October 2023February 2024
Assistant Project Engineer Intern
Temasek Polytechnic Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC)
- Designed and programmed modular control systems using Eclipse 4diac-IDE, adhering to IEC 61499 standards, to streamline process efficiency and scalability in industrial automation projects. Ensured that the system architecture allowed for flexible adaptation to various automation needs and could be easily integrated into existing industrial infrastructures.
- Developed detailed control panel schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, incorporating industry-standard electrical components to optimize power distribution and control system efficiency. Designed layouts for PLC wiring, ensuring safe, efficient, and user-friendly operation. Programmed and configured PLC logic controllers from Schneider, Omron, and Emerson PAC systems, leveraging MODBUS and OPC UA protocols to enable reliable and secure data exchange between the field devices, control systems, and supervisory control layers.
- Contributed to the creation of Digital Twin prototypes to simulate real-time manufacturing environments, allowing for the visualization and analysis of production processes. This enabled better decision-making by providing an accurate virtual representation of the manufacturing floor and its operations, thus facilitating enhanced process monitoring, predictive analytics, and continuous optimization of production line performance.
- Leveraged AVEVA software for industrial process monitoring and automation visualization, effectively integrating real-time data from various sensors and control systems to visualize and analyze production processes. Created dashboards and reports for performance tracking, helping identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement in the production environment.
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of a predictive maintenance system, analyzing real-time performance data from equipment and machinery to detect early signs of wear or malfunction. This proactive approach to maintenance allowed for timely intervention, reducing unplanned downtime and optimizing the life cycle of critical machinery. Worked with cross-functional teams to integrate predictive analytics with existing operations, ensuring the system was scalable and could evolve as new data sources and technologies emerged.
- Designed and assembled electrical circuits for various automation systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards such as NEC (National Electric Code) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) to guarantee both safety and reliability. Incorporated redundancy in circuits to minimize the risk of failures and ensure continuous operation in critical automation processes.
- Authored detailed documentation including system specifications, process workflows, and maintenance protocols, contributing to clear, accessible knowledge transfer within the project teams. This documentation ensured that the automation systems could be easily maintained, updated, or modified by other engineers and technicians, promoting long-term scalability and ensuring consistent system performance across multiple projects.
- Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, IT specialists, and process operators, to integrate new systems into existing production environments, ensuring that automation solutions were tailored to meet specific manufacturing needs. This collaborative approach ensured seamless transitions between project phases and enhanced the overall efficiency of the production line.
- Participated in system testing and debugging, identifying and resolving technical issues in automation systems. Applied rigorous testing protocols to ensure the robustness of all systems and performed commissioning and functional testing of installed systems, ensuring that all specifications were met and operational standards were achieved.