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PRABAKARAN MANIKKAM

PRABAKARAN MANIKKAM

Summary

Innovative Technical Expert having 7 years of experience in Automation, control systems, and Instrumentation in various industries (Semiconductor, Process, Assembly Automation, ASRS, LNG Regasification Process).

Design, development, testing, installation, Commissioning, and troubleshooting of various PLCs & HMI/SCADA-based control systems including other related software (Vision systems, Laser, Leak Tester, etc.,) and hardware (electrical, pneumatic & field instruments, Energy Meters).

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

PLC AUTOMATION ENGINEER

WISH CONTROLS PTE LTD
12.2021 - Current
  • Designed, developed, documented, troubleshot, and debugged PLC and HMI software.
  • Entrusted with the overall accountability of designing, programming and commissioning.
  • Manage and execute assigned projects within schedule.
  • Preparing I/O List, based on Instrument Controls P&ID drawings.
  • Communicate effectively will all stakeholders (Subcontractors, Vendors and Customers).
  • Conducted factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT).


PROJECT 1 -Life Safety System(LSS)

  • Client - Global Foundries, Singapore
  • Description - Life Safety system any interior building element designed to protect and evacuate the people in emergencies, including fire, Toxic Gas Leak,Natural Gas Leak and earthquakes.
  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Siemens S7-410-5H Redundant

PLC Software - Simatic Step 7 Version 5.7

Remote I/O - Simatic Profinet ET200 SP HA

SCADA Software - Simatic Wincc V7.5 SP2

Historian Software - Simatic Process Historian 2016 SP2

Gas Detectors - Honeywell


PROJECT 2 -Semiconductor FAB Expansion

  • Client - Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Corporation
  • Description - We Incorporate with Sato Kogyo Services Pte Ltd and in-charge for BMS and Waste water treatment system. We develop the PLC programming, and SCADA in the Existing Live system and Completed testing and Commisioning.
  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Siemens S7-417-H Redundant

PLC Software - Simatic Step 7 Version 5.6

Remote I/O- Simatic Profibus DP, ET200M Redundant

SCADA Software - Simatic Wincc V7.4

Historian Software - Simatic Process Historian 2014

Process Instruments - Honeywell, E&H, Emerson,Vaisala


PROJECT 3 -Chiled Water System Expansion

  • Client - Givaudan Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Description - Scope of the project is Expanding existing chiller capacity by adding, Chiller ,Cooling tower, Chiller and Condenser Pumps. We develop the PLC & SCADA Programming ,Conduct testing and Commisioning.
  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Siemens S7-400

PLC Software - Simatic Step 7 Version 5.6

SCADA Software - Ignition

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (PLC)

AUTOEDGE ADVANCED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES
04.2019 - 10.2021
  • Developed control system architecture, bill of materials, system architecture, IO list.
  • Shouldered with the entire responsibility of assessing the control system design.
  • Ensured accurate flow of information on planning, document control and progress measurement and reporting by liaising between engineering and project controls.
  • Managed the assembly and wiring of the control system by releasing finalized engineering drawings to tech teams.
  • Played a stellar role in developing and testing PLC, SCADA & HMI programs as per Client approved Control Philosophy.
  • Performed the factory acceptance test (FAT) of the control system in the client’s presence.


PROJECT 1 -Warehouse ASRS System

  • Client - ITC Limited, Kapurthala Plant, Punjab.
  • Description - ITC is FMCG Manufacturing company in india. Murata Japan Implemented the Warehouse ASRS Automation with their own WMS/WCS application. it consist of total 15 Aisles .each Aisle has 200 Loading bay with Safety doors. Our Scope in this project is,

1. Installing Safety door at Loading bay and Interfacing with WCS system.

2.Interface with Murata Lifting Crane , and open the available Safety door ,for loading.

3.Interfacing with AGV , for Stacking empty pallets in Aisle.

  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Mitshubishi Q Series PLC

PLC Software - GX Works 3, Codesys for HMI design

Remote I/O - CClink I/O Module

VFD - Mitshubishi FR-D740 ,Modbus RTU Protocol


PROJECT 2 -Intelligent Sorting and Conveyor System Amazon Fulfillment Centre Bengaluru (BLR8)

  • End User- Amazon ,India
  • Client- Damon Technology, China
  • Description -Remote Commisioning support for Amazon Fulfillment centre Conveyor and Sorting system.Our scope in this project is PLC Programming modification, Field Instruments troubleshooting, Installation and commisioning Sensors,Scanners etc.


  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Siemens S7-1517-H 2PN

PLC Software -Tia Portal V16

SCADA Software -Wincc V 7.5

HMISCADA Software -Wincc Comfort HMI

Remote I/O -ET200 SP I/O Modules

Conveyor Controller Module

AUTOMATION ENGINEER

FANSI CORPORATION ( 1Year Contract)
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Development of SCADA Application.
  • Development of HMI Screens.
  • Carry out PLC Modification works & Troubleshooting for Remote Sites through Team view.
  • Conducting FAT & SAT.
  • Development of PLC Programming for Chemical & Slurry Dispense Systems.


