Harikumar Borra

About Me

I am a Mechanical Integration Engineer with a strong interest in robotics, industrial automation, and product-oriented mechanical design. My primary focus is on integrating mechanical systems with robots, PLC-based control systems, sensors, and manufacturing equipment to deliver reliable, scalable, and production-ready automation solutions.

I work at the intersection of mechanical design, automation hardware, and control systems, ensuring that individual components function together as a cohesive, efficient, and maintainable system in real-world manufacturing environments.

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Integration Engineering Focus

• End-to-end mechanical integration for automated systems

• Coordinating mechanical, robotic, and control interfaces

• Ensuring manufacturability, serviceability, and automation readiness

• Translating design intent into robust production systems

• Supporting commissioning, debugging, and continuous improvement

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Robotics & Automation Integration

• Industrial robot integration

  • Welding, assembly, handling, and material transfer

• End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT)

  • Mechanical design and functional integration

• Robotic workcell layout

  • Reach studies

  • Access and maintenance planning

• BIW (Body-in-White) fixture integration

  • Welding and assembly fixture concepts

• Sensor integration

  • Proximity, presence, and process sensors

• Mechanical decisions aligned with:

  • Cycle time optimization

  • Accuracy and repeatability

  • Robot accessibility

  • Long-term system stability

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Automation-Oriented Design Philosophy

As an integration engineer, I focus on how mechanical design impacts system-level performance, including:

• Robot accuracy and path consistency

• Ease of commissioning and debugging

• Reduction of manual adjustments

• Maintainability and service access

• Scalability for future upgrades

I believe strong integration comes from designing with the full system in mind, not isolated components.

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Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Working closely with:

  • Robotics programmers

  • PLC and controls engineers

  • Manufacturing and production teams

• Translating automation requirements into mechanical solutions

• Supporting troubleshooting during trials and ramp-up

• Learning from shop-floor feedback to improve designs

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Engineering Software & Digital Tools

Alongside mechanical integration, I am building supporting software systems to enhance engineering workflows:

• Spring Boot for backend development

• Internal engineering dashboards

• Automation data visualization concepts

• Personal technical blogging platforms

• Tools that connect engineering data with decision-making

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Long-Term Vision

My long-term goal is to grow into a well-rounded Integration Engineer capable of contributing across the entire automation lifecycle—from concept design and mechanical integration to commissioning, optimization, and digital enablement of manufacturing systems.

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What Drives Me

• Solving real-world integration challenges

• Understanding how mechanical design influences automation behavior

• Building systems that are reliable on the shop floor—not just on CAD

• Continuous learning across mechanics, robotics, controls, and software