Alan Philip

Electrical and Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in industrial control systems, commissioning, and troubleshooting across UAE-based projects with SIEMENS Industrial LLC. Recently completed a postgraduate diploma in Robotics and Industrial Automation in Canada, with a strong foundation in control systems, electrical engineering principles, and industrial automation. Experienced in SIEMENS and ALLEN-BRADLEY PLC systems, drive technologies, and multidisciplinary project environments, with a strong interest in control flow.

AUTOMATION ENGINEER - SIEMENS - Dubai, UAE

(2021-11 - 2024-01)

• Commissioned, tested and retrofitted 7 Siemens MV and LV drive systems across 3 industrial sites, supporting startup and operational readiness. Assisted and led preventive maintenance activities alongside.
• Executed I/O verification and signal validation for PLC systems (S7-1200/1500), testing 100+ field signals during commissioning phases.
• Actively provided technical documentation after every mission and worked with multidisciplinary teams.
• Designed and executed an interactive dashboard using Power BI for the tool suit application (GH-180) text file that increased drive history (alarms, faults, messages) readability by 30% and hence reducing downtime for operators and engineers.
• Diagnosed and resolved PLC and MV/LV drive faults during critical breakdowns, restoring operations within planned shutdown phases.
• Supported engineering design validation and interpreted control system schematics.

AUTOMATION ENGINEER - SIEMENS - Dubai, UAE

(2026-01 - 2026-02)

Post Graduation - Robotics and Industrial Automation - Conestoga College (2024-05 - 2025-12)

Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering - Manipal University Dubai (2017-09 - 2021-06)