CHETAN KHOLE

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL ENGINEER

Designing and commissioning reliable industrial control systems: Field Instruments · PLC/DCS · SCADA/HMI · IIoT · Safety (SIS). I build robust loops, clean HMIs, and data-driven maintenance pipelines.

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Exploring, Learning, and Building Systems

Field Instrumentation

Transmitters, valves, analyzers, calibration & loop checks.

PLC / DCS

IEC 61131-3, modular routines, interlocks, safety.

SCADA / HMI

Alarms, trends, navigation, 1-line P&IDs with clarity.

Industrial Networks

OPC UA/DA, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, MQTT IIoT.

Commissioning

FAT/SAT, documentation, punch lists, handover packages.

Reliability

Predictive maintenance with clean data pipelines.

Projects

Hybrid automation handling and inspection preview
Multi-Domain Hybrid Automation for Handling & Inspection
PLC + Embedded System + controllers with Robotic Arm Integrated for detection, sorting and monitoring.

Using communication protocols like Modbus to make system Multi Domain.

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PLC assembler automation preview
PLC Assembler Automation
Designed, programmed, and tested a two-axis pick-and-place assembly line using Studio 5000 Logix Designer for ladder logic in Factory I/O.

3D simulation with modular JSR-based routines, with virtual commissioning.

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CI/CD pipeline optimizer preview
Smart Industrial Safety System
Built IoT-enabled safety system using ESP32 for real-time industrial hazard monitoring.

Enabled remote alerts and automated alarms to improve workplace safety standards.

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SCADA integration platform preview
Home Automation Project
Developed IoT platform for remote appliance control, increasing home energy efficiency.

Integrated smart switches and sensors, providing user convenience and real-time feedback.

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Predictive maintenance AI preview
PCB Design Project
Designed and modeled custom PCBs, creating 3D layouts, component selection, and detailed schematics.

Improved schematic design, layout, and prototyping skills in PCB.

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Technical Skills

Industrial Automation

  • Siemens S7-1500/1200 · Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
  • SCADA (WinCC, FactoryTalk) · HMI development
  • Loop tuning · Interlocks · Safety (SIS basics)

Software & Data

  • Python, C#/.NET, SQL, Git
  • CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
  • Docker, Monitoring & Logging

Protocols & Networks

  • OPC UA/DA, Modbus TCP/RTU
  • Profinet, Ethernet/IP
  • MQTT · IIoT data pipelines

Commissioning

  • FAT/SAT procedures · Documentation
  • Calibration · I/O checks · Punch lists
  • Training & handover

Experience

Senior Automation Engineer
TechFlow Industries
2021 - Present
  • Led multi-site automation initiatives, +40% efficiency
  • Led multi-site automation initiatives, +40% efficiency
  • Led multi-site automation initiatives, +40% efficiency
  • Led multi-site automation initiatives, +40% efficiency
Automation Engineer
Industrial Solutions Corp
2019 - 2021
  • Led multi-site automation initiatives, +40% efficiency
  • HMI integration with existing SCADA standards
  • Downtime reduced by 30% via predictive maintenance
  • Cross-functional delivery on time and under budget
Junior Controls Engineer
AutoTech Systems
2017 - 2019
  • Ladder logic for ControlLogix; commissioning support
  • Documentation: P&IDs, loop diagrams, FAT/SAT reports
  • Protocols: OPC, Modbus, Profinet fundamentals
  • Safety awareness (basic SIL concepts)

Ready to Build Something Reliable?

Open to freelance and full-time roles in Instrumentation & Control. Let’s make your plant reliable, safe, and observable.