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
Chennai10-2017
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
AMK Technological Polytechnic
Chennai06-2013
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