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VISHNU MP

VISHNU MP

Control Systems Expert
Nilambur, Malappuram Dist., Kerala

Summary

Experienced control systems expert with 7+ years in industrial automation, currently at Schneider Electric, leading global PLC application library development team using Agile methodology. Proficient in IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 standards, with expertise in structured text, FBD, and modular control architectures. Successfully commissioned advanced automation systems, including engine launch and test stations for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Skilled in real-time control, SCADA/HMI integration, and scalable, reusable automation design. Committed to standardization, innovation, and mentoring within high-performance, globally distributed engineering teams

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
5
5
Languages

Work History

Software, Staff Senior Design Engineer • Technical

Schneider Electric
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead a global team of automation engineers in the design, development, and deployment of standardized PLC application libraries, enabling scalable and reusable solutions across diverse industrial sectors.
  • Spearhead the adoption of Agile methodologies within the automation software team, driving iterative development, continuous integration, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate delivery and enhance quality.
  • Architect and implement control logic using IEC 61499 with deep expertise in Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD).
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders, including OEMs and system integrators, to deliver Industry 4.0-ready solutions integrated with SCADA, HMI, and IIoT platforms.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Software, Senior Design Engineer

Schneider Electric
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Serve as a key contributor in the development of standardized PLC application libraries for global industrial automation projects, ensuring modularity, reusability, and compliance with international standards.
  • Responsible for developing Application libraries in EcoStruxture Automation Expert using EAE application platform both in control (IEC 61499) and supervision.
  • Performed unit and provides support for comprehensive testings to drive functional and technical deliverables.
  • Performs developments in an agile manner.

Senior Application Engineer

Axcend Automation and Software Solutions
07.2021 - 04.2022

Deputed to work offline at :

Organization : Schneider Electric

Role : Senior Design Engineer, Library Development (R&D)

  • Responsible for developing Application libraries in EcoStruxture Automation Expert using EAE application platform both in control (IEC 61499) and supervision.
  • Performed unit and provides support for comprehensive testings to drive functional and technical deliverables.
  • Performs developments in an agile manner.

Senior Project Engineer

Proficient Automation and Controls Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Spearheaded many projects through perfect and accurate project planning and designs for ISRO,India and many other clients.
  • Assessed scope and requirements to make accurate project design determinations for the projects.
  • Performs presentations of complex technical findings and developments
  • Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects, at the same time providing strong technical support for the team members.
  • Prepared documents and conducted Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) & Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Maintaining long term relationship with clients providing possible kinds of technical supports, prior commissioning.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, and other documents.
  • Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.

Automation Engineer (+Technical Support)

Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited Projects, IIB Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Support Service Engineering with addressing field questions and issues
  • Conducted State government Industrial technical training programs.
  • Trained innumerous Kerala state Govt. employees regarding handling and troubleshooting of various Industrial Automation products.
  • Led syllabus preparation and wrote training manuals based on detailed breakdowns of technical concepts.
  • Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
  • Developed technical designs for customers, consultants and contractors.
  • Created support documentation that empowered and enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team.

Education

Master of Technology - Digital Manufacturing

Birla Institute Of Technology And Science
PilanI, Rajasthan, India
08.2020 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Automation And Instrumentation Engg.

KELTRON & Government Engineering College
Thrissur, Kerala, India
10.2016 - 2017.04

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

MEA Engineering College, Calicut University
Perinthalmanna, Kerala, India
09.2012 - 2016.10

Skills

Expertise in IEC 61131 (SCL, FBD, STL) & IEC 61499 Languages

Certification

PROSOFT Systems (GP Systems) - Certification in Codesys platform and Regul groups of PLC, Yekaterinburg - Russia

Timeline

Software, Staff Senior Design Engineer • Technical

Schneider Electric
05.2024 - Current

Software, Senior Design Engineer

Schneider Electric
05.2022 - 04.2024

Senior Application Engineer

Axcend Automation and Software Solutions
07.2021 - 04.2022

Master of Technology - Digital Manufacturing

Birla Institute Of Technology And Science
08.2020 - Current

PROSOFT Systems (GP Systems) - Certification in Codesys platform and Regul groups of PLC, Yekaterinburg - Russia

11-2019

SITRAIN - Siemens India Certification for Advanced Automation with S71500 - TIA V15.1, Bangalore - India (+3)

09-2018

Senior Project Engineer

Proficient Automation and Controls Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 06.2021

Automation Engineer (+Technical Support)

Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited Projects, IIB Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 04.2018

Auto CAD - CADD Campus, Thrissur - Kerala, India

12-2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Automation And Instrumentation Engg.

