Nithin — Automation Engineer

Designed and implemented a custom automation cell for switch base assembly utilizing a flexible rotary feeder, custom fixture, robot, and machine vision, resulting in a reduction of 800 hours of manual operation time per year Developed a perlite dispenser machine by creating a small automation cell that dispenses the correct quantity of perlite with proper dust isolation, reducing dust-related health hazards and decreasing operation time by 70% Engineered a filter adaptor RFID tagging machine by designing a custom automation cell that dispenses the tag, applies glue, and reads the tag to store in the database, reducing operation time by 200 hours per year and mitigating health hazards from glue vapors Mostly uses Beckhoff for PLC and TM Cobot for robot integration, control panel designed and built according to ESA standards The designed automation cell is machined and fabricated by self using CNC, 3D printing at the machine shop Talk to vendors, get quotations, and select the machine elements that meets the design and cost requirements

Discuss manufacturing needs with clients, design custom automated equipment, liaise with vendors to obtain quotations, and select machine elements that meet design and cost requirements Automated an ultrasonic welding machine for impeller welds of plastic injection molded parts implementing a programmable relay as the main control element Developed multiple End of Arm Tooling for insert mold loading for an injection molder through custom design and prototyping parts using 3D printing Engineered a flexible feeding cell for picking and packaging 300 different parts for a fuel injector parts manufacturing company using a Flexi-bowl and KUKA robot Developed an assembly automation cell for injection molded plastic parts and foam, assembling parts of an automobile dashboard through custom machine design using SolidWorks, automation with LENZE PLC on the Codesys platform, and controls design and panel wiring to meet ESA and ISO13849 standards Designed a complete cell for injection mold loading and unloading by creating a multi-robot cell, EOAT, and fixtures, simulating the work cell using KUKA Sim, and establishing a communication interface through EUROMAP 67, resulting in a project worth $500,000 Designed an automated cell for piercing holes and staking valves into aluminum tubes used in HVAC systems for automobiles using a multi-robot cell, custom conveyor for loading parts, vision system for part locating and subsequent operations, and robotic loading and unloading, resulting in a project worth $500,000