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Pradip Gade

Pradip Gade

Pune

Summary

BIW Robotic Simulation Engineer with [5+] years of experience in developing, validating, and optimizing robotic automation systems through advanced simulation tools. Proficient in using software such as Process Simulate, Roboguide, DELMIA, to validate robotic paths, cycle times, reach studies, and interference checks. Experienced in offline programming (OLP), SOP Preparation for industrial robots including ABB, FANUC, COMAU,KUKA.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Simulation Engineer

Comau India Pvt.Ltd Pune
Pune
11.2019 - Current

GUN, Robot selection and Finalization: Validate and check the feasibility of long lead items (Gun,Robot,tip dress etc) and releases according to process requirement.

SOP Preparation SOP Developing with integration PLC logic to validate the line process cycle time

Offline Programming (OLP): Developed and validated robotic programs for spot welding, arc welding, and sealing operations using tools such as Process Simulate.

Tooling, Layout and Process Validation: Simulated full BIW lines (underbody, framing, closures) to verify robot reachability, collision detection, cycle time, and ergonomics.

Cycle Time Optimization: Analyzed and improved robot motion paths and sequences, achieving cycle time.

Robotic Cell Design Review: Collaborated with mechanical and controls engineers to ensure tool accessibility and validate the process with respective design changes in review.

Robot Safety Manager: To create the virtual safety environment (Process Zone, Dynamic Zone, Tooling Bubble creation Etc.) to validate the process and operator safe environment

Simulation Documentation: Prepared the deliverables, detailed reports, cycle time studies, clash analysis report, and tooling and layout feedback to design and planning teams.

Site Experience

TOFAS Automobile manufacture, Bursa Turkey

Roles and Responsibility: Simultaneous Engineering study, Simulation support on site commissioning and cycle time optimization.

MSIL Gurgaon Delhi

Roles and Responsibility: Simulation support and process validation.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Orchid College of engineering & technology
Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Masters in technology (M.tech) - Mechatronics

Vellore Institute of technology
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Skills

Soft Skills

Project management and timeline tracking

Problem-solving and decision-making

Technical Skills

Knowledge of BIW architecture and joining techniques (GEO / Respot Etc)

Safety Risk Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration with design, test, and manufacturing teams

Collaborative Tools

Process Simulate (Teamcenter, Emserver ,Disconnected)

Robot Safety manager

Catia V5

ABB payload tools

Orange Edit

File converters

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Languages

Fluent in English, Fluent in Hindi, Fluent in Marathi

Accomplishments

Recognition & Awards

· Best Employee of the quatre 2022

· Best performance in project(XDD France)

· Successful delivery of projects (JLR UK )

Timeline

Simulation Engineer

Comau India Pvt.Ltd Pune
11.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Orchid College of engineering & technology

Masters in technology (M.tech) - Mechatronics

Vellore Institute of technology
Pradip Gade