Akshay B.

About Akshay B.

I specialize in the end-to-end delivery of industrial automation systems, from initial electrical panel design to on-site commissioning of projects. My focus is on creating high-reliability architectures that directly impact the bottom line—evidenced by my track record of increasing system throughput by 20–30% and reducing operational downtime by 40%.With over 7 years of experience, I bridge the gap between complex PLC/HMI programming and the physical demands of material handling, life sciences, and F&B environments. I have successfully led over 50 design reviews with a scope of work including electrical commissioning, Bill of Materials (BoM) and PO creation, electrical panels and IO checks, PLC functional checks, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and 24/7 post-go-live support. Additionally, I have managed the integration of sophisticated third-party systems, including COGNEX and SICK vision tunnels, Rytec doors, Intralox conveyors, Mettler Toledo and Wipotec scales, Transnorm conveyors, and Dambach AS/RS.

Experience

1. Automation Electrical Controls Engineer

   Honeywell Technologies

   Nov 2021 — Present · Roseville, CA, US

   Perform electrical controls system design, designing control panels for machine and/or process controls including 480VAC motor/power distribution Design electrical schematics, sensor, and device layouts using AutoCAD. Research, design, test, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) controls systems to meet client or employer needs throughout project or product lifecycle Use PLC development environments to develop a code base on PLC hardware Support research, design, writing, and testing of new PLC programs Maintain PLC code base by monitoring, identifying and correcting software defects Work with IEC61131-3 compliant PLC development environments and functioning conveyor equipment and controls systems Develop and configure HMI screens in Factory Talk/Wonderware Understand machine and process requirements needed to control the system appropriately Contribute to the development of Honeywell\'s next generation of products by designing, testing and/or validating products from prototype to market Fulfill our customer’s needs by finding innovative ways of integrating our pre-engineered products into a material handling system Responsible for the design and implementation of turn-key solutions in both distribution and manufacturing facilities

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Master’s Degree, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

  2016

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Biotechnology

  2011 — 2016

• Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Junior College

  Science

  2009 — 2011

• The Bishop's School

  High School

  2006 — 2009