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Rongeet Talukdar

Electrical & Automation Engineer

Industrial Automation · Power Systems · Renewable Energy · AI-driven Engineering

Electrical, Automation and Instrumentation Engineer with an M.Sc. in Electrical Energy Engineering and industrial experience in EPC automation, PLC/DCS systems, power electronics, renewable energy, and smart power systems. Passionate about intelligent industrial systems, digital twins, AI-driven optimization, and sustainable energy solutions.

Rongeet Talukdar
M.Sc. in Electrical Energy Engineering
University of Bologna
Currently
ArcelorMittal Design and Engineering Center
About

Engineering intelligent industrial systems.

Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation Engineer with nearly 2 years of professional experience in EPC engineering, industrial automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems for large-scale steel manufacturing projects. Currently serving as a Junior Manager at ArcelorMittal Design & Engineering Centre and holding an M.Sc. in Electrical Energy Engineering from the University of Bologna. Experienced in automation engineering, technical specifications, I/O engineering, vendor technical evaluations, and multidisciplinary project coordination for international industrial projects. International exposure through engineering projects involving teams across India, Germany, the USA, and China. Passionate about Industrial Automation, Electrical Power Systems, Renewable Energy, and continuously expanding expertise in emerging engineering technologies.

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Years Engineering Experience
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Projects (3 International, 2 India)
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Publications (3 Published, 2 In Progress)
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Certifications
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Programming Languages

Education

M.Sc. Electrical Energy Engineering
University of Bologna
2020 – 2023
Power SystemsRenewable EnergyPower ElectronicsProtection Systems
B.E. Electrical Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
2016 – 2020
Electrical MachinesControl SystemsPower Distribution
Experience

A path through industry and innovation.

Sep 2024 — Present

Junior Manager — Automation & Instrumentation

ArcelorMittal Design & Engineering Centre
IndiaGermanyUSAChina
  • PLC/DCS architecture development for large-scale steel manufacturing.
  • Automation Configuration Diagrams, Control Philosophy, Instrument Lists, Cable Schedules.
  • Technical Specifications, Vendor Technical Evaluation, FAT support.
  • Industrial network design and EPC project execution across four continents.
EV Fast Charging

Application Engineer Intern

Alpitronic — Italy
EVPower Electronics
  • Hypercharger systems and high-power EV fast chargers.
  • Converter validation and characterization.
  • Power electronics testing for high-power DC fast charging.
Transformer & HV

Electrical Engineering Intern

Crompton Greaves
Diagnostics
  • Transformer diagnostics including Frequency Response Analysis (FRA).
  • Electrical testing of high-voltage equipment.
  • Hands-on with HV measurement & condition monitoring techniques.
Featured Projects

Selected work across automation, energy and research.

A snapshot of industrial deliverables, academic prototypes and applied research.

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Automation

Industrial Automation Engineering

ArcelorMittal Design & Engineering Centre — EPC steel projects & EV converters

Automation Configuration Diagrams, PLC/DCS engineering, instrument lists and FAT support across global steel projects, plus high-power EV converter modeling from my Alpitronic internship.

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AM/NS Hazira — Pickling Line & Tandem Cold Mill (India)

  • Expert automation system design through Automation Configuration Diagrams for the entire PLC/DCS control system.
  • Technical procurement assistance to assess vendor automation solutions against project requirements.
  • Detailed engineering — created automation Cable Schedules for instrumentation & communication systems.
  • Plant safety system engineering; design of CCTV and Fire Alarm System architecture.

AM Essen (Germany)

  • Thermal Camera System architecture for industrial process monitoring.
  • Detailed automation engineering — Instrument Lists, PLC/DCS I/O Lists and Cable Schedules.

AM/NS Calvert (USA) — Roll Shop

  • Developed the Automation Configuration Diagram for the Roll Shop control system.
  • Technical bid evaluation of automation vendor proposals against engineering requirements.

AM/NS Vizag — Hot Strip Mill, Reheating Furnace & Roll Shop (Current)

  • Technical specifications for automation across 3 main process areas.
  • Automation Configuration Diagrams for PLC, DCS, HMI, industrial networks, servers and field instrumentation interfaces.

AM/NS Calvert — Reversible Cold Mill (Current Pre-FEED Study)

  • Preliminary automation architecture and technical documentation supporting the Pre-FEED study.

NEMM China — Hot Strip Mill & Reheating Furnace

  • Multi-disciplinary engineering review comparing automation, instrumentation and electrical documentation with EPC project requirements.

Lathe Machine Automation

  • Automation engineering review of vendor technical documentation and control system architecture.
  • Factory Acceptance Test support validating functional performance during remote FAT activities.

EV Hypercharger Converter Modeling — Alpitronic (Internship)

  • Simulated high-power converters using DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
  • Designed and analyzed high-power EV fast-charging converters.
  • Improved efficiency and reliability of hypercharger systems.
  • Thermal and cable optimization; circuit design and troubleshooting.
Renewable

Photovoltaic System with Battery Energy Storage

Master's Degree Project — Renewable Energy & Energy Management System

Integrated solar PV + battery storage system with simulation, energy management strategies and monitoring interface.

