Ravi Patel Combines Technical and Leadership Skills to Cut Through Complexities

Leading the controls engineering department at ID Technology, Patel, a 2022 On the Rise Awards Winner, designs automation systems that meet industry standards and customer requirements.

Ravi Patel, controls engineering manager, ID Technology
Ravi Patel, controls engineering manager, ID Technology

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, recently announced its fifth annual On the Rise Awards winners. Developed by PMMI’s Emerging Leaders Committee, the awards recognize 10 young professionals who have demonstrated leadership potential in packaging and processing. Ravi Patel, controls engineering manager at ID Technology, a ProMach company, is one of the 2022 winners. Patel’s strong technical and leadership skills have been integral to the successful completion of complex overseas installations.  He has helped attract, retain, and develop new engineers and technicians, and he also introduced improved documentation processes and procedures for projects. Patel is currently working toward his Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification through the International Society of Automation and is also a Six Sigma White Belt. He recently spoke with OEM magazine about his current role and career objectives.

 

OEM: Can you provide a brief description of what your company does?

Patel: ID Technology is a division of ProMach that specializes in labeling automation, coding, marking, and label production solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries. The branch I am based out of develops labeling equipment [and] custom solutions.

 

OEM: What is your role and responsibilities at the company?

Patel: I lead the controls engineering department which entails developing automated system designs such as schematics, electrical panel layouts, and bills of materials to conform to ISO standards [and] customer requirements. I also design, program, and debug PLC and HMI programs for systems involving VFDs, steppers, and servo motion control using multiple platforms (concept to qualification). Some of my other responsibilities include programming vision cameras for inspection, data processing, and product identification, track & trace, and rejection. Additionally, I create documentation to meet compliance requirements, SOPs, work instructions, change control, and overall equipment manuals.


OEM: During your 6.5 years at the company, have you had the opportunity to learn different sides of the business?  

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