👤 About Me

Hi, I’m Neel Bhandari — a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for industrial automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

With hands-on experience in both design engineering and automation technologies, I bring a cross-functional approach to building smarter, safer, and more efficient systems. This portfolio documents my technical journey across PLC programming, robotic simulation, SCADA/HMI development, and CNC-based production workflows — all grounded in real tools used in the field.

🧠 Core Areas of Focus

PLC Programming & Logic Design

  • Ladder Diagram, Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Siemens TIA Portal
  • Modular routines, alias tags, safety interlocks, PID control

HMI & SCADA Development

  • Operator interface design with FactoryTalk View ME and WinCC
  • Alarm logic, real-time visualization, analog displays
  • SCADA concepts using Ignition (planned)

Robotics & Motion Systems

  • FANUC RoboGuide and KUKA.Sim-based path planning
  • TCP configuration, offline programming, basic iRVision
  • Coordinated robot-cell simulations with PLC integration

Industrial Networking & Protocols

  • Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA basics
  • Tag communication between PLCs, HMIs, and robots
  • Emulator-based test setups with simulated IO

Engineering Workflow & Simulation

  • I/O mapping, tag tables, and documentation
  • Control logic simulation via Logix Emulate and PLCSIM
  • GitHub-based version control and public documentation

🎓 Education & Certifications

  • Advanced Manufacturing – Humber College (2025)
  • Automation Technician – George Brown College (2024)
  • Mechanical Engineering – Gujarat Technological University (2017)

🏭 Work Experience Snapshot

  • 🛠 CNC & Production Technician @ Workspace48 – Woodstock, Ontario
  • ⚙️ CNC Technician @ SAF-Holland – Woodstock, Ontario
  • 🧾 Mechanical Engineer @ STECO India – Vapi, India

🌐 Why This Portfolio

I created this platform to:

  • Learn by building — not just reading
  • Simulate real plant scenarios using pro-grade tools
  • Demonstrate structured thinking and system-level design
  • Document my progress for employers, peers, and collaborators

Each project is a step toward deeper expertise in robotics, control logic, and smart manufacturing — bridging mechanical design with industrial automation.

📍 Based in Kitchener, Ontario
📧 neelsbhandari@gmail.com
🔗 LinkedIn – ns-bhandari
🌐 Portfolio Website