Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks
Ahmad Zia Irfan
Machinery Automation | Manufacturing
Lahore,PB
Summary
Seasoned Machinery Automation Engineer with over 8+ years of experience. Proficient tester, designer, and debugger with an in-depth understanding of building and running automated systems for machinery with PLC & SCADA. Well-versed in the full project lifecycle and project coordination functions. Skilled with a broad base of experience in technical support and operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Support Executive
BAK Packaging (Pvt) Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab
07.2019 - Current
- Oversaw troubleshooting, technical issue resolution and to upgrade technology infrastructure.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Supervised technical support staff service operations and assisted with maintenance advisory.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Verified proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, PLC and pneumatic systems.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Technical Support Engineer
BAK Packaging (Pvt) Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Served as primary point of contact for technical support. Traveled abroad to collaborate with supplier for machinery selection & its procurement.
- Helped prepare project budgets, maintain schedules and put together final documentation.
- Suggested management software (ERP) and hardware (Server) deployment.
- Assisted in developing and designing of factory infrastructure such as electrification, pneumatic pipeline civil work requirements for machinery installation.
- Performed quality inspections of all plans, documents and calculations. Verified construction documentation to meet requirements and vision.
- Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads and other metrics using both manual and digital methods.
- Organized and directed construction and demolition and related activities on project.
- as well as in-progress and final bridge construction.
- Traveled to build sites to collaborate with construction personnel and to confirm compliance with design parameters and regulations.
Director of New Product Development
SAJ Pack (Pvt) Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Researched and tested design feasibility and operation of equipment, components, and systems for tin boxes.
- Oversaw designs and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout of tin boxes.
- Helped in the design & selection of machinery from abroad. Traveled to pre-inspect machinery and carried out trial-run of machinery at suppliers' premises.
- Installed, set up, and ran machinery to produce lock-seam (weld-free) tin boxes for packaging needs.
- Supported machine operators in and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Overhauled old tin-sheet-fed offset printing press for in-house printing production to save time.
Machine Design Engineer
RND Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks and other CAD softwares.
- Liaised effectively between RND department and manufacturing facility, keeping parties informed of project changes.
- Created, prototyped and tested user/operator friendly Control systems, including multi language HMI GUI as per clients requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for new product development.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
Project Manager
RND Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.
Lahore, Punjab
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Executed building of test rigs & machinery for automotive parts.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD designs drawings.
- PLC & HMI programming for build test rigs and machinery.
Education
Master of Science - Control Science Engineering
09.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering & Automation
09.2006 - 08.2011
A' Levels - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
09.2005 - 06.2007
Skills
Resource utilization
Project Management
Employee engagement
Operations management
Staff Management
Equipment installation & erection
Cost controls
Machine operations knowledge
Team Building
Quality control guidelines
Technical troubleshooting
PLC & HMI Program Design
CAD
Machine maintenance
Troubleshooting skills
Equipment monitoring
Precision measuring
Equipment calibration
Software
ERPNext, Quickbooks
Excel
Timeline
Technical Support Executive - BAK Packaging (Pvt) Ltd.
07.2019 - Current
Technical Support Engineer - BAK Packaging (Pvt) Ltd.
07.2018 - 06.2019
Director of New Product Development - SAJ Pack (Pvt) Ltd.
07.2017 - 06.2018
Machine Design Engineer - RND Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.
04.2016 - 07.2017
Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Master of Science, Control Science Engineering
09.2013 - 03.2016
Project Manager - RND Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.
09.2011 - 08.2013
Qingdao University of Science & Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering & Automation
09.2006 - 08.2011
SICAS - A' Levels, Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
09.2005 - 06.2007
Publications
High voltage and frequency sensing based on PZT ceramic linear coupling
IEEE · Dec 28, 2015
Publications
High voltage and frequency sensing based on PZT ceramic linear coupling
IEEE · Dec 28, 2015
Publications
High voltage and frequency sensing based on PZT ceramic linear coupling
IEEE · Dec 28, 2015