KELTRON & Government Engineering College
10.2016 - 2017.04

International Conference on Computing, Communication and Energy Systems Organized By MEA Engineering College, Kerala - India

01-2016

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

MEA Engineering College, Calicut University
09.2012 - 2016.10

Software

TIA - Totally Integrated Automation, Simatic Manager, Microwin ( Smart) - Siemens

DVP Soft - Delta Electronics

Epsilon LD - GP Systems GmbH (Codesys Based)

Factory Talk Softwares & RSLogix, Studio 5000 Logix Designer - Rockwell Automation

SoMachine - Schneider Electric (Codesys Based)

PAS 4000 - Pilz GmbH & Co KG [ Safety PLC]

SIMATIC WinCC - Siemens (SCADA)

Alpha Regul - GP Systems GmbH (SCADA)

PASvisu - Pilz GmbH & Co KG [ Safety PLC]

AutoDesk Fusion 360

Automation Studio

AutoCAD knowledge

EPLAN Electric P8

Microsoft Office Tools

EcoStrucxure Automation Expert - Schneider Electric

Languages

English
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate

Key Projects Handled


1) Crane Automation - Nehru Shatabdi Grab Hopper Dredger

Client : Cochin Port Trust, Kochi, Kerala, India

Role : Independent

Work Summary : Retrofit of S5 series of CPU with S7 Series

Controller : S7 CPU 1511 -1PN , Siemens

Human Interface Systems : KTP 1200, Siemens


2) Cement Plant

Client: Pioneer Cement Industries LLC, Ras Al Khaimah,UAE

Role : Independent

Work Summary : Waste Heat Recovery System

Controller : S7- 1517 3 PN/DP CPU in I-O Device configuration with ET200 SP, Siemens

SCADA : Wincc 7.4 - with Software Redundancy, Siemens

Drives (VFD) : Combination of G- 120 (CU230P-2) and V20 Series, Siemens


3) Spacecraft Main Engine and Lander Unit Test Stations ( x3 ) - ( Gaganyaan, India 2022 Project )

Client : Indian Space Research Organization Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Tamilnadu, India

Role : Team Leader

Work Summary: Confidential

Controller 1 : S7 400H Redundant System - With I/O Redundancy

Controller 2 : S7 CPU 1517-3 PN/DP - Standalone, Siemens

Controller 3 : Regul 500 & 200 series - CPU+I/O Redundancy, Prosoft Systems ( GP Systems GmbH )

SCADA 1 : Wincc 7.4 - with Software Redundancy, Siemens

SCADA 2 : Wincc 7.5 - with Software Redundancy, Siemens

SCADA 3 : Alphha Regul, GP Systems GmbH


4) Integrated Liquid Hydrogenated Plant Automation ( ILHP )

Client : Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Tamilnadu, India

Role : Team Leader

Work Summary : Confidential

Controller 1 : S7 1515 2-PN CPU, I Device Configuration

Controller 2 : S7 1513 1-PN CPU

SCADA : Wincc 7.4 - with Software Redundancy, Siemens


5) DG Synchronization

Client : Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital, Kerala, India

Role : Independent

Work Summary : Establish DG Synchronization on a system with following specifications :

No. of DG Sets : 5

DG Set : CAT 3516 [ 1600 -2000kVA, 415 V, 1500 rpm, 50 Hz ]

DG Synchronization Module : GENOP 71, Siemens

Controller : S7 1513 1-PN CPU

SCADA : TIA Professional (V15_1), Siemens

HMI : TP 1000 (DP) Comfort, Siemens


6) Accelerated Freezing and Drying Unit

Client : Accelerated Freezing and Drying Co. (AFDC), Cochin

Role : Independent

Work Summary : Retrofit of S5 series of CPU with S7 Series + iFix Retrofit with Siemens SCADA

Controller : S7 317 (DP) CPU

SCADA: Wincc 7.4, Siemens

Human Interface Systems : TP 1500 (DP), Siemens

References

Mr. P. Biju
Senior Technical Assistant
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) - ISRO, Trivandrum,
Kerala, India
Email: Puthalathbiju79@gmail.com

Mob: +91 9947322034

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Mr. Ratheesh V.B

AVP, Projects

Proficient Automation & Controls Private Limited, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Email : ratheesh.proficient@gmail.com

Mob: +919567863492

VISHNU MPControl Systems Expert