Saravana Sakthivel
Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Enthusiastic Product Systems Configuration / Integration Engineer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, automation to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Machine configuration and Product health analysis. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Virtual product development and Data Analysis Industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineer
HBT (Hauhinco Mining Technology)
02.2022 - Current
- Working as Configuration and System Integration Engineer for HBT Longwall Mining division
- Responsible for preparing initial BOM and Layout drawings, simulation models and render outputs as per Mine tender requirement.
- Preparing light weight 3D visualization for complete Longwall mine
- Performing complex Engineering Data analysis and visualization using Pandas, PowerBI.
- Super user in Windchill and SAP to make data and workflow corrections.
Senior Associate Engineer
Caterpillar, Inc
02.2013 - 01.2022
- Worked as Machine Integration Engineer for 814K-824K Wheel Dozers, 815K-825K Soil Compactors and 816K-826K-836K Landfill Compactors Supporting MIO team in Aurora, US from India.
- Holding responsibility of Maintaining machine BOM and JT model correctness of above said all machines.
- Creating and releasing top level arrangement drawings with correct adaptability and compatibility information.
- Creating and releasing top level status notices to match machine price list
- Creating and releasing machine specification drawings
- Creating and releasing top level Film groups according to ISO / ANSI requirements.
- Conducting full machine virtual audit using Vismockup and BIQ tools to ensure all system level correctness
- Conducting visibility audit using proprietary AUTOVISO software to ensure operator visibility range according to ISO 5006 and ISO 14401 standards and publish test results in REDI.
- Using Python to connect DB2 database for getting required machine level data through PEA library
- Providing technical support for team regarding SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive applications.
Sr. Design Engineer
AXIS IT & T
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided Machine integration support for MH3027, MH3037, MH3049, MH3059 NPI of Material handler machines
- Full responsibility for CAB configurations and design updates for all Material handler machines.
- Working on CPI issues and closing issues in targeted time.
- Regular project meeting with Exodus team (Tier4), Larne team(Stage 4) and Caterpillar Aurora team to resolve production and field issues.
Design Engineer
Caresoft Global Service
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Hydraulic Design and Routing for Combine Harvester (CR 9000)
- Design of Transmission system for Tractor (APH 07)
- Design and Development of Harvester Frames
- Design of Fuel Tanks and Fuel circuit components
CAD Engineer
CADD CENTRE
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Imparting Training classes in PRO/E, ANSYS, SOLIDEDGE, AUTOCAD
- Project guidance to Students
Education
Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai 05.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
CREO, Windchill
TeamCenter, Vismockup
Large assembly management
Python, Julia
PowerBI, Pandas
Onshape, Inventor , Blender
Significant Projects
- Successfully executed Malabar and APPIN (Australia) longwall projects ontime.
- Ensured complete engineering data transfer correctness in Caterpillar and HBT transition using Pandas.
- 810 ANPI Machine virtual Audit. 32 visual issues found and informed respective teams for correction
Creo Automation
- Configured Model processor tool ( Inneo solutions) and Smart update tool (B&W Software GmbH) for converting around 50000 Caterpillar Drawings and models to HBT standards which provided 85% of time and cost saving. This includes of 200+ automation rules and provided error free execution at highest efficiency.
- Got basic training in Smart assembly tool (B&W Software GmbH) to automate Creo operations as per HBT standards.
Global Experience
Traveled to Caterpillar facility in Aurora, US on FEB-2015 for 18-month assignment coordinating Exodus material handler NPI projects.
Certification
Diploma in Mechanical CADD
Completed 6-month diploma course comprising Pro-Engineer (Creo) and ANSYS from CADD CENTER during Dec-2006
Micro Innovation
Using Python and PEA library to identify Serviceable parts which are not having any active NHL. This will help in preventing part proliferation by doing CRB, SRB, CNU as applicable.
Identified Restricted / NFND parts in design stage itself by providing Teamcenter flat BOM as Dataframe in PEA library. This significantly reduce EDN uploading issue in drawing stage and design iteration time.
Languages
English, Tamil
Hobbies
- Reading
- Photography
- Creating Interactive e-learning materials for kids
Timeline
Engineer
HBT (Hauhinco Mining Technology)
02.2022 - Current
Senior Associate Engineer
Caterpillar, Inc
02.2013 - 01.2022
Sr. Design Engineer
AXIS IT & T
06.2010 - 01.2013
Design Engineer
Caresoft Global Service
11.2007 - 05.2010
CAD Engineer
CADD CENTRE
12.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Madurai Kamaraj University
05.1997 - 05.2001
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