Girish Babu
Bangalore
Summary
I am a subject matter expert in automation and robotics with over 20 years of experience in designing and delivering complex systems for manufacturing in aerospace, automotive, EMS, and FMCG.I have extensive skills in control systems, am highly motivated and driven to excellence, and have a good track record and performance leading teams in manufacturing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager - Controls Engineering
ATS India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2018 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of engineers in the design, development, and implementation of control systems
- Ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team
- Communicate effectively with all levels of management
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects
- Continuously improve processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in control systems technology
- Present technical data for sales support to the sales team in winning bids
- An SK International LLC group Company
- Key Projects:
- Automated glass handling system ,( HMI Cardinal, USA)
- Tailgate latch assembly and testing machine,( Gecom, USA)
- Automated shaft hardness check machine, (Z-Check , USA)
- Inference , a predictive maintenance AI engine, ( New Product for ATS India)
- Door conveyor system, (Shakti Hormann, India)
- Transmission assembly line, (General Motors, USA)
- PlantReal, a production workflow tool built on python, (New Product for ATS, India)
- Door frame inspection station, (ASSA ABLOY ,USA)
Subject Matter Expert
Apple Inc
Bangalore
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed robotics and automation capabilities in Apple factories.
- Identified and developed automation vendors in India as part of the localization drive.
- Successfully developed complex robotic processes while collaborating with robotics vendors.
- Helped streamline and standardize automation systems at Apple vendors.
- Help set up OEE of automated process equipment for the anodizing process.
Controls Lead
Cartesian Kinetics
Bangalore
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Help develop controls for custom robots for warehousing automation.
- Vertical Integration of Automation Full stack ( cloud, WMS and robotics )
- Applied complex routing algorithms inside PLC systems for optimization.
- Managed a team of electrical and controls/robotics engineers to develop schematics and panel design.
- Helped in the installation and successful deployment at the customer site in California.
Control System Architect
Pooja Power Products
Bangalore
06.2013 - 03.2018
- Design and develop custom automation solutions using Schneider Electric's products and technologies
- Work with customers to understand their specific needs and requirements
- Perform system integration, testing and commissioning of automation systems
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Continuously improve processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Work closely with customers to understand their specific needs and requirements and perform system integration to OEMs
- SI of Schneider Electric
- Key Projects:
- Plant energy monitoring system, (Tata Power SED, India)
- Recycled Tyre molding machine, (Green Tyres, Dubai UAE)
- Metro train gearbox test rig, (Avtec, India)
- Grinding wheel speed test rig, (Wendt, India)
- Automated seam welding machine, (Sieco Engineers, India)
- Servo test bench , (Schneider Electric R&D, India)
- Chloris assembly line (MicroLogic, India)
- High speed packing machine, (SVP, India)
- Fan control system, (LUWA, India)
- HMI interface for CNC machine, (BFW, India)
- Torsion spring testing machine, (Sushma Industries, India)
Project Engineer
SHM Automation Systems
Bangalore
04.2008 - 05.2013
- Manage project from inception to commissioning
- Provide solution to specific customer requirements
- Design & implement cost effective systems with 100% end user satisfaction
- Generate controls BOM
- PLC, Labview, SCADA programming
- Create operating instructions for maintenance and use
- Key Projects:
- Wet grinder assembly line, (ELGI Ultra ltd., Coimbatore, India)
- Realiability test rig, (ELGI Ultra Ltd, Coimbatore, India)
- Steering gear rattle noise test rig, (Rane Madras Ltd., Pondicherry, India)
- Free pinion torque checking machine, (Rane Madras Ltd., Pondicherry, India)
- Rotary ball joint end-lift checking machine, (Rane Madras Ltd., Chennai, India)
- Automatic oil seal assembly machine, (Sundaram Fastners Ltd., Chennai, India)
- Drum lock riveting machine, (Proseal Clousres, Bangalore, India)
- Steering gear assembly line for Tata Nano, (Rane Madras Ltd., Pondicherry, India)
- Pick bin application for circuit breaker assembly , (GE Energy, Bangalore, India)
Project Specialist
Benjoy Automations
08.2007 - 10.2007
- Handle residential/commercial building projects.
- Develop and handle client base for motorized awnings, blinds etc.
- Product development in industrial sector
- Design technical presentations for product demos.
- Handle marketing aspects of the company.
- Introduce quality management system for efficient
- Subsidary of Beninca Spa, Italy
- Key Achievements:
- Initiated CAD based design presentations
- Added new clients for road barriers
Management Executive
Sesha Metalworking Tools
Hosūr
09.2005 - 07.2007
- Plant & machine maintenance
- Developing 3d models for complex drawings for process verification
- Ensure All process is documented and in-line with ISO standards
- Vendor Selection for suitable process
- Key Achievements:
- Established ISO system of working and made suitable arrangements for certification.
- Introduced 3d CAD in the company
- Represented company during audit from certification body
- Initiated website development for company
- Reduction of machine downtimes
- Incorporated speed control for spindle head motor in grinding machine
Education
PG-Diploma in Cloud Computing -
Great Lakes Learning
01.2026
LabVIEW core 1 & 2 -
National Instruments
03.2006
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bangalore05.2005
Skills
- Robotics engineering
- Control systems
- Project management
- Software development
- Data analysis
- Technical communication
- Innovative mindset
- Deep expertise
- Training and mentoring
- Creative solutions
- PLC & SCADA
- GD&T
- Electrical Design
Websites
References
References available upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Musical presenter, Sahaja Yoga, present, conduct workshops, and enable seekers to experience a meditative state of awareness through the methods of Sahaja Yoga Propagating awareness of Sahaja Yoga through musical performance to live and online audiences across India and many countries such as the USA, China, Sri Lanka, the UAE, etc
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Lapidary
- Travel
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Languages
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Hindi
- English
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert
Apple Inc
01.2024 - 04.2025
Controls Lead
Cartesian Kinetics
04.2023 - 01.2024
Sr. Manager - Controls Engineering
ATS India Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - Current
Control System Architect
Pooja Power Products
06.2013 - 03.2018
Project Engineer
SHM Automation Systems
04.2008 - 05.2013
Project Specialist
Benjoy Automations
08.2007 - 10.2007
Management Executive
Sesha Metalworking Tools
09.2005 - 07.2007
PG-Diploma in Cloud Computing -
Great Lakes Learning
LabVIEW core 1 & 2 -
National Instruments
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Madurai Kamaraj University