Ing. Hamza Bin Zahid
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Professional experience for Hamza Bin Zahid
- Current 10 months, since Aug 2025
R&D Intern – Power Electronics Optimization HVDC Converters
Schaeffler Automotive · Regensburg, Germany
Designed and optimized an automotive DC/DC buck converter (20V→12V, 18.5W) using MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape. Built a multi-objective genetic algorithm framework — black-box, simulation-in-the-loop — achieving 1.736% efficiency improvement and ~15% inductor size reduction. Eliminated 30–40% passive component oversizing via penalty-based ripple constraint enforcement. Conducted RMS current analysis, efficiency mapping, and structured technical validation documentation. Developed a HVDAQ (NI DAQ + BNC2110)
- 2 years and 4 months, Jun 2021 - Sep 2023
Electrical Engineer
British American Tobacco
Electrical Engineer | Leadership & Automation: Upgraded PLC systems, enhanced HMI, improved MTTR. Operational Excellence: Achieved 85.3% OEE, 77.3 min MTBF. Sustainability Leadership: Water Stewardship Certification, 2.7 MW solar, 50.2% recycling, Circular Economy. Led EHS across 10 modules, reduced risk High→Low via automation. Managed CAPEX/OPEX, KPIs, RCA/CAPA/PDCA, LOTO, Lean/IWS alignment.
- 1 year and 7 months, Nov 2019 - May 2021
Assistant Engineer Electrical
Time Ceramics Pvt. Ltd.
Led €6M CAPEX power plant expansion, boosting capacity 10.5→17.3 MW (+65%) via 4×1.7 MW MAN engines on 6 kV busbar. Synchronized generation using DEIF AGC4, optimizing thermal/electrical performance. Managed full lifecycle: feasibility, CAPEX approval, vendor selection, technical bids, design review, commissioning, MoC, HSE. Installed 5×2600 kVA transformers, Siemens NXAIR switchgear; ensured protection (50/51, differential, earth fault, reverse power). Delivered on time, zero incidents; operated MV network
- 1 year and 8 months, Nov 2017 - Jun 2019
Trainee Electrical Engineer
Huawei Technologies
•Renewable Energy Integration: Spearheaded integration of renewable energy across 80 telecom sites. •Solar Power Plant Maintenance: Led maintenance initiatives and electronic component testing at solar power plants. •KPI Establishment and Management: Responsible for MTBF, MTTR, and Network Availability KPIs.
Educational background for Hamza Bin Zahid
- Current 2 years and 8 months, since Oct 2023
Electrical Engineering
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg
Actively looking for an Internship, Work student or Masters Thesis
Languages
English
C1 (Fluent)
German
A1-A2 (Basic)
Urdu
C2 (Expert / native speaker)
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