Omkar Gavade

Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical process automation, specializing in Siemens PLC, SCADA, and HMI development. Skilled in batch programming, system integration, report generation, and industrial communication protocols. Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on delivering reliable, efficient, and compliant automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Expertise:

• Designed, developed, and commissioned automation systems for pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and distillery plants, including new installations and system modifications.
• Developed and deployed PLC logic for batch and continuous processes including:Device control (ON/OFF logic), interlocks, safety logic
  Analog signal scaling, recipe & set-point handling
  Step sequence and batch process logic
  Alarm handling and standard reusable function blocks
  
• Performed hardware configuration, IO addressing, parameter/range scaling, and third-party device integration.
• Conducted loop checking, communication testing, and IO validation at FAT and site levels.
• Developed SCADA, HMI, and Unified HMI applications including:Screen development (P&ID, system architecture, recipe, batch, parameter, alarm, audit, pop-ups)
  Tag creation, tag linking, and data binding
  Animation, trends, alarms, and trigger-based scripting
  Script development for dynamic operations and process control
  
• Worked on Siemens platforms such as PCS 7, WinCC, TIA Portal, and related HMI/SCADA tools.
• Modified and optimized existing systems by updating PLC programs, SCADA screens, SQL databases, VB scripts, and tag configurations to improve performance and scalability.
• Developed reporting solutions using:RDL (SSRS) and Excel-based reports
  SQL Server for data management, table creation, backup/restore, and data mapping
  Report linking, deployment, and troubleshooting
  
• Implemented VB scripting for automation, report customization, and trigger-based logic.
• Executed end-to-end project lifecycle activities including:Pre-FAT, Client FAT, SAT, and Site Commissioning
  Online FAT using simulation for validation
  System integration and acceptance testing
  
• Ensured compliance with pharmaceutical standards including 21 CFR Part 11, along with preparation and execution of:FDS (Functional Design Specification)
  SDS (Software Design Specification)
  IQ/OQ documentation
  IO lists and validation documentation
  
• Provided troubleshooting and technical support for PLC, SCADA, HMI, communication networks, and hardware systems to ensure minimal downtime and reliable plant operation.

• Pharmaceutical Plants (New Development):
  Bio-con Academy, Serum Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Knovea Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Maiva Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Intas Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
  → End-to-end PLC, SCADA, reporting development with FAT and site commissioning.
• Pharmaceutical Plant Modifications:
  Caplin Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (5 vessel logic), Eva Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (2 vessel logic in 16 vessel system)
  → Upgraded PLC logic, SCADA, SQL, VB scripting, and tag architecture.
• Water System Automation:
  Cilpa Pharma Ltd.
  → PLC & SCADA development with online FAT using simulation.
• Food & Beverage:
  Mondelez International (Cadbury), Zazen Laboratories
  → PLC/HMI & Unified HMI development with batch process logic and commissioning.
• Boiler & Distillery (DCS – PCS 7):
  Bokaro Spirits Pvt. Ltd.
  → Server-client architecture, screen animation, and site commissioning.
• International Commissioning:
  UPC, Algeria (Africa)
  → Commissioned 4-vessel system with CIP-SIP skid and HMI reporting.

• English
• Hindi
• Marathi

• Date of Birth: 06/22/01
• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Single

• Cooking Food
• Solving Puzzles
• Playing Chess