Syed Muhammad Raza Abidi, Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Syed Muhammad Raza Abidi

Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Rivian Inc

Location
United States - Normal
Education
Master's degree, Power Systems
Experience
10 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 7 Months

Senior Automation and Controls Engineer at Rivian Inc
  • United States - Normal
  • My current job since January 2023
Conveyors, Controls and Systems Engineer at Rivian Automotive
  • United States - Normal
  • November 2021 to January 2023
Electrical Engineer at Clearpath Robotics
  • Canada - Kitchener
  • March 2019 to November 2021
Controls Designer at BOS Innovations
  • Canada - London
  • September 2017 to October 2018
Electrical Application Specialist at CAD Microsolutions
  • Canada - Etobicoke
  • January 2017 to September 2017
Electrical Engineer at AXACT pvt. Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2013 to March 2015

Installation & commissioning of Diesel Gensets CAT and F.G Wilson of different capacities at different extensions of Axact.
Designing and execution for the Synchronization of 120 KVA x 2 UPS, installation of 80 kVA, 20 kVA 93 series UPS EATON brand.
Deployment of ATS PDU APC Brand in main server racks without shutdown for power redundancy.
Replacement of a Load Break switch of LT panel without any shutdown.
Design and installation of New ATS, MOR to ensure better power redundency.
All electrical installation for a new laundry project and centralize kitchens
Managed & coordinated the Axact house Elevator extension work.
Installation of Analogue and IP based Cameras with NVR & DVR of Axact house. Electrical, Networking, Cabling, Shifting and Up gradation of CCTV surveillance & security room.
Designed and installed PA system for surround sound system and to use in case of emergency.
Up gradation of server room and network cabling, Up gradation and maintenance of network racks and net work system.
Upgradation of ventilation systems for building positivity.
Documentation of all projects before and after the completion e.g BOQs, reports e.t.c
Complete design & execution of electrical lightning, power, ATS, DBs, Installation of Genset and UPS for new extension project of Axact.
Designing & installation of Media recording room& cable networking system using 7 dish, digital converters, decoders with proper cabling.

Electrical Engineer at Marriott Hotel Karachi
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • September 2012 to January 2013

 Core responsibility was to design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipments, facilities, components, products, and systems.
 Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
 Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
 Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
 Manage the electrical staff and assign duties to technicians and supervisors.
 Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
 Worked on LT and HT panels, Load Break Switches, MCCB & ACB.
 Maintenace of 1275 CAT 6 Genset and 1265 Cumin Genset.

Site Engineer at S.A Engineering
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2011 to March 2012

This company is currently working on different projects providing Engineering solutions.I am working on Cybernet (lakson group) data center renovation, HVAC, Lightning and automation.

Internee at Pakistan steel Mill (PASMIC)
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2010 to January 2011

visited 4 departments realted to Electrical engineering..tried to learn things n see what is happening in practical..Generation, Distribution, instrumentation, Electric repairing..

Education

Master's degree, Power Systems
  • at Western University Ontario
  • July 2016

• All courses were selected to learn about power systems comprehensively. • The in-depth learning of power flow, selection, and installation of CB according to fault analysis • The study of protection systems and coordination schemes of different protective relays, fuses, sectionalizers for a generation, transmission and distribution. • FACTS devices for improvement of power system voltage, power flow, HVDC bus, power loops etc. Completed a research review of 3 industrial case studies for ‘Integration of Wind farms to utility grid using STATCOM’ • Modeling Power Systems for Protection, Control, and Transients Studies using PSCAD. Modeled and analyzed dynamic & static loads, Transformers, Transmission lines, Surge arresters and PSS to control local mode oscillations using PSCAD. • High-frequency power converters increased my knowledge in electronics and helped me in understanding converters thoroughly. • Robotics & automation helped me in learning the PLC ladder logic (Allen Bradley) and developed my skills in mechanical aspects of engineering. • The Project management course have increased my non-technical skills which I believe are very important for an engineer to help the company in all aspects of engineering and management.

Bachelor's degree, Power
  • at NED university of engineering and technology Karachi
  • March 2012

Learnt about generation Distribution Transmission and machine desiging as core subjects.Different computer courses and electronics courses were also taught as secondary courses.

Specialties & Skills

Power Generation
Communication Written
Power Distribution
Microsoft Office
Maintenance Management
Project Management
Teamwork
Troubleshooting

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Professional Engineer (Ontario) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2019
Yes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
September 2013
Yes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2013
Valid Until:
April 2013

Hobbies

  • Reading, Playing healthy games