufacturing Research Center, University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
Research Associate: August 2009 – Present
• Designed and developed Electrical, Sensor and Control System for a portable, wireless, quantitative sensory pain tester
• Designed analog signal conditioning for strain gauge load cell used to measure force
• Designed motor driver circuit using H bridge and PWM
• Programmed the PIC microcontroller, Built a PID force controller and Designed PCB for the pain tester
• Currently performing the Life Cycle Assessment and documenting the Sustainability Report for the pain tester
 Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Ltd: An energy and environment major with a turnover of $850 million located at Pune, India
Executive Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation): March 2008 – November 2008
• Designed and reviewed electrical and instrumentation documents for 6 major boiler projects
• Developed Control Schemes for Oil, Coal, Natural Gas, Biogas and Biomass fired boilers
• Involved in designing the control schemes for the first of its kind Spent-wash Fired Boiler
• Designed Burner Management Systems, Flue Gas Analysis Systems and Steam-Water Analysis Systems for M/s B A Energy Inc. Canada
• Provided technical support to field commissioning engineers working on power generation boiler projects
• Inspected and selected process instruments, erection hardware, control panels and motor control centers
• Reduced Inspection Backlogs by 25% by creating new inspection plans implementing Factory Acceptance Tests
• Performed Material selection and prepared budgets for all the 6 projects engineered
 Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd: BHEL is the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy-infrastructure sector
Summer Intern (Power-Plant Operations): June 2007 – August 2007
• Review of Boiler, Turbine and Distributed Control Systems at Parichcha Thermal Power Station, Jhansi
• Hands-on Training in Control Room for analyzing interlocks and alarms
 Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Ltd: An energy and environment major with a turnover of $850 million located at Pune, India
College Intern (Electrical & Instrumentation): September 2006 – March 2007
• Developed Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Instrument Index Sheets, Erection Bill of Material and PLC Logic diagrams for a Boiler installed at Saudi Formaldehyde Chemical Company Ltd
• Developed and tested control panels for the motor control center for the above project at M/s Mithsagar Electronic Services Private Ltd
Summary of Skills
Strong Problem Solving and Collaboration Skills
• Worked through liaison with end-users, different engineering department’s personnel, QA and Materials groups and examined issues to develop strategic solutions for critical Boiler control projects like the primary design of Spent-wash fired boiler and the weather resistant heat lined Coal fired Boiler for B A Energy, Canada
• Effective trouble-shooting and communication skills, critical thought, time-management and prioritization skills for working on various aspects of the project like engineering design, field support, financial planning; all in parallel
• Results-oriented professional with a quick grasp of new technologies
• Competent at directing work of on-site commissioning technicians in various boiler projects
Energy Generation & Renewables
• Comprehensive knowledge of current research and trends in the field of Thermal, Nuclear, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
• Coursework and real time projects in Power-Plant Instrumentation, Grid Integration of Renewable Energy, Analysis & Design of Power Systems, Energy Infrastructure Systems, Advanced Energy Solutions, Sustainable Energy Systems, Electrification of vehicles, Battery Engineering, Ecological Design & Sustainable Manufacturing
• Hands on experience in Automation and Data Acquisition Systems in Thermal Power Plants
Electronic Instrumentation & Control
• Coursework in Process Control, Industrial Automation, Microcontrollers, Automatic Control Systems, Digital Control, Sensors and Transducers, Analog & Digital Electronics, Electrical Machines, Digital Signal Processing and Biomedical Instrumentation
• Ability to compose, edit, standardize and revise documentation for Boiler Instrumentation, PLC logic diagrams and electrical controls
• Vendor documentation and Vendor development for Boiler Control Systems
• Ability to formulate virtual instruments using LabVIEW and all associated NI systems
Activities & Interests
• Special Research Interests : Analog & Digital Integrated Circuits, Biomedical Instrumentation, SMART Grids, Advanced Controls
• Tutored Diploma students in Engineering Calculus and Electronics for 2 consecutive years
• Member of University of Michigan Wolverines Cricket Team: Runners up team in Summer 2009 MichCA 20-20 League
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