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Kumaraguru Shanmugam

Summary

  • Over eight years of experience in machinery and automation systems maintenance in manufacturing industries.
  • Highly skilled in troubleshooting equipment to solve problems, analyzing testing results, and modifying design if needed.
  • Strong skills in the machining and fabrication processes, performing equipment and system calculations.
  • Strong knowledge in CNC machines, Fanuc robot, Avery printer, Domino, BVM, and FAES.
  • Strong knowledge in Quadro 800, Quadro 400, conveyors, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Knowledge in the IRIS system, PLC ladder logic, electrical diagrams, and panel wiring.
  • Effective team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Committed to staying current on innovations in technology.
  • A fast learner with a positive attitude, and able to develop ideas into workable plans.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automation Engineer

Altech Automation system
04.2025 - Current
  • PLC Programming & troubleshooting, Develop, test and debug ladder logic using GX works and GX developer for Mitsubishi PLCs.
  • Troubleshoot control systems and rectify faults in real time during commissioning.
  • Design and configure the GOT, and integrate it with PLCs for user-friendly operation.
  • Set up communication protocols, like CC-Link communication or Ethernet/IP, for smooth integration.
  • Collaborate in designing electrical control panels that house Mitsubishi PLCs and associated devices.
  • Ensure proper selection of I/O modules, safety relays, and interface components.
  • Commission Mitsubishi PLC-based systems in industrial environments.

Plant Engineer

Armor Iimak Asia
03.2019 - 03.2025
  • Handling machine preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance daily operations.
  • Ensure all machines are running as scheduled, and take necessary action when the machine is in breakdown.
  • Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including equipment histories, work orders, and maintenance logs.
  • Day-to-day monitoring of the machinery and equipment, and giving guidance to the team.
  • Perform Root Cause Analysis for all equipment to identify permanent solutions.
  • Handling robots and actuators to ensure smooth running of production.
  • Handling pneumatic controls, conveyors, elevators, and slitting machines.
  • Maintain machine charts and quality service, establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
  • Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points, and equipment.
  • Maintain the data of MTTR and MTBF for all variable machines.
  • Coordinating with machine assembly, testing, and validation. Develop, review, and improve operating principles.
  • Design part diagrams and modify the design as per ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Conduct a management meeting for productivity improvement and technical discussion.

Mechanical Engineer

Fujicon Engineering Pte. Ltd
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis in bowl and feeder machines.
  • Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis in Fanuc robots used in pick-and-place applications.
  • Troubleshooting in Siemens PLC-based conveyors and their maintenance, with minimum breakdowns.
  • Analyze the problem and take the permanent countermeasure. Responsible for maintaining all audit documentation.
  • Quality inspection of components using a digital microscope. Installation and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Lead the team with safety and quality concerns.

Graduate Trainee

Hyundai Motor India
03.2014 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for the smooth running of power train equipment. Coordinate with the team in preventive maintenance of equipment.
  • Responsible for achieving the shift production target.
  • Preventive maintenance and continuous improvement in all existing machines.
  • Service centrifugal pumps, jet pumps, and oil pumps. Maintain patrol inspection data.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory.
  • Provide support and coordinate with the technical department.

Education

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Dr. MGR Educational & Research Institute
Chennai
10-2017

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

AMK Technological Polytechnic
Chennai
06-2013

Skills

  • Skilled in CNC machines, FANUC, ABB, NACHI, universal Robots
  • Strong skills in SOLIDWORKS and AUTOCAD
  • Strong skills in Mitsubishi PLC Programming
  • GOT design and configuration
  • Control system troubleshooting
  • Highly skilled in handling servo, stepper, and inverter control systems
  • Strong skills in pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Capability of interpreting the information in verbal, written or diagram form
  • Ability to do data analysis & interpret the complexities

Certification

  • CNC milling programming and operation - Fanuc 0-M

Advanced Training Institute, India

  • PLC Programming and its applications - Advanced Training Institute, India.
  • CNC turning programming and operation - SINUMERIK 802D SL and FANUC 0i-TB - Advanced Training Institute, India
  • Cad/cam in Unigraphics with Mould Wizard - Cipet, Govt of India.
  • Repair and maintenance of machineries - Advanced Training Institute, India
  • AutoCAD and SolidWorks: Design CAD Technologies, India

Timeline

Automation Engineer

Altech Automation system
04.2025 - Current

Plant Engineer

Armor Iimak Asia
03.2019 - 03.2025

Mechanical Engineer

Fujicon Engineering Pte. Ltd
02.2018 - 02.2019

Graduate Trainee

Hyundai Motor India
03.2014 - 06.2016

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Dr. MGR Educational & Research Institute

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

AMK Technological Polytechnic

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