Resume

Education

Aug 2024 - May 2026

Master of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Arizona State University

Tempe, Arizona

• Completed an M.S. in Robotics and Autonomous Systems at Arizona State University, building expertise in industrial automation, robotics, machine vision, and autonomous systems.

• Developed and deployed solutions in machine vision, PLC/SCADA, IIoT, and autonomous systems, with a focus on improving efficiency and enabling smarter manufacturing operations.

Relevant Courses: Industrial Internet of Things, Smart Factories and Industrial Robotics, Principles of System Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Mechatronic Systems, Principles of Systems Engineering, Modern Manufacturing Methods, Modeling and Control of Robots, Advanced System Dynamics & Control

Aug 2019 - May 2023

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Br. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology

Jalandhar, India

• Completed my Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Jalandhar, building a strong foundation in design, manufacturing, and engineering fundamentals.

• This experience fueled my passion for automation and robotics, shaping the path toward advanced studies in intelligent systems.

Relevant Courses: Engineering Graphics & CAD, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Elements of Control Engineering, Robotics: Mechanics & Control, Manufacturing Processes, Material Science & Metallurgy, Strength of Material, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Professional Experience

May 2022 - April 2024

Manufacturing Engineer

JREW Engineering

Punjab, India

• Led manufacturing process optimization across CNC machining & assembly lines, which met production targets ahead of schedule.

• Reduced cycle times by 8–10% and improved OEE through time-motion studies, line balancing and capacity analysis.

• Conducted root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone) on recurring defects and drove lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, standard work) reducing scrap by 5%, while improving first pass yield.

• Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams (design and quality) to enforce GD&T standards and optimize CNC machining parameters, reducing machining rework by 3% and downstream assembly issues.

Other Experiences

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

Teaching Aide - MEE 488: Mechanical Design I

Ira A Fulton School of Engineering

Arizona State University, Tempe

• Supported undergraduate mechanical design courses by mentoring student teams, evaluating design projects, and providing technical guidance throughout the product development process.

• Strengthened my skills in engineering design, problem-solving, and technical communication while helping students transform concepts into functional prototypes.

Jan 2026 - May 2026

Teaching Aide - MEE 489: Mechanical Design II

Ira A Fulton School of Engineering

Arizona State University, Tempe

• Assisted undergraduate capstone teams through detailed design, manufacturing considerations, and validation testing, helping transform concepts into functional prototypes.

• Guided students in addressing real-world engineering challenges while strengthening my expertise in product development, design validation, and collaborative problem-solving.

Aug 2025 - May 2026

MORE Researcher

RISE Lab

Arizona State University, Tempe

• Contributed to advanced drone simulation and control research in the RISE Lab, integrating Simulink-based controllers with MuJoCo physics simulations.

• Developed virtual testing environments for autonomous flight systems, enabling validation of control algorithms before real-world deployment.

EXPERIENCE

Technical Skills

Industrial Automation: Ignition (SCADA), Allen-Bradley (Micro 820, Compact Logix 5000), PLC Programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Functional Block Diagram), Motion control

Industrial Networking & protocols: MQTT, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, SECS/GEM

Robot Programming: FANUC (Teach Pendant), Dobot M1 SCARA, Elephant Robots Cobot Pro

Manufacturing: Lean six sigma, 5S, Kaizen, 5 whys, Fishbone, GD&T, 3D printing

Microcontrollers & Control theory: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, PID, State estimation, Sensor fusion

Machine learning: Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Pytorch

CAD and Simulation Tools: SOLIDWORKS, Simulink, COMSOL, ANSYS, Mujoco

Programming: C, Python, SQL, MATLAB

Interpersonal skills: Collaborative team-work, Leadership, Problem solving, Time management, Effective communication

Languages

English (proficient)

Punjabi (native)

Hindi