PROJECT 1 -Chemical Dispensing System for FAB

  • Client - Shanghai Huali Microelectronics, China.
  • Description - Various type of chemicals used during Semiconductor manufacturing process.These chemical supply to equipment through pump or nitrogen driven method.
  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Siemens S7-414-H Redundant (26 PLC's)

PLC Software - Simatic Step 7 Version 5.6

Remote I/O- Simatic Profibus DP, ET200M Redundant

SCADA Software - GE IFix 5.8

HMI Software - Proface

AUTOMATION ENGINEER

OJAS AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Visiting Site and Preparing a Detailed Site Study Report.
  • Based on the Site Study Report, Make a Detailed I/O list.
  • Development of PLC Program as per the Client Requirement.
  • Development of SCADA Applications, with Data Logging & Report.
  • Development of HMI Applications.
  • Conducting FAT & SAT, and simulation.
  • Preparing Documents & User Manuals.


PROJECT 1 -LNG Regasification Plants Commissioning

  • End Users- USG Boral, Ashoka Gas and Adani Gas
  • Contractor- Chart Industries, Inc
  • Description - LNG is Liquidized Natural Gas simply known as Methane,used as Fuel in industries. Regasification is a process of converting liquefied natural gas at -162*C temperature back to atmospheric temperature.We incorporate with chart industries and In-charge for System integration ,Including Control panel design.
  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Siemens ET200 CPU 1512SP-1 PN

PLC Software - TIA Portal V15

Remote I/O- ET200 SP Profinet IM 155-6 PN

SCADA Software - Movicon Nxt

HMI Software - Wincc Comfort Panel TP700


PROJECT 2 -Poultry Feed Mill Plant Commissioning

  • Client- Suguna Foods Pte Ltd, India
  • Description - Poultry feed pellets process has following steps, Batch Recipe Selection,Weighing,Grinding,Mixing,Cooling ,Screening and Packaging. My role in this project is PLC Logic development, 3rd Party system integration,Testing and Commissioning.
  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Siemens ECPU 314C-2 PN/DP

PLC Software - Simatic step7 v5.6

Remote I/O- ET200 SP I/O Modules

SCADA Software - Wincc Professional V15

HMI - Wincc Comfort Panel TP1500


PROJECT 3 -Palm Oil Crystallization process

  • Client- Suguna Foods Pte Ltd, India
  • Description - Poultry feed pellets process has following steps, Batch Recipe Selection,Weighing,Grinding,Mixing,Cooling ,Screening and Packaging. My role in this project is PLC Logic development, 3rd Party system integration,Testing and Commissioning.
  • Hardware & Software Used

PLC - Siemens ECPU 314C-2 PN/DP

PLC Software - Simatic step7 v5.6

Remote I/O- ET200 SP I/O Modules

SCADA Software - Wincc Professional V15

HMI - Wincc Comfort Panel TP1500

Education

Emerson Delta V DCS - (Online Certification Course)

Infercon Automation Solutions
Chennai, India
04.2023

Post Graduate Diplomo In Industrial Automation -

Prolific Systems Pte Ltd
Chennai, India
11.2015

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, India
04.2015

Skills

  • Proven expertise in preparing the technical documents, bill of materials,IO list, Functional DesignSpecifications (FDS), operation & maintenance (IOM)Manual
  • Capable of designing & reviewing the Electrical Control System Design(AutoCAD)
  • Delivered technical support to Procurement & estimation team in products selection of process Control instruments, PLC,HMI and SCADA with reference to Project Specifications
  • Selection of PLC based SCADA system, Industrial & Process Control Instruments with reference to Temperature, Pressure, Level, Flow, pH, Conductivity & Humidity by considering inputs, range, cost & reliability
  • Selection, Programming and Field Commissioning of all type of VFDs (Siemens, ABB, DANFOSS, DELTA, Schneider etc,)
  • Team Lead

Software & Hardware Skills

PLC Programming Language                 

  • Ladder Logic
  • Functional Block Diagram (FBD)
  • STL,SCL & CFC Chart
  • Visual Basic


SCADA & HMI

  • Siemens Basic, Comfort and Unified HMI Panels
  • Wincc V7.5 & Professional SCADA
  • Schneider Proface HMI
  • Mitsubishi GOT Series HMI
  • Emerson Delta V & PCS7 DCS


PLC Controller

  • Siemens S7300, ET200SP CPU
  • Siemens Redundant CPU S7 410-5H
  • Mitsubishi Q,F Series PLC's
  • Omron, Allen-Bradley Compact Logic Series


PLC Software

  • Siemens Step7 V5.7, TIA Portal V17
  • RS Logix 5000
  • GX Works (Mitsubishi PLC)
  • Codesys


Communication Protocol

  • Profinet, Profibus DP
  • Siemens S7 Redundant Connection
  • Modbus TCP/IP, RTU, TCP Redundant
  • OPC UA, MQTT
  • CC Link IE Field


PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Manikkam Prabakaran

Date of Birth : 23-11-1993

Nationality : Indian

Sex : Indian

Marital Status : Married

FIN No : G3266238U

Passport No No : N8135610

Residential Status : S Pass

Notice Period : 1 Month

Residential Address : Block 639 #08-37, Woodland ring road, Singapore 730639.

Timeline

PLC AUTOMATION ENGINEER

WISH CONTROLS PTE LTD
12.2021 - Current

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (PLC)

AUTOEDGE ADVANCED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES
04.2019 - 10.2021

AUTOMATION ENGINEER

FANSI CORPORATION ( 1Year Contract)
02.2018 - 02.2019

AUTOMATION ENGINEER

OJAS AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
01.2016 - 12.2017

Emerson Delta V DCS - (Online Certification Course)

Infercon Automation Solutions

Post Graduate Diplomo In Industrial Automation -

Prolific Systems Pte Ltd

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Anna University
PRABAKARAN MANIKKAM