Pejman Karegar
QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD Electrical Engineering – 2023
  • PLC programming S5, S7
  • WinCC Design
SOFTWARE
  • AutoCAD electrical schematics
  • WinCC Siemens
  • Siemens TIA Portal
Analysis Tools
  • Excel (for numerical method analysis)
  • Ardupilot Mission Planner
  • Python serial / data logging
  • MATLAB / Simulink
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
  • Persian

Pejman Karegar

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER

Skills Overview

Pejman is an automation and controls engineer with a PhD from Auckland University of Technology and hands-on industry practice in Wellington. He combines deep expertise in control system design, PLC programming, and switchboard engineering with a research background in embedded hardware, AI-based optimisation, and autonomous system control. His work spans the full project lifecycle from electrical schematics and firmware development through to on-site commissioning, client handover, and technical documentation across industrial, commercial, HVAC, and IoT-connected applications.

    • CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN & PLC PROGRAMMING – Pejman has hands-on experience designing and implementing control logic for various automation projects. Working with Siemens controllers in TIA Portal, he has developed ladder logic for HVAC plant sequencing, motor control, VSD integration, and fault handling.
    • SWITCHBOARD & ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC DESIGN – Pejman produces detailed control switchboard designs in AutoCAD covering power distribution, control wiring, I/O terminal arrangements, and protection device selection. His industry experience spans switchboards for chiller plant compressor systems, AHU controls, VSD drives, and general building services.
    • COMMISSIONING, TESTING & SITE SUPPORT – Pejman carries out on-site commissioning across the full control lifecycle, sensor calibration, alarm setpoint verification, sequence of operations testing, interlocks validation, and client handover.
    • AI-DRIVEN OPTIMISATION & AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS – Pejman applies AI and advanced optimisation methods to improve system performance, helping autonomous and connected systems operate more efficiently through smarter decision-making, reduced energy consumption, and more reliable data flow. These strengths are highly relevant to intelligent process control, predictive maintenance strategies, and energy-efficient automation design.
    • TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING – Pejman has extensive experience producing clear, accurate technical documentation including the preparation of functional design descriptions, wiring schedules, and commissioning reports across a range of project environments.
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    PERSONAL STATEMENT

    I’ve enjoyed working on a wide range of automation and controls projects across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors in Wellington, alongside research in autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems and Industrial IoT. My experience includes control switchboard design in AutoCAD, Siemens PLC programming, functional design documentation, commissioning, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on practical, reliable outcomes. I particularly enjoy projects where electrical design, control logic, and real-world problem solving come together, and I’m passionate about turning smart engineering ideas into real-world solutions. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, cycling, and swimming.

    Project Experience

    CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN & COMMISSIONING

    HVAC, Industrial & Commercial Projects

    Designed control switchboards and electrical schematics in AutoCAD for a range of industrial, commercial, and residential projects across the Wellington region, authoring functional descriptions to support installation and commissioning teams. Programmed and commissioned PLC controllers in TIA Portal across HVAC and building services applications including chiller plant lead-lag sequencing, compressor capacity step control, heat pump mode changeover with Modbus BMS integration, and commercial AHU/VAV/VSD systems with CO₂-based demand-controlled ventilation. Carried out on-site commissioning including sensor calibration, alarm verification, sequence of operations testing, and client handover.

    AUT
    AI-Optimised Trajectory Control for Fixed-Wing UAV

    Developed an AI-driven flight path optimisation system for a fixed-wing UAV, improving route efficiency, battery usage, and communication reliability during sensor data collection missions. The solution focused on balancing aircraft energy performance with stable field connectivity to maximise overall mission effectiveness.

    Distributed Wireless Telemetry and Monitoring System
    Distributed Wireless Telemetry & Monitoring System

    Delivered a distributed wireless telemetry and monitoring system for large outdoor environments, enabling remote sensing points to communicate with central gateways for real-time monitoring, alarms, and automation control. Simulation-led validation was used before deployment to confirm network reliability and reduce commissioning risk, making the solution well suited to utilities, environmental monitoring, smart infrastructure, and large-area industrial sensing applications.

    Fixed-Wing UAV Mission Path Optimisation

    CALLAGHAN INNOVATION

    Fixed-Wing UAV Mission Path Optimisation

    Developed and tested an optimised fixed-wing UAV mission path in Ardupilot Mission Planner SITL, improving route smoothness, battery efficiency, and field coverage. By analysing aircraft speed, acceleration, and power usage, the design delivered around 25% better energy performance while increasing mission data collection coverage compared with traditional path planning approaches.

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