Chintan — Controls Engineer

Ford GVOSS/Nextgen standards Ford FIS Setup GCCS & GCCH Certified

Clients: Ford, General Motors, KUKA, ATS Industrial Automation, Actemium, Accent Controls Projects: GM Orion Silverado (BT1CC/CG) Bodyshop, Fort Wayne (T1XX) Bodyshop, Oshawa (T1CCF/H) Bodyshop, KLB Build shop, GM Cami super phase battery line, GM Arlington AGV Integration, Ford Oakville General Assembly(Super Duty Trucks Launch)(current Project) Debugged and validated PLC programs to GM GCCS and Ford GVOSS/Nextgen standards Commissioned conveyor zones including Tire & Wheel, Cooling Module and Skillet systems. Supported buy-offs with GVOSS safety Validation checklist and safety interlock testing Collaborated with cross-functional teams on diagnostics and system integration Delivered production-ready logic across multiple Bodyshop lines Configured Ford FIS Setup to capture all Tooling Alarm events during 2500 Cycle after Internal buyoff. Led integration, commissioning, and optimization of automation equipment Led commissioning and integration of AMR/AGV systems at GM facilities (Fort Wayne, Arlington, Oshawa) Provided on-site controls support and production ramp-up assistance

Guelph, ON Led PLC programming, Kepware Integration, and electrical commissioning for automation projects Partnered with design and production teams for quality improvements and cost reductions Delivered custom equipment solutions tailored to customer specifications

Brampton, ON Upgraded press, furnace, and saw systems using Allen-Bradley SLC500 and HMI Developed SQL database to log and visualize extrusion pressure data Upgraded safety systems with GuardLogix PLCs and relays Handled various instrumentation systems and performed component-level repairs

Brampton, ON Developed and maintained HMI/PLC systems for manufacturing work cells Integrated and supported vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, Omron) and Telesis Marking Troubleshot Schuler servo presses, robotic systems, weld controllers, and scrap handlers Assisted in reducing line faults and supported electrical maintenance Utilized Ignition SCADA to track production data, log downtime, and optimize operational efficiency.