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Abdul Salam

Dubai, Sweden

Summary

As an experienced Automation and Control System Engineer with a strong background in Electrical Engineering, the objective is to lead and contribute to innovative projects that optimize both home and industrial automation processes, driving technological advancements. Leveraging in-depth expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge automation solutions for smart homes, process and industrial automation systems, the aim is to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety across diverse sectors. With a passion for driving continuous improvement, the goal is to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of home and industrial automation, ultimately contributing to the growth and success of organizations.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr.Testing&Commissioning Engineer Automation

Nordomatic(Smart Buildings/Home Automation)
  • Profound experience of working with programming and installation of building automation systems
  • Programming, testing & commissioning of Siemens plc's, Mitsubishi Q-L-F series, Omron, ABB, Beijer, Schneider, Johnson controls, Fidelix control systems
  • Proficiently designing, implementing, and testing a wide range of I/O, basic control functions, interlocks, sequences, operator interface
  • Implemented controls of Danfoss Pumps, generators, valves and frequency converters for water management systems
  • Reading data from various building control products using BACnet, Modbus, Mbus communication protocols & integrating it in Scada system.
  • Worked with Scada/HMI integration for the optimum visualization of processes in building automation
  • Integrating different PLC's in Webfactory Scada.
  • Making Electrical drawings for the electrical systems and assigning in the selection of control and safety valves
  • Preparing interlocks in code for the Fire safety and Fire alarms
  • Assisted in preparing and coordinating technical proposals for ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.
  • Engaged in hardware and software development for smart home and building automation products, conducting research and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Conducted testing, analysis, and technical support for trial projects, providing detailed field test reports and evaluations.
  • Documented smart home systems, prepared technical evaluations, and developed software tools and applications to enhance product performance.
  • Executed strategic objectives for Smart home Solutions, contributing to the development and integration of advanced automation solutions.
  • Prepared conceptual and detailed engineering involving preparation of schedule and functional logic diagrams
  • Making of functions and developed cost estimates in the completion of projects
  • Designed integration mechanics for various instrumentation systems and hardware
  • Managed the installation of HMI and PLC development application software
  • Outlined test systems and formulated plans for the completion of projects
  • Resolved technical problems that arise and escalate complex issues.
  • Effective time and resource management to avoid extra costs and wastage
  • Creating documents and handover after the completion of projects
  • Managed to remove bugs from the systems, enhancements and test systems as well as developed software configuration control
  • Aided technicians with design and code reviews as well as quality assurance team
  • Formulated direct program tests and commissioning of automation systems
  • Resolved problems related to automation and executed compatibility testing of products
  • Imparted technical, engineering and troubleshooting assistance and aided colleagues
  • Managing reports and participated in the department meetings
  • Setting up communication between PLC’s and various drives and frequency converters using Profibus/Profinet communication.
  • Creating version control interface to keep the track record of projects using Git & other platforms.

Senior Automation Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Scania Group
- Current
  • Design and implement Scania's Assembly SCADA system in new assembly plants commissioning projects (PLC & HMI programming, testing and diagnosis)
  • Define and clarify communication interfaces with external equipment and conveyor system suppliers
  • Maintain and support existing implementations of Scania's SCADA systems in production units
  • Capable of driving projects independently and in time efficient manner
  • Programming & commissiong using Tia portal, S7-1500 plc, wincc, Ignition
  • Experience working with databases such as MS SQL
  • Knowledge of Python, Vbscript
  • Human Machine Interface / SCADA Parameterization
  • Knowledge of Networking in automation system.
  • Participate in architectural strategy and future technology pilot intiatives in the area of IioT
  • Intervention on all phases of the project including quality and reliability
  • Troubleshoot difficult control issues by finding root cause and eliminating further issues & stop time
  • Working closely with the suppliers for the components delivery while maintaining the quality standards
  • Control schematics and Functional diagram specifications & documenting the projects
  • Designing and programming of safety interlocks
  • Making documentations and project technical manuals
  • Coordination of FAT & SAT/ preparation of testing and commissioning
  • Control systems pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up assistance
  • Experience in testing and installation, start up and troubleshooting of control systems(PLC’s,
  • DCS)
  • Network communications (UDP,TCP, Modbus, Profibus communications)
  • Evaluate and develop improvement strategies for existing production line systems
  • Experience in the cost estimation
  • Project management on quality and process Automation projects
  • Leading and assisting teams and other team members in the completion of projects
  • Experience in working with multinational and multi ethnic teams
  • Working with project management and time management tools
  • Experience of programming and commissioning of Wincc HMI’s AND SCADA for process overview.

