Mayur Parghi
Automation Technician with expertise in industrial automation, PLC programming, and mechanical/electrical integration
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Automation Technician with expertise in industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, and mechanical/electrical integration. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and supporting licensed electricians and controls engineers in commissioning automated systems. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable automation solutions for life sciences and automotive manufacturing.
Experience
Automation Technician - ATS Life Sciences | Connect system Contractors - Cambridge, ON
(2024-09)
- Installation of electrical cabinets for power supply and PLC controls.
- Routed power and Ethernet cables, mounted and connected I/O (Input/Output) blocks and valve banks, ensuring 100% compliance with ATS safety standards.
- Assisted electricians and controls engineers during system debug, integration, and project completion, achieving seamless build across 4+ automation projects involving multiple cells.
- Reviewed electrical requirements with respect to input/output devices alongside electrical designers.
- Supported prototype development and testing, including electrical aspects.
- Troubleshot system-level issues, including electrical components.
- Collaborated with controls engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Designed pneumatic air systems (switched/unswitched) based on station operations.
- Troubleshot station tools and supported controls teams during dry/wet run cycles.
Mechanical Technician & Tool Integrator - PA Solutions | MJ Contractors, General Motors - Ingersoll, ON
(2024-02 - 2024-08)
- Supported BRIGHTDROP EV battery assembly system operations supporting 3 controls engineers.
- Commissioned conveyor systems across assembly 7 lanes following GM safety standards.
- Installed and maintained vertical, parallel and linear pallet transfer pneumatic lifts (VTU, PVL and LTU).
- Performed preventive maintenance: alignment, valve manifold replacement, sensor calibration.
- Implemented continuous improvement solutions (actuators, dampers, exhausts).
- Enhanced accuracy by upgrading sensors and optimizing PLC rungs with timers/counters.
Mechanical Assembler - ATS Industrial Automation | MJ Contractors - Cambridge, ON
(2023-05 - 2024-01)
- Assembled automation tools for GM BRIGHTDROP EV production.
- Built multiple tasks performing end-of arm tools (EOAT) for robotics operations.
- Tested/calibrated sensors and pneumatic cylinders for optimal performance.
- Managed inventory of components and prepared reports for upcoming projects.
- Collaborated with toolmakers on equipment installation and QA testing.
Junior Electrical Technician - Krish Engineering - Gujarat, India
(2020-10 - 2022-09)
- Assisted in design/testing of electrical conduits size, panels, and lighting systems.
- Conducted inspections (short/open circuit tests) and prepared reports.
- Installed and calibrated PCC (Power Control Centre) panels, APFC (Automatic Power Factor Correction) panels, VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), MLDB (Main Lighting Distribution Board), and MCC (Motor Control Centre).
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Energy Management - Applied Energy Management (2023 - 2024)
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Gujarat Technological University (2016 - 2020)