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saravanan sampath

 Senior Electrical Engineer with 18+ years of experience in electrical maintenance, automation, and industrial systems within large-scale manufacturing environments. Experienced in electrical fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, PLC-controlled systems, and electrical infrastructure reliability. Skilled in electrical earthing and bonding inspection, grounding systems, lightning protection components, and electrical safety compliance. Proficient in PLC platforms (Siemens and Allen Bradley), drives, SCADA systems, and CMMS-based maintenance management. Strong background in troubleshooting, equipment reliability improvement, and collaboration with engineering teams to support installation, commissioning, and system upgrades in high-performance industrial facilities. 

Key Skills

PLC: Allen Bradley PLC&HMI Panelview
PLC:siemens PLC & simatic wincc
Robotics: ABB IRB 4600, Fanuc M900i (4 & 6 Axis)
Drives: Emerson, Control Techniq, Kinetix, Siemens
SCADA & HMI: Rockwell, WinCC, FactoryTalk, PanelVw
Systems: IBM Maximo, TPM, FMEA, RCA, MTBF/MTTR
Planned &Preventive maintenance
Maximo -CMMS,Autocad,SAP
Tools: SAP, Minitab, six sigma black belt
Wonderware SCADA,RCM Trained in USA
Industrial Networks: Ethernet, Profibus, AS-i, mod
TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing

Professional Experience

Jul 2011
Present
Sr Electrical engineer-Electrical &Automation
MICHELIN TYRES INDIA LTD Chennai, IN
Global leader in the tire industry—manufacturing Aerospace, Car, Truck, and Military tires.
 
Experience 

  • Delivered electrical maintenance across heavy industrial tyre manufacturing plant, ensuring safe and reliable operation of production machinery and plant electrical systems.

  • Performed planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and breakdown troubleshooting on motors, drives, conveyors, control panels, and plant electrical distribution systems.

  • Conducted electrical fault diagnosis and repair, minimizing downtime and improving equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Maintained electrical automation components including AC motors, VFD drives, contactors, relays, and PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens / Allen-Bradley exposure).

  • Installed and modified electrical systems, motor control centers, and control panels, supporting safe commissioning and operational readiness.

  • Supported inspection and maintenance of electrical earthing and bonding systems, ensuring proper grounding of electrical equipment and compliance with electrical safety standards.

  • Participated in earth continuity and grounding resistance checks, supporting protection of electrical systems and plant infrastructure.

  • Assisted in inspection of lightning protection components and electrical grounding networks for plant facilities.

  • Reviewed electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation during maintenance, installation, and system modifications.

  • Maintained accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems for traceability, compliance, and maintenance planning.

  • Ensured strict adherence to electrical safety standards, SHE practices, and safe isolation procedures (LOTO).

  • Collaborated with production and engineering teams to resolve electrical issues and support equipment upgrades and installation projects.


Jun 2011
Jul 2012
Automation engineer-Trainee
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC Spaturnburg,south Carolina., US
 Trained at Rockwell Automation in PLCs, drives, and HMI programming.
Troubleshot and upgraded legacy systems with Control Logix platforms.
Conducted RCA, Maximo CMMS training, and maintenance planning. 

Sep 2007
Jun 2011
FAP Technician – SMT Electronics
Nokia India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India Chennai, IN
mobile Phones manufacturer
  •  Managed shift maintenance activities and led a team of technicians to troubleshoot high-speed SMT and robotic equipment
  • Installed, programmed, and maintained FUJI SMT systems, Cencorp routers, reflow ovens, and automated soldering lines
  • Developed and taught robot programs for Baumann routers for Pick & Place, Screwing, and Cutting operations
  • Modified HMI & SCADA screens for PCB conveyor systems based on product specifications
  • Integrated and programmed AGILENT vision systems for product inspection and OEE tracking
  • Improved uptime and productivity on semiconductor mounting machines using Lean, Kaizen, and Kanban principles
  • Highly skilled in assembly methodologies for electrical components and sub-assemblies.Used hand tools and precision instruments such as micrometers, gauges, and multimeters
  • Performed crimping and soldering tasks, ensuring compliance with defined quality standards .Read and interpreted component maintenance manuals to identify and resolve complex equipment faults
  • Ensured the safe operation of electrical equipment (power supplies, instruments) in accordance with company policies
  • Communicated clearly in English, handled high-pressure situations diplomatically, and trained junior technicians and Electrical Quality Inspectors
  • Maintained strong attention to detail and consistent performance in a high-speed, high-volume environment 

Education

Apr 2007
Mar 2011
Bachelor in electrical & electronics engineering in A.V.I.T. Engineering college
VMRF
Apr 1997
Mar 2000
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in A.M.S POLYTECNIC
DOTE -Tamilnadu

Certifications

2012
Certified in Allen Bradley PLC &HMI
Rockwell Automation center-greenville -USA
Certification in ABB Robot 6&4 Axis ,IRC5
ABB -Training center-Banglore ,India
Certification Emerson -SP&M drives.
NIDEC-Control Technique training center
2025
Certified Lean six sigma -black belt
MSME-Govt of india
2025
Safety &OSHA Training
Udemy
2025
FMEA&MSA -AIAG
Octagan

Achievements

Performance
 
  • Applied Six Sigma methodology in the tyre curing process, reducing process variation and improving curing consistency, resulting in enhanced product quality and reduced defects.

  • Led data-driven root cause analysis in curing operations, improving cycle stability and increasing equipment reliability through structured process optimisation.

  • Improved curing process capability and uptime by implementing continuous improvement actions aligned with Lean and Six Sigma principles, supporting higher production efficiency.


Quote

Self-motivated, focused, with a strong sense to lead, take initiative, show resilience, collaborate, and engage with the team

Languages

Tamil
(Native)
French
(Basic)
English
(Fluent)

Career Aspiration

Having experience in manufacturing & energy industry and expecting good Position in same industry in Europe/UK

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