Electrical Engineer Q&R

Thermoking Ingersoll Rand IE
  • Verifying Li-on battery design per performance and safety requirements
  • Drive battery development for NPI program
  • Executing battery safety and reliability tests
  • Investigate and identifying next generation energy storage devices, including battery and capacitor
  • Working with cryo technology for refrigeration
  • Working with system and product design teams to define capacity and mechanical outline
  • Create battery specifications and work with system and product design teams to define capacity or mechanical outline
  • Support factory and field issues related to battery
  • Conduct failure analysis on RMA batteries
  • Working with DFMEA techniques to find the failures that affecting the batteries on the field and in the long run that will reduce the warranty costs
  • Testing all aspects of the product/system like function/component, system, performance, regression and service
  • Work with development team to identify and capture test cases, ensure version management
  • Setting up of test environments, designing test plans, developing test cases/scenarios/usage cases, and executing these cases
  • Providing feedback on usability and serviceability, trace the result to quality risk and report it to concerned people.

Automation Engineer

ABB Group
  • Programming and commissioning of ABB AC500 and 800xA PLC’s for the electromagnetic stirrers used in metal industries
  • Making Electrical drawings in Engineering Base for the cooling water station and assigning in the selection of control and safety valves
  • Prepared conceptual and detailed engineering involving preparation of schedule and functional logic diagrams
  • Hardware installation, Instrumentation wiring and loop drawing, programming functions and interlock sequence programming
  • Profibus communication with ACS 800 and ACS 880 drives, ESD systems & prosafe and did complete integration with the PLC and Scada.
  • Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing.
  • Worked with Scada/HMI integration of PLC’s for the optimum visualization of processes in industrial automation
  • Integration of filed instruments like flow transmitters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, Level transmitters
  • Third party system integration and configuration of the system
  • Troubleshooting Control and Integration problems.
  • Programming and commissioning of emergency stops, safety switches and alarms
  • DCS logic development and communication to the remote IO’s using standard languages i.e
  • Instruction list, functional block diagram and ladder logic.

Design Engineer Electrical

Soletaer AB
  • Modelling the Heating and cooling system using Matlab / Simulink software and system identification techniques
  • Analyzing the performance of the Heating and cooling system in various conditions
  • Designing and Implementing Control System for the Heat Pump that can control the fluctuation of temperature effectively by itself
  • Optimization of the Heating and cooling system to make the system work more efficiently
  • Substation control and monitoring system commissioning including conduction of functional performance, FATand SAT.
  • Doing calculations for the selection of right compressor and components in the manufacturing process
  • Acted as a team player when working on a project in group, helping and supporting colleagues and have good interaction
  • Also did the initial designing phase
  • As an engineer I have worked in the NPI (new product introduction) group to make sure that the product can be readily designed, tested and built keeping the cost matrix in account
  • Worked in a team where we designed the optimal control for heating and refrigeration systems using model-based design techniques and system identification method to achieve the best model for system
  • Proficient knowledge of working with software’s like MATLAB/Simulink and
  • LabVIEW
  • Working on PLC control as a programmer and suggesting a new strategy for control of temperature using Arduino Uno/ Raspberry pi / Microcontroller
  • Specified and approved the purchase of automation equipment from suppliers
  • Evaluated the work assignment with senior engineer and project manager and developed a master schedule for the project to facilitate proper usage of limited labor resources
  • Worked as part of a team to develop, document and implement standards for engineering design and practices
  • Focus on cost effective methodology and techniques
  • I have worked with cross platform teams (Hardware and software) and acted as a resource and used resources to avoid the bottlenecks in the manufacturing and development of product
  • Have done schematic reviews, Board and electrical specification review.

