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Summary

Experience

Senior Industrial Automation EngineerApex Manufacturing Solutions
Detroit, MIMar 2022Present
  • Led the design and implementation of 4 new production lines, integrating Rockwell Automation PLCs and FactoryTalk View SE, resulting in a 25% increase in throughput.
  • Optimized existing robotic welding cells (FANUC) by reprogramming paths and logic, reducing cycle time by 1.5 seconds per unit and saving $150,000 annually in labor costs.
  • Developed and deployed a SCADA system for real-time plant monitoring, cutting equipment downtime by 18% through improved fault detection and diagnostic capabilities.
  • Mentored junior engineers on best practices for PLC programming and system commissioning, enhancing team productivity by 20%.
Controls EngineerGlobal Robotics & Automation
Novi, MIJun 2020Feb 2022
  • Programmed and commissioned over 15 automation cells using Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC HMI for automotive clients, achieving 99.5% operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with mechanical design teams to integrate vision systems (Cognex) for quality control, reducing defect rates by 12% across multiple product lines.
  • Implemented industrial network architectures (Profinet, EtherNet/IP) for seamless data exchange between PLCs, HMIs, and plant MES, enhancing data integrity by 98%.
  • Reduced project commissioning time by 10% through the standardization of PLC code blocks and HMI templates, saving an estimated 80 hours per project.

Projects

Automated Quality Inspection System for Automotive Parts
Jan 2023Aug 2023
  • Designed and integrated a vision-based inspection system using Cognex cameras and a FANUC robot, reducing manual inspection time by 70%.
  • Developed PLC logic to control part indexing and rejection mechanisms, achieving a 99.8% accuracy rate in defect detection.
  • Implemented data logging and reporting features to track defect trends, leading to process adjustments that decreased scrap rates by 5%.
Predictive Maintenance System for HVAC Units
Apr 2021Jan 2022
  • Developed a proof-of-concept predictive maintenance system using Siemens S7-1500 PLCs and MQTT for data transmission to a cloud platform.
  • Implemented algorithms to analyze vibration and temperature data from sensors, predicting potential failures up to 3 weeks in advance.
  • Demonstrated a potential for 15% reduction in unplanned downtime and significant maintenance cost savings for industrial HVAC systems.
Smart Factory Energy Monitoring Dashboard
Sep 2020Mar 2021
  • Created an intuitive SCADA-based dashboard for real-time energy consumption monitoring across a manufacturing plant, utilizing Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE.
  • Integrated data from power meters and machine controllers, providing insights that helped identify energy waste and optimize production schedules.
  • Contributed to a plant-wide initiative that resulted in a 8% reduction in annual energy costs.

Education

University of Michigan - Ann ArborMaster of Science in Electrical Engineering
Ann Arbor, MISep 2018May 2020
  • Specialized in Control Systems and Robotics
  • Graduate Research Assistant, focused on predictive maintenance algorithms for industrial machinery
Michigan State UniversityBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
East Lansing, MISep 2014May 2018
  • GPA: 3.8/4.0
  • Recipient of the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence (2017)
  • Senior design project: Automated sorting system using computer vision and collaborative robots

Publications

Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency Through Advanced PLC-SCADA Integration
Nov 2023Sana Qureshi, David Chen
Robotic Path Optimization for Increased Throughput in Industrial Assembly Lines
Jul 2022Sana Qureshi
A Novel Approach to Predictive Maintenance in Smart Manufacturing Environments
Apr 2020Sana Qureshi, Dr. Emily Stone

Skills

PLC Programming
Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 Logix Designer)Siemens TIA Portal (Step 7, WinCC)Omron CX-ProgrammerLadder LogicStructured Text (ST)Function Block Diagram (FBD)
SCADA/HMI
Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE/MESiemens WinCCWonderware InTouchHistorian Data ManagementAlarming & TrendingReporting
Robotics & Motion Control
FANUC (RobotGuide, KAREL)KUKA (KRL)ABB (RobotStudio, RAPID)Servos & Stepper MotorsVision Systems (Cognex, Keyence)
Industrial Networking
EtherNet/IPProfinetModbus TCP/RTUDeviceNetOPC UAIndustrial Ethernet
Software & Tools
AutoCAD ElectricalEPLAN Electric P8Python (Automation Scripting)SQLGitMicrosoft Office Suite