Sergey Novtsov

Senior robotics and automation engineer with 14+ years of hands-on industrial experience in programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and optimization of KUKA and FANUC industrial robots. Specialized in robotic welding and manufacturing automation, including MIG/MAG and laser welding, automatic part-position detection, trajectory optimization and production cycle improvement. Participated in the implementation of 100+ industrial robots across 40 robotic systems at Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant and 11 robots across 6 robotic systems at Metrovagonmash.

• Ability to adapt
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects
• Action Planning
• Attention to detail
• AutoCAD
• blue print reading
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Lean Manufacturing
• Material Flow
• Microsoft Excel
• Organization
• People leadership
• Problem solving
• Process Mapping
• Process Optimization
• Production Planning
• Project management
• Quality assurance
• Requirements gathering
• Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Compliance
• scheduling
• Stakeholder Management
• Teamwork
• Technical Documentation
• Time management
• Troubleshooting
• Workflow Design

1. Lead Manufacturing Engineer / Robotics Programmer

   JSC Metrovagonmash

   Jan 2020 to Present

   • Develop, program and optimize robotic manufacturing processes using KUKA and FANUC industrial robots. • Develop and implement robotic MIG/MAG arc-welding and laser-welding processes for serial production. • Apply FANUC Touch Sense, KUKA.TouchSense and KUKA TRACC TCP technologies; develop automatic part-position detection and correction solutions. • Optimize robot trajectories, process parameters and cycle times; conduct trials, debugging and validation directly on production equipment. • Diagnose and resolve technological problems; support and modernize operating robotic cells in serial production. • Participate in technical specifications, equipment selection, supplier evaluation, acceptance, commissioning and production ramp-up. • Train production operators and coordinate engineers, automation specialists, production departments and equipment suppliers. • Implemented 4 new robotic manufacturing systems from technical development through commissioning and serial production. • Implemented FANUC Touch Sense 3D part-position detection for robotic welding of metro-car body sidewalls, improving positioning accuracy and welding stability. • Reduced production cycle time by more than 30% through robot-program and process optimization. • Commissioned a second robotic laser-welding system for metro-car window-frame structures and developed programs for St. Petersburg and Minsk metro cars. • Participated in robotic welding projects for metro-car center sill/bolster structures and roof assemblies; trained 20+ operators.

2. Lead Manufacturing Engineer / Robotics Programmer

   JSC Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant (TVSZ)

   Jan 2012 to Jan 2020

   • Programmed, configured and optimized KUKA and FANUC industrial robots in high-volume manufacturing. • Developed and debugged robot programs directly on production equipment and supported serial production. • Participated in implementation, acceptance, commissioning and production launch of new robotic systems. • Optimized trajectories, robot programs and cycle times; diagnosed and resolved robotic process problems. • Participated in modernization of existing robotic cells and developed solutions to improve productivity and process stability. • Coordinated a small group of manufacturing engineers/programmers during production activities. • Hands-on applications included arc welding, laser welding, submerged arc welding, plasma cutting, bending, grinding, trimming, rolling and shot blasting. • Participated in implementation of 100+ industrial robots across 40 robotic manufacturing systems.

1. Pushkin Leningrad State University

   Specialist Degree, Organization Management

   Saint Petersburg

   2015

2. Saransk Electromechanical College

   Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education, Maintenance and Repair of Radio-Electronic Equipment

   2008