Thambidurai Nadar
PLC Programmer / Team Lead / Manager
Thane
Summary
An Electrical and Electronic Professional with 9+ years of experience in multiple roles as a PLC programmer, Team Lead, and Automation manager in process automation, detailed engineering, and instrumentation of Pharmaceuticals Machineries.
Leveraged skills in project management, software development & commissioning, product development & process improvement, strategic planning, data integration, supporting business development/Goals, techno-commercial discussion, Technical procurement/Negotiation, Vendor development, etc
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Team Lead
ACG Engineering
06.2022 - Current
- Leading a software team, including resource & task management, performance management, software development, and process improvement, data analysis & integration, collaboration, quality control, etc
- Project management & execution, URS compliance, technical discussion/ approvals with clients & vendors, new development & improvement, CAPA, and service support to clients & site engineers
- HMI/SCADA Screens designing and PLC logic development as per the process of equipment (level 1) to meet client requirements, conducting FAT, SAT, supporting clients for Level 2 integration, MES, CDAS, IIOT
- Technical customer meetings alongside the sales team, providing technical expertise and assisting products & solutions to fulfil their requirement. Also, new development as per client ‘s requirement.
Automation Manager
SAAN Engineers Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Complete Project execution from technical procurement, instruments & hardware selection, technical discussion, approvals on process & reports, URS compliance, service & commissioning support
- Vendor development, new product development, all kind of commercial, timeline, technical Negotiations
- Development from scratch for HMI/SCADA & PLC to standardize software backup for various equipment’s
- Techno-Commercial meetings with clients & vendors, understanding requirements & suggesting products & solutions suitable to fulfil their requirements
- FAT, SAT, Supporting CDAS, L2 integration & MES
- Wiring & troubleshooting of various PLC’s, PLC modules, VFDs, DP transmitter, PID controllers, flow meter, RTD, conductivity, level sensors, weighing scale, relays, contactors, pneumatic tubing, CFM Sensor, VHP sensor, Particle Counter, RH sensor, etc
- Communications: Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC, Analog Input/Output
- Providing support to service engineers during equipment commissioning and SAT clearance
- Good Knowledge of 21 CFR part11, GAMP5 guidelines, PI & D diagrams, FDS, IQ, OQ, test plan, PLC manual with alarm verification, access rights, process sequence, electrical drawing
- Leadership & managing skill in leading a team of 6 engineers with training, guidance, and instruction
- Complete Process knowledge with logic development for Pharmaceutical Equipment’s like all types of Blenders, RMG/HSM, FBD, FBP, Sterile Isolator (Positive/Negative Pressure), Auto-Coater, Ribbon blender, LPDs, RCVD, CIP, Bin Wash, PTS System, Centralized Hot blower system, Hot water sys,etc
Programming Engineer
SAAN Engineers Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
- HMI/SCADA & PLC development and testing of complete process & interlocks of equipment’s
- Control panel & Power panel Wiring, Testing & troubleshooting
- I/O List & Alarm list Preparation.
Trainee
Ravi Electricals Pvt Ltd
Thane
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Manufacturing of Variable Transformer, Raw material inspection, testing transformer and production schedule follow up
- Expertise level
Project Development & Commissioning
Alkem Laboratory
Mumbai
- S:
- Client &, 25 Days
- Equipment
- Positive pressure sterile isolator with sifter, blender, VHP, particle counter
- Platform
- Mitsubishi PLC- Fx 5U 32MR,Software GxWorks3, SCADA- Zenon 7.6, VFD-FRD 740
Lupin Pharma
Aurangabad
- 20 Days
- Equipment
- RMG, Octagonal blender, L2 Integration, technical discussion & commissioning
- Software Platform
- Mitsubishi PLC- Fx 5U 32MR,Software GxWorks3, SCADA- Zenon 8.10, VFD-FRD 740
- Client
Globela Pharma
- Duration 18 Days
- Equipment
- RMG, FBD, RCVD, Octagonal blender, Vee blender commissioning
- Software Platform
- Siemens PLC- S7 1200 , Software TIA 14 SCADA –WinCC 7.5, HMI – Simatic 477D
- Client & Location
Sun Pharma
- Year & Duration 7-8 Days per equipment
- Equipment
- Bin Blenders,Octagonal Blender,Twin column blender,Double cone blender(12 Nos.)
