Sridhar Jagadesan Philadelphia, PA 2026 → Robotics & Automation Engineer Get Resume →

Sridhar

Robotics & Automation Engineer specialized in autonomous systems and intelligent automation that solve real manufacturing problems. My mission is to make machines not just efficient, but genuinely autonomous. I've had the privilege of engineering at PCI Pharma Services, Pricol Industries, and Drexel University and more.

About Me

Robotics & Automation Engineer with early-career experience in manufacturing systems, process optimization, and robotic system design. A recent Master's graduate in Robotics and Autonomy at Drexel University, after a Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Automation from PSG College of Technology. I've improved production efficiency through real-time monitoring solutions in regulated environments and contributed to the design and navigation of autonomous mobile robots — skilled in Lean practices, OEE improvement, and automation tools like ROS2. Eager to apply robotics and automation expertise to drive efficiency and innovation in engineering roles.

Skills

Projects

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

Designed the mechanical structure of an industrial AMR in SolidWorks and developed ROS2-based navigation by integrating SLAM algorithms; optimized the towing/tugging mechanism for smoother operation and higher load capacity. Built at Pricol Industries.

SolidWorks ROS2 SLAM

Toilet Cleaning Robot

Final year project (lead) — designed and developed an autonomous robotic system using sensor-based navigation and BLDC motor control, with full mechanical design in SolidWorks and embedded systems for real-time motion control.

SolidWorks Embedded Systems Sensor Navigation

RC Electric Vehicle for Sustainable Weeding

Project lead — designed and simulated a battery-powered RC EV for eco-friendly agricultural weed control, including a feasibility study on sustainable farming alternatives.

EV Design Simulation

Motion Planning Research — ICAARS 2022

Compared traditional and ML-based path planning algorithms and identified optimal collision avoidance techniques across platforms; presented at ICAARS 2022.

Path Planning ML

Marathon Gym Tracker

Details coming soon — this project is still being finalized.

TBD

Experience

Engineering Co-op — PCI Pharma Services

Philadelphia, PA · Sept 2025 – Mar 2026

  • Analyzed production data using MES/OEE tools to identify downtime drivers, improving line efficiency by 10%
  • Deployed Raven.ai system enabling real-time OEE monitoring, reducing manual tracking effort by 8 hours/week
  • Supported process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and new product introduction in a cGMP-regulated environment
  • Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput
  • Implemented Lean and 5S methodologies, improving workspace efficiency and reducing cycle time

Mechanical Engineering Intern — Pricol Industries Ltd

India · Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

  • Designed mechanical structure of an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) using SolidWorks
  • Developed ROS2-based navigation for industrial deployment by integrating SLAM algorithms
  • Optimized towing and tugging mechanism, resulting in smoother operations and higher load capacities

Education

Drexel University

MS in Robotics and Autonomy · Sep 2024 – June 2026

College of Engineering Dean's Scholarship · CGPA 3.56

PSG College of Technology

BE in Robotics and Automation · Oct 2020 – June 2024

CGPA 7.98/10

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