Syed Zaryab Ali Shah Rizvi
Electrical Engineer · PLC & Robotics Specialist · Industrial Automation Expert
Based in Latina, Italy · Programming the robots that build the future of automotive manufacturing across the USA, France, Italy, Estonia, and Germany.
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Profile
Turning Code into Motion
I'm an automation engineer who programs and optimizes industrial robots from KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, and Yaskawa Motoman for the Tyre Mounting and Glass industries serving global automotive clients. From vision tracking and PLC logic to virtual commissioning, I deliver robust, safe, and efficient production systems.
Multi-Vendor Robotics
KUKA, ABB, Fanuc & Yaskawa Motoman programming and optimization across international automotive clients.
Vision Tracking
Keyence, Fanuc & Cognex systems with high-resolution cameras for real-time detection and quality control.
PLC & HMI Integration
Siemens TIA Portal expertise in LAD, FBD, SCL with HMI/SCADA integration and diagnostics.
Current Role
Software Programmer — PLC & Robotics
Icap Group · September 2024 – Present · Automated solutions provider for Automotive
What I Build
  • Program & optimize KUKA, ABB, Fanuc and Yaskawa Motoman robots for Tyre Mounting & Glass
  • Design vision tracking systems with high-resolution cameras and encoders for real-time positioning
  • Build 3D simulations in ROBOGUIDE, KUKA SIM, MotoSim & ABB RobotStudio for virtual commissioning
  • Implement PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/IP and OPC UA for seamless device communication
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing to reduce cycle times and boost OEE
Safety & Standards
Implemented Safety Integrated Systems and diagnostic routines compliant with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational safety.
Built reusable function blocks for complex logic, cutting development time and improving maintainability.
Experience Journey
A progression through global automotive automation, from internships to leading commissioning of production lines.
1
SSGC Intern
2019 · Safety equipment testing & tenders for a $20M project at a state-owned natural gas supplier.
2
Graduate Trainee
2020 · Electrical schemes on Revit, feasibility studies, and machine monitoring via LabVIEW & MATLAB at S. & M Jaffer.
3
Commissioning Engineer
2023–24 · Pilot manager for body assembly lines at Stellantis, commissioning the Jeep Compass BEV.
4
PLC & Robotics Programmer
2024–Now · Multi-vendor robotics and vision systems for global automotive clients at Icap Group.
Stellantis S.P.A
Electrical Commissioning Engineer
July 2023 – August 2024 · Leading global automaker (Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, DS). As pilot manager, I commissioned body assembly production lines to STLA standards — culminating in the Jeep Compass BEV.
10%
Process Reliability
Improvement from obsolescence studies, logic development & Poke-Yoke analysis.
15%
Risk Reduction
Achieved through FAT, SAT and HAZOP, extending system life cycle.
2D/3D
CAD Layouts
Production line layouts and safety zone designs on CAD.
Designed control cabinet electrical schemes on Eplan P8, verified PLC logic (FBs, FCs, memory I/Os), and secured Profinet communication using Proneta Siemens for fault diagnosis. Enhanced asset integrity through end-to-end maintenance with SAP and resolved shutdowns using Root Cause Failure techniques.
Featured Projects
Engineering in Action
Automated Glass Bonding
Icap Group — Programmed robots for silicon extrusion to bond monitors with components and glass, plus a second robot for stacking applications.
Windshield Packaging
Icap Group — Programmed automatic pick-and-place with vision and live tracking using three robots to package windscreen glass from the glass oven.
DS D8 Commissioning
Stellantis — Managed the DS D8 production line installation, ensuring standards alignment via strength, cycle time, diagnostic and FMEA tests.
Innovation & Academic Projects
Electrical Calibration Interface
Politecnico di Milano · Automation & Control
Developed a highly conducive LabVIEW interface for communication with millimeters and calibrators — featuring automatic debugging, real-time database communication, and automatic report generation.
Smart Metering with LoRa
NUST · Instrumentation & Measurement
Devised a dual-functionality smart meter capable of remote communication using LoRa — a recent low-power, long-range, low-cost LPWAN protocol.

From real-time database integration to long-range IoT communication, these projects reflect a passion for blending software, instrumentation, and connectivity.
Technical Toolkit
Skills & Software
A broad command of the tools that power modern industrial automation — from PLC programming environments to robotic simulation suites.
Robotics & Simulation
  • ROBOGUIDE
  • KUKA SIM & Work Visual
  • MotoSim
  • ABB RobotStudio
PLC & Control
  • TIA Portal
  • RSLogix 500
  • Eplan P8
  • Relay PSL
Engineering & Analysis
  • MATLAB & LabVIEW
  • ETAP & Multisim
  • Power World
  • SAP & Dialux
Core competencies: Maintenance Management · EHS · Process Improvement · Supply Chain · SAP Procurement · Project Management · Risk Assessment · Electrical Designing · Data Science
Education & Certifications
MS Electrical Engineering
Politecnico di Milano · Milan, Italy · Feb 2021 – July 2023
BE Electrical Engineering
NUST · Karachi, Pakistan · Sept 2016 – July 2020
Fanuc Robotics Certificate
Robot control courses (RO00DL, RO03, RO04 & RO06) · Fanuc MI · April 2024
Google Project Management
Professional Certificate · Coursera · Ongoing since May 2024

Languages: English C1 · Italian B2
Beyond Engineering
Achievements & Leadership
Awards & Recognition
  • National Circuit Designing Champion · FAST NUCES, 2018
  • Ping Pong District Champion U16 · SSC Board Sukkur, 2013
Erasmus Scholar Experience
  • Forum Theatre exchange in Lithuania exploring social issues through Image Theatre
  • Erasmus+ "We Choose to Game-If-It" in Portugal, focused on gamification
  • Led workshops, debates and outdoor activities across Porto & Lisbon
Event Head — Sports Week
Led a team of 20 organizers to plan and execute a successful sports week.
  • 20+ games hosted
  • 500+ participants
  • Managed operations, costs, scheduling & prize ceremony