- Platform
- Mitsubishi PLC- Fx 3U 32MR, Software Gx Works 3,SCADA –E3 Elipse, VFD-FRD 740
- Client & Location
- Novast Laboratory, China, Nantong
- Year & Duration 45 Days
- Equipment
- Bin Blenders, Octagonal Blender, Twin Colum blender (5 Nos.)
- Platform
- Rockwell Make PLCMicrologix 1400 , SCADA –Ftview SE, HMI –Panel View Plus 6
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ANNA University
06.2010 - 05.2014
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Mumbai Board
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science/IT
Mumbai
Skills
Mitsubishi
PLC: - FX Series Controllers
Software: - GX developer, Gx works2, Gx works3
PLC Model:- Fx 5U 32MR, Fx 3U 32MR with E-Net Card, Fx 3GE 16MR, Fx 1N
HMI: - E terminal series, GT2710 Software: - GT Designer, E-Designer
Zenon
Software: - ZENON SCADA Editor and Runtime Version 760,80 & 810
Beijer
HMI: - iX T10 A, X2 Pro 10, X2 Control 10, X2 Extreme 10 (21 CFR Compliance)
Software:- iX Developer Version 210, 215, 230, 231
Siemens
PLC: - S7-1200 SCADA: -Runtime Advance, Win CC Classic 75
Software: - TIA Portal_V14, V15,Win CC 75
Allen Bradley
HMI:- Panelview1000 PLC: - Micrologix 1400
Software:- Factory Talk View SE/ME,RS Logix 500
VFD
Allen Bradley - Power Flex 523, Mitsubishi (FRD 740 series), Siemens Sinamics G120C series
Mitsubishi (FRD 740 series)
Siemens Sinamics G120C series
Communications
Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC, Analog Input/Output
Nationality – Indian
Marital Status – Married
Date Of Birth – 25July1992
Passport Details N2278055
Regulatory compliance
US FDA, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part11
Control Panels-standards
UL, CE, NEMA, ATEX, IP Rating
Other Software Knowledge
Python, VBA (Zenon), SQL Data base, historian, DCS, PC server, ISA S88
Technical Summary
An experienced PLC/SCADA Programmer with strong leadership skills and a solid background in process automation, commissioning, Qualifications, Regulatory compliance (US FDA, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part11), PLC validation, X-One Command, IEC 61131-3(LD, FBD), project management, Control Panels, standards (UL, CE, NEMA, ATEX, IP Rating), P&ID, Instrument selection, vendor and customer relationship.My expertise lies in Mitsubishi PLC, ZENON & Siemens SCADA, and Beijer HMIs.
With nine years of professional experience, I have actively contributed to various aspects of software development, techno-commercial discussions, CRM, Technical Sales Support, new product development, process improvement, , control panels, resource and task management, vendor development, digitization, MES, CDAS, and L2 integration, among others.
Achievements
- Horizontal promotion as Team Lead from Sr.Engineer in 2 Months of joining
- Achieved 2 spot award for a new development of Lab Model FB & HSM development with minimum error.
- Developed an EXE application using Python and merged it with SCADA to reduce additional license costs.
- Developed of Complete New Department of Automation from Hiring, Technical procurement/Negation, software development, Standardization , Technical-Commercial Sales Support etc
Certification
Certified Automation Engineering (CAE
Timeline
Team Lead
ACG Engineering
06.2022 - Current
Automation Manager
SAAN Engineers Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2022
Programming Engineer
SAAN Engineers Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
Trainee
Ravi Electricals Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ANNA University
06.2010 - 05.2014
Project Development & Commissioning
Alkem Laboratory
Lupin Pharma
Globela Pharma
Sun Pharma
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Mumbai Board
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science/IT
Mumbai