Vikas Thakur
About Vikas Thakur
Vikas Thakur is a Senior Automation Engineer at Phoenix Contact in India, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in instrumentation engineering and extensive experience in project management, installation, and software development.
Work at Phoenix Contact
Vikas Thakur has been employed at Phoenix Contact as a Senior Automation Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to various international projects that emphasize Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT). His responsibilities include project management, installation, commissioning, and software development, which encompass machine testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Previous Experience in Automation Engineering
Prior to joining Phoenix Contact, Vikas Thakur worked at Delta Electronics as a Senior Instrumentation Engineer from 2014 to 2019. His tenure at Delta Electronics spanned five years, during which he operated in the Kashipur Area, India. Before that, he served as an Instrumentation Engineer at SURYA Roshni Ltd. for one year in 2013 to 2014, also in the Kashipur Area.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Thakur holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Paavai Engineering College, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he completed specialized training in Germany from 2019 to 2020, focusing on programming and project execution related to Special Purpose Machines.
Skills and Specializations
Vikas Thakur possesses extensive experience in project management, installation, commissioning, and software development. His skill set includes machine testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting, which are critical in the automation engineering field. His current focus on Industry 4.0 and IIOT highlights his commitment to advancing technology in industrial applications.