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  • Designed and modeled an integrated solar PV system with battery energy storage to improve renewable utilization and reliability.
  • Developed simulation models to analyze PV generation, battery charging/discharging behavior and overall system performance.
  • Implemented energy management strategies for optimized power distribution and storage efficiency.
  • Created a monitoring interface for visualization of key system parameters and user interaction.
  • Evaluated system behavior under varying operating conditions to improve performance and energy availability.

Key Areas: Solar PV Systems, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), Renewable Integration, Energy Management, System Monitoring

Instrumentation

High Temperature LVDT-Based Displacement Measurement System

Bachelor's Degree Project — Industrial Instrumentation System

LVDT-based displacement measurement engineered for high-temperature industrial environments with signal conditioning and accuracy analysis.

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  • Designed and developed an LVDT-based displacement measurement system for high-temperature industrial environments.
  • Engineered sensor integration methodology for accurate position/displacement measurement under challenging conditions.
  • Implemented signal conditioning and measurement techniques to convert sensor output into reliable displacement data.
  • Analyzed system performance focusing on measurement accuracy, stability and environmental reliability.
  • Gained practical experience in industrial sensors, transducer technology and measurement systems.

Key Areas: Industrial Instrumentation, LVDT Sensors, Displacement Measurement, Signal Conditioning, Sensor Integration

Robotics

Autonomous Line-Tracing Robot

IIT Bombay Robotics Workshop Project — Arduino-Based Embedded Automation

Arduino-based autonomous line-following robot with IR sensor feedback, closed-loop navigation logic and motor driver control.

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  • Designed and developed an autonomous line-following robot using Arduino-based embedded control with real-time sensor feedback.
  • Integrated IR sensor modules for path detection and implemented decision logic for automatic movement correction.
  • Programmed Arduino using Embedded C/C++ to process sensor inputs and control DC motors through motor driver circuitry.
  • Implemented closed-loop navigation enabling the robot to detect track deviations and dynamically adjust direction.
  • Hardware integration including sensor calibration, motor control, circuit connections and performance testing.

Key Areas: Arduino, Embedded C/C++, IR Sensors, Motor Driver Module, DC Motors, Robotics Automation

EV Research

Lubricants & Electrical Insulation of EV Motors

Master Thesis — EV Motor Reliability & Insulation Performance

Research on the influence of lubricants on EV motor insulation reliability, chemical compatibility and long-term ageing behavior.

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  • Researched the influence of lubricants on electrical insulation systems of EV motors — reliability, durability and long-term performance.
  • Investigated chemical compatibility between lubricants and insulation materials such as varnishes, resins and protective coatings.
  • Evaluated insulation degradation caused by lubricant exposure, contamination and ageing effects.
  • Comparative analysis of insulation properties using insulation resistance, dielectric strength and material performance characteristics.
  • Studied accelerated ageing methodologies to assess long-term stability of motor insulation under lubricant interaction.
  • Supported improved lubricant selection, maintenance strategies and enhanced EV motor lifetime.

Key Areas: EV Motors, Electrical Insulation Systems, Lubricant Compatibility, Dielectric Testing, Insulation Ageing, Reliability Engineering

View thesis on AMS Laurea
Diagnostics

Transformer Winding Movement Detection using FRA

Bachelor Thesis — Transformer Condition Monitoring & Fault Diagnosis

Simulation-based FRA approach to detect mechanical deformation and winding movement in a 6.6 kV continuous disc-type transformer winding.

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  • Developed a simulation-based approach to identify mechanical deformation and winding movement in a 6.6 kV continuous disc-type transformer winding using FRA.
  • Designed an equivalent winding model based on lumped electrical parameters — series capacitance, ground capacitance and inductance.
  • Created and analyzed transformer winding models in MATLAB/Simulink to evaluate frequency response across operating conditions.
  • Simulated winding faults by modifying electrical parameters and studied their impact on FRA signature variations.
  • Investigated inductance variation for winding deformation and localized mechanical faults across 10 Hz–2 MHz.
  • Analyzed capacitance-related variations associated with disc movement faults, particularly above 400 kHz.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of FRA for transformer diagnostics, predictive maintenance and equipment condition monitoring.

Key Areas: Power Transformers, Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA), Fault Diagnosis, MATLAB/Simulink, Predictive Maintenance, Power System Reliability

Skills

A multidisciplinary engineering toolkit.

Industrial Automation

PLCDCSSCADAHMIControl PhilosophyInstrumentationIndustrial Communication

Power Systems

Load FlowProtectionSmart GridRenewable EnergyTransformer DiagnosticsPower Electronics

Software & Tools

MATLABSimulinkDIgSILENT PowerFactoryEMTPAutoCADLabVIEWPython

Programming

PythonMATLABCC++

Standards

IECISAIEEE

Research

AI in Power SystemsDigital TwinsPredictive Maintenance
Research & Publications

Selected publications.

