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title: "JOEL ZACHARIAH JACOB - Post Graduate Engineer Trainee in Thodupuzha | Tal"
description: "Meet JOEL ZACHARIAH JACOB, BTech Mechatronics Engineering | Robotics, IoT & Automation enthusiasts Building Smart Bots & Bold Dreams based in Thodupuzha. AI stack includes claude code, codex, and gemini. Explore public work links including joelzjacobtech.netlify.app."
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# JOEL ZACHARIAH JACOB on Tal

## Headline

BTech Mechatronics Engineering \| Robotics, IoT & Automation enthusiasts Building Smart Bots & Bold Dreams

## About

🎓 B\.Tech Mechatronics Engineering Graduate \| Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Passionate Embedded Systems, IoT, Robotics, and Industrial Automation Engineer with hands\-on experience in designing intelligent automation solutions and embedded applications\. Experienced in developing robotics, IoT systems, AI vision\-based automation, and industrial control solutions through academic projects, internships, and professional training\. Completed internships at Hyundai Motor India Ltd\., SMEClabs, and iHub Kochi, gaining practical exposure to production automation, embedded systems, AI & Machine Learning, IoT integration, and QA/NDT\. Further strengthened my industrial automation expertise by completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Smart Factory Automation \(PGDSFA\) at Cognidel, where I gained hands\-on experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems using Siemens, Allen\-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schneider Electric platforms\. 💡 What I Do • Embedded System Development using Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi • PLC Programming, HMI Development & SCADA Applications • AI Vision\-Based Robotics using YOLO and OpenCV • Industrial Automation & Smart Manufacturing Solutions • IoT\-Based Monitoring and Control Systems • Robotics Prototyping and Sensor Integration 🛠 Technical Skills Embedded Systems \| IoT \| Arduino \| ESP32 \| Raspberry Pi \| Embedded C \| Python \| PLC Programming \| Siemens TIA Portal \| Allen\-Bradley Studio 5000 \| Mitsubishi GX Works3 \| Schneider Electric PLC \| HMI \| SCADA \| OpenCV \| YOLO \| Computer Vision \| Electronics \| Sensors & Actuators \| Industrial Automation 🚀 Projects • AI Vision Pick\-and\-Place Robot • Industry 5\.0 Smart Sorting System • Mobility X – Ceiling\-Mounted Assistive Robot • Electric Go\-Kart Development & Smart Lighting System • Glass Cleaning Robot • Day\-Night Lighting System Using Optical Fiber • IoT Relay Automation System 🌱 Currently Exploring • Industrial Robotics • Advanced PLC Programming & SCADA Systems • Machine Vision & AI Automation • Embedded AI & Edge Computing • Industry 4\.0 & Smart Factory Technologies 🤝 I'm always open to connecting with professionals and exploring opportunities in Embedded Systems, IoT, Robotics, Industrial Automation, PLC Programming, and Smart Manufacturing\. Feel free to connect and collaborate\!

## Location

Thodupuzha

## AI stack

claude code

codex

gemini

openai

## Work experience

Post Graduate Engineer Trainee at Cognidel, Jun 2026 \- Sep 2026 · 3 mo, Banglore, Hands\-on experience in Siemens, Allen\-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schneider Electric PLC programming\. Exposure to HMI development, SCADA systems, and industrial automation\. Worked on PLC logic development, troubleshooting, and machine control applications\.

Intern – Hyundai Motor India Ltd\. at Hyundai Motor Company, Jan 2026 \- Feb 2026 · 2 mos, Chennai, Observed PLC\-based automation in automotive production lines Studied robotic assembly workflow and sensor–actuator coordination Gained exposure to industrial quality inspection processes

Intern – QA/QC & NDT – SMEC Labs at SMEC Automation, Jun 2025 \- Jul 2025 · 2 mos, Kochi, Learned non\-destructive testing techniques and QA procedures Performed inspection\-based lab testing and safety checks

Intern – AI & Machine Learning – SMEC Labs at SMEC Automation, Jun 2024 \- Jul 2024 · 2 mos, Kochi, Worked on supervised ML preprocessing and model evaluation Implemented basic real\-time AI application workflows

Technical Head – Rotaract Club of Hindustan University at Rotaract, Oct 2023 \- Mar 2024 · 6 mos, Chennai, Managed technical execution of Vikara, Umeedh, and Aigiri events Coordinated project teams and system setups

## Education

Bachelor of Technology \- BTech, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Hindustan University

Bachelor of Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

## Public links

- joelzjacobtech\.netlify\.app: https://joelzjacobtech\.netlify\.app/

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