Electrical Engineer

Antelec Electricals Ltd
  • Preparation of Material take off (MTO) for cable tray and its accessories & lighting
  • Knowledge and Experience of working with stepper motors, HV motors, stepper motors and power stations
  • Supervision of the actual installation of technical team such as cable tray installation, grounding, cabling, electrical equipment installation ,termination and splicing of HV and LV cables
  • Installation, test and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation grounding systems
  • Preparation of inspection and test plan
  • Supervising the installation, operation and maintain of electrical wiring system and equipment
  • Co-ordinated with other discipline quality control inspectors ensuring that all others discipline activities that require inspection within the electrical construction program have been inspected and approved
  • Provide direct interface with the client representative and reviewing quality control and construction issues
  • Responsible for conducting surveillance and inspection duties for work defended herein and efficient recording and reporting of the result as required
  • Ensure that the loop folder submitted by the sub-contractors contains all the relevant document needed during the loop check
  • Installation, testing and commissioning of electrical plan boards and UPS panel boards
  • Installation cabling, megger test termination, loop checking, functional test and commissioning of following instrument from field to DPCS through marshalling
  • Installation, inspection and testing of high voltage and low voltage cable, JB and panel
  • Installation of electrical material and equipment prior to any installation
  • Involved in quality check and control in the field of production plant electrical maintenance
  • Conducted megger test for high and low power cables

Electrical QA/QC Engineer

CMTES Ltd
  • Project on Installation, Construction, Designing and Automation, Installation of LV panels, Distribution Boards, U P S System, Static & Auto Transfer switches,
  • Cable termination, wiring & conduiting etc
  • Construction of power line, both H T & L T and Underground cable system
  • Illumination light fittings, earthing system & Lightening protection system
  • Co-ordination with Building Automation system of LV panels, fire Alarm system, Automation of
  • HVAC system, lighting system automation based on luminous intensity of natural light,
  • Modbus scan for various electrical equipments
  • Supervising and executing the site activities as per detailed design package
  • Preparing testing & commissioning reports
  • Attending meetings with clients, consultant and other contactors for reviewing project progress and delivery targets
  • Veteran enough to witness or inspect the installation, testing works and testing activities and also to find out the loopholes and hidden nonconformities
  • Activity may be the installation; testing or commissioning it is immaterial for me
  • Prepare method statements and ITP for all jobs especially electrical
  • Prepare Inspection format, field inspection checklists, Request for inspection (RFI) and QA /
  • QC Policy to be implemented during the course of installation and Erection

Education

Master of Science - Electrical and Control Systems Engineering

Karlstad University
Sweden

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Systems)

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India

Skills

  • Programming & Commissioning of ABB, Siemens, Mitsubishi, CodeSys, Rockwell, Allen Bradley PLC’s
  • Cross-Platform Testing
  • Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, S7 communication protocols
  • Equipments and machine level communication, Traceability data
  • Automated Testing Framework
  • Project Management
  • Function Testing
  • Scrum Methodology
  • System Integration Testing

Certification

  • Mitsubishi GX works 2
  • PLC programming and techniques Siemens
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt
  • Failure modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Reliability Engineering
  • PC7, wincc, step7, Tia portal
  • ESD systems design & programming
  • Experience of working with SCL, FBD, STL, Ladder language.

Timeline

Sr.Testing&Commissioning Engineer Automation

Nordomatic(Smart Buildings/Home Automation)

Senior Automation Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Scania Group
- Current

Electrical Engineer Q&R

Thermoking Ingersoll Rand IE

Automation Engineer

ABB Group

Design Engineer Electrical

Soletaer AB

Electrical Engineer

Antelec Electricals Ltd

Electrical QA/QC Engineer

CMTES Ltd

Master of Science - Electrical and Control Systems Engineering

Karlstad University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Systems)

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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