Peer-reviewed work spanning satellite attitude control, transformer diagnostics, EV integration, and AI-driven industrial automation.

Springer Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering · 2023

PID Control and Estimation of the Attitude Model Applied to Geostationary Satellites

DOI
IEEE ICAECT · 2021

Transformer Winding Movement differentiated using Frequency Response Analysis

DOI
OAIJSE · 2020

Influence of Plug-in Electric Vehicles on Power Distribution System

DOI
Manuscript · 2025

Future Industrial Automation Trends in Energy Efficiency by Bridging the Gaps in PROFIenergy Integration through Real-Time Learning Models

In Progress
Manuscript · 2025

AI-Based Predictive Maintenance and Energy Optimization in Smart Steel Manufacturing Using Industrial IoT

In Progress
Certifications & Awards

Verified expertise & recognition.

Award

NPTEL Star Award 2026 — Discipline Star

Awarded the NPTEL Discipline Star at the NPTEL Star Award 2026 held on March 8, 2026.

Award

NPTEL Star Award 2025 — Believer & Enthusiast

Recognised as NPTEL Star Believer and NPTEL Star Enthusiast at the NPTEL Star Award 2025, IIT Kharagpur Research Park, 20 July 2025.

Award

IISc Bangalore & NPTEL — Certificate of Appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation from IISc Bangalore and NPTEL for translating the course material of "Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices" into Hindi.

Certifications (37)
Introduction to Programming in C
NPTEL · IIT Kanpur · Nov 2018
Power System Engineering
NPTEL · IIT Kharagpur · Mar 2019
Intellectual Property Rights & Competition Law
NPTEL · IIT Kharagpur · Nov 2019
Introduction to Smart Grid
NPTEL · IIT Roorkee · Nov 2020
Python for Data Science
NPTEL · IIT Madras · Feb 2021
Data Science for Engineers
NPTEL · IIT Roorkee · Nov 2020
Advanced Power Electronics & Control
NPTEL · IIT Madras · Nov 2020
Introduction to Machine Learning
Coursera · Duke University · Apr 2020
Data Science Math Skills
Coursera · Duke University · Apr 2020
Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure: Core Fundamentals
Coursera · Google · Apr 2020
Introduction to Power Electronics
Coursera · University of Colorado Boulder · Apr 2020
Converter Circuits
Coursera · University of Colorado Boulder · May 2020
Personality and Human Values
St. Xavier's College · 2016
Data Science: Foundations using R (Specialization)
Coursera · Johns Hopkins University · May 2020
Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning (Specialization)
Coursera · Johns Hopkins University · May 2020
Embedding Sensors and Motors (Specialization)
Coursera · University of Colorado Boulder · May 2020
Energy Production, Distribution & Safety (Specialization)
Coursera · University at Buffalo · Apr 2020
Improving English Communication Skills (Specialization)
Coursera · Georgia Tech · Jun 2020
Python for Everybody (Specialization)
Coursera · University of Michigan · Jul 2020
Career Edge – Knockdown the Lockdown
TCS iON · 2020
Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects & Code Inspectors (Specialization)
Coursera · SUNY · Jul 2020
Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology (Specialization)
Coursera · SUNY · Jul 2020
Power System Protection and Switchgear
NPTEL · IIT Roorkee · Oct 2024
Power Electronics with Wide Band Gap Devices
NPTEL · IIT Mandi · Nov 2024
Smart Grid – Basics to Advanced Technologies
NPTEL · IIT Roorkee · Nov 2024
Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes
NPTEL · IIT Roorkee · Nov 2024
Embedded Sensing, Actuation and Interfacing Systems
NPTEL · IIT Kharagpur · Apr 2025
Signals and Systems
NPTEL · IIT Mandi · Apr 2025
Basic Electrical Circuits
NPTEL · IIT Hyderabad · Nov 2025
Power System Analysis
NPTEL · IIT Kharagpur · Nov 2025
Sensors and Actuators
NPTEL · IISc Bangalore · Apr 2026
Measurement and Instrumentation
NPTEL · IIT Guwahati · Apr 2026
MATLAB Onramp
MathWorks · Nov 2020
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
DataCamp · Jun 2026
Understanding Microsoft Azure
DataCamp · Jun 2025
Understanding Cloud Computing
DataCamp · Jun 2025
Containerization and Virtualization Concepts
DataCamp · May 2025
Research Interests

Working at the edge of automation, energy & AI.

Industrial AutomationArtificial IntelligencePredictive MaintenancePower System EngineeringTransformer DiagnosticsEnergy EfficiencySmart ManufacturingControl SystemsSmart GridsRenewable Energy IntegrationAI in Power SystemsDigital TwinsSustainable Energy Systems
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