Nachiketh Venkatappa Boin

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Simple Latch Circuit in Siemens TIA Portal V16

August 2025

A comprehensive guide to creating and implementing a basic latch/unlatch circuit using Siemens TIA Portal V16. Learn PLC programming fundamentals including hardware configuration, IP addressing, ladder logic programming, and real-time monitoring techniques.

PLC Programming Siemens TIA Portal Automation

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Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

March 2025 – Present · Germany

Specializing in Automation systems and advanced electrical engineering concepts.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics

BMS Institute of Technology and Management

Aug 2019 – June 2023 · Bengaluru, India

CGPA: 8.04/10.00 · Graduated with distinction in electrical and electronics engineering.

Skills

MATLAB Simulink PLC Programming Simatic STEP-7 TIA Portal Rockwell Studio 5000 ISPSoft STM32 C++ Python EPLAN Electric P8 Electrical Commissioning Maintenance SAP S/4HANA SAP ERP

Experience

Assistant Manager – Electrical Automation and Maintenance

JSW Steel

June 2023 – Sep 2024 · Dolvi, Navi Mumbai

Automation Engineer and Shift In charge at SMS-2 Slab Caster Department.

Commissioned EMS (Electromagnetic Stirrer) and Slab Grinder projects
Enabled automation, tested equipment, and solved issues with cross-functional teams
Implemented Kaizen projects improving dummy bar operation and reducing communication breakdowns
Led electrical maintenance activities and troubleshooting during casting operations
Trained in PLC programming, Electrical Drives, and Switchgear Maintenance

Intern Trainee – Engineering (Electrical)

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

March 2023 · Bengaluru

Gained exposure to Coal and Ash Handling plant equipment and automation
Coded logic for Allen Bradley PLCs and designed HMI with Rockwell Studio 5000
Simulated PLCs using Studio 5000 Logix Emulate

Software Engineer Intern

EMO.energy

Jan 2023 – Feb 2023 · Bengaluru

Worked on firmware design for Li-ion Battery BMS and Motor Controller Systems
Simulated Field Oriented Control (FOC) of PMSM in MATLAB
Developed OLED display drivers using STM32 and CubeID

Projects

PLC based Fault Detection and Protection of a Three Phase Induction Motor

Dec 2022 – May 2023

Developed fault detection system using Delta DVP-14SS2 PLC for voltage, current, and temperature variations
Programmed ladder logic, designed HMI, and simulated results in ISPSoft and DOPSoft
Implemented hardware with overload, OV/UV and auxiliary relays, RTD sensor interfaced with PLC

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Simulation of Electric Vehicle & Estimation of State of Charge

June 2022 – Oct 2022

Developed MATLAB/Simulink model for electric vehicle and SOC estimation
Analyzed performance parameters like speed, SOC, and current across different drive cycles
Tested with varying motor power and vehicle body parameters

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Publication

"PLC based Fault Detection and Protection of a Three Phase Induction Motor"

Grenze International Journal of Engineering & Technology (GIJET), 2024, Vol 10.
Co-authored with Prof. Manjula BK.

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Languages

English

Full professional proficiency
TOEFL iBT-99

German

Beginner level proficiency

Hindi

Full professional proficiency

Kannada

Native proficiency