Kawin S
PLC & Automation Engineer
About
Results-driven PLC & Automation Engineer with hands-on experience designing and deploying industrial automation solutions for medical manufacturing environments. Proficient in multi-platform PLC programming (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Delta, CODESYS) with a strong track record delivering high-speed, precision-controlled Special Purpose Machines (SPMs). Adept at integrating servo/stepper motion systems, vision inspection, HMI/SCADA, and sensor networks to meet strict quality and throughput targets.
Experience
Automation Engineer - Special Purpose Machine (SPM) Projects
(2025-04)
Silicon Tube Inspection Machine
- Designed and developed a fully automated inspection machine for silicone tubes used in medical production, built on a Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC platform.
- Engineered motion control for 18 servo motors and 2 stepper motors, achieving precise synchronisation and high-speed operation across all production stages.
- Automated the complete workflow from tube inspection and quality verification through coil winding, knotting, and final packaging — eliminating manual handling.
- Ensured compliance with stringent medical manufacturing quality standards, improving production efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
Automation Engineer - Special Purpose Machine (SPM) Projects
(2025-01 - 2025-03)
Vertical Cutting Machine
- Developed an automated vertical cutting machine for processing silicone tubes used in IV drips and other healthcare devices.
- Programmed the Siemens S7-1200 PLC controller and designed the associated HMI for operator control and process monitoring.
- Implemented precision control mechanisms to ensure consistent tube cut dimensions and compliance with medical quality standards.
Automation Engineer - Special Purpose Machine (SPM) Projects
(2026-02)
O-Ring Inspection Machine
- Engineered a high-throughput O-ring inspection system capable of inspecting 6 components per second with automated sorting and rejection.
- Integrated vision-based inspection and multiple sensors to detect dimensional deviations and surface defects, significantly improving defect detection accuracy.
- Developed optimised PLC control logic for high-speed sorting and rejection mechanisms, ensuring reliable continuous operation in an industrial environment.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering - Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham (2021 - 2025)
