Sai Krishna C Kotta

Automation & Controls Engineer with 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, and hardware engineering. Experienced in working with Siemens PLC/SCADA, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, and DeltaV DCS systems for automation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system support. Skilled in electrical engineering, hardware testing, PCB debugging, and automation using Linux and Python.

Strong knowledge of control system integration, process improvement, and production support in manufacturing and industrial environments. Able to work effectively with engineering and operations teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Automation & Controls Engineer - PACCAR - Bellevue, Washington

(2024-05)

• Improved manufacturing efficiency designing and implementing PLC-based automation workflows integrating Siemens PLCs, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, and DeltaV DCS control systems across production environments.
• Reduced system downtime through advanced troubleshooting, hardware debugging, ladder logic optimization, and proactive maintenance of PLC/DCS automation systems and industrial communication networks.
• Increased process monitoring accuracy developing and configuring SCADA, HMI, and batch control solutions integrated with field instruments, sensors, and third-party industrial systems.
• Accelerated commissioning activities through successful execution of FAT/SAT testing, I/O validation, alarm configuration, and communication setup using Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus protocols.
• Enhanced control system reliability optimizing industrial automation workflows, tuning PLC logic, and implementing preventive diagnostics using Python, Linux, and Shell scripting tools.
• Reduced production support resolution time by 40% through collaboration with engineering and operations teams to identify root causes, resolve automation issues, and streamline plant maintenance activities.
• Improved hardware-software integration efficiency by 32% through configuration and testing of HMIs, actuators, sensors, and control panels using multimeters and industrial diagnostic tools.
• Increased operational productivity by 22% by supporting installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives for discrete manufacturing and process automation systems.

Automation & Controls Engineer - KloudVisio - Hyderabad

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Improved embedded controller system reliability by 30% through advanced PCB design optimization, hardware debugging, and validation testing for electric mobility applications.
• Increased operational efficiency implementing PLC, SCADA, and DeltaV DCS automation solutions using Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, PCS7, and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 platforms.
• Reduced system downtime by 20% through preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and performance tuning of industrial automation and embedded control systems.
• Enhanced real time monitoring accuracy by 35% through integration of digital display modules, sensors, and embedded controller hardware for battery and performance analytics.
• Accelerated prototype validation cycles developing Python-based testing and data handling scripts for automation and diagnostics support.
• Improved product quality and testing efficiency through board level testing, circuit validation, and embedded hardware software integration activities.
• Supported successful product development and R&D initiatives by collaborating with cross functional teams, contributing to a 15% improvement in system performance and reliability.
• Streamlined engineering documentation and compliance activities by preparing FDS, loop diagrams, I/O lists, SOPs, and as-built documents, reducing project delivery delays by 20%.

Embedded Systems Engineer - Stellar Automation - Hyderabad

(2019-05 - 2020-12)

• Designed and implemented PLC control logic using Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500 and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix controllers for industrial automation and process control applications.
• Developed SCADA and HMI applications using Siemens WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, and Ignition SCADA for real-time monitoring, alarm management, and operator interface functionality.
• Configured and integrated industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and RS-232/RS-485 for seamless device and system connectivity.
• Performed control panel design, MCC integration, VFD commissioning, instrumentation setup, and relay logic troubleshooting to support plant automation and motor control systems.
• Executed FAT/SAT testing, system validation, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation and minimize production downtime.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on embedded systems, PCB testing, hardware debugging, and automation deployments while utilizing Python, Linux, Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD tools for diagnostics and workflow support.

Masters in Management - Management - Skema Business School (2022-01 - 2022-12)

Master of Science - International Business - Skema Business School (2023-08 - 2024-04)