SENTHIL KUMAR THIYAGASUNDARAM ***.***********@*****.***
To Utilize my knowledge coupled with sound engineering background (20+ years of experience) towards a challenging career in a growth oriented, and leading-edge organization that recognizes and values individual contribution and provides opportunities for continuing growth and advancement. Willing to co-operate & implementing new methodology & tools. Authorized to work in USA (J2 exchange visitor visa) Valid from 29th Dec 2022 ~ 30th Jun 2025. PROFILE SUMMARY
A competent professional offering nearly 20+ years of experience in Automobiles, Robot controls, Mobile final assembly, and SPM equipment.
Highly skilled in Maintenance engineering, Project management, Budget control & Procurement, Energy management, manufacturing, and various other cross-functional activities
Regularly reviewed part / product development activities and guided the team in achieving the desired outcome.
Rich experience in process planning as well as project execution.
Skilled in managing & deploying resources with focus on optimization & cost savings on products through alternate / new source development and negotiations
An effective communicator with strong relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management; possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills
(5.03Y)
Jan’2018
Apr’2023
WEALTH OF EXPERTISE/TECHNICAL SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS
Skill Evaluation Test Level 2 in Electrical in ITE,
New model & Project schedule management
MaintenanceKPIManagement
Breakdown analysis
Industry 4.0
Budget Proposals
Real time monitoring application
AutoCAD Electrical
Robot Integration
Line balancing
CO2 reductions
Lean methodologies
Spare part management
ACADEMIC DETAILS
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering in Karnataka State Open University in 2015.
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic in 1998.
SSLC- DRBCC Higher Sec School.
Chennai in 1995.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Singapore in Jun-2006.
Auto Cad and PC Schematic in Electrical in Jul- 2007.
Senior level trainer for first aid from ST JOHN
AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION.
Got certified in IDP IELTS score Band 6 level.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACROSS THE CAREER
New model projects implementation in Nissan North America, UK & India.
Awarded best employee to implement DPG remote
Spare part management system first time in
Maubeuge, Sovab BIW, Paint & Press shops- FRANCE.
Introduced Maintenance prevention standard for
press shop in RENAULT NISSAN India & Kyushu Japan
Plants.
Collaborate with Nissan Leyland technical team and successfully completed 5 & 6-Ton commercial vehicle
(truck & bus) engine project.
Team leader for electrical panel wiring and
installation for Stacker conveyor given for 100 million product output projects.
Installation & Commissioning of 300 KVA Oil Cooling 3-Phases Servo control Stabilizer in the Chennai
International Airport.
Master trainer for FTA - Fault tree analysis &
Department level training coordinator.
K Since Feb’2012 at Renault Nissan Automotive (Engine & Gear box Assembly) & Technology Business Centre India Pvt Ltd. Key Deliverables in New Projects: (RNTBCI - 5.5 Years)
New model project preparation & equipment reliability improvement in Global Nissan plants.
(Mexico, China, Thailand, India & UK, North America- Nissan)
Global remote pilot for creation & validation of spare part management through TDI & DPG Renault IS standard tools.
Maintenance KPI Integrator & analyst for PMS NISSAN production monitoring application systems.
Manage activities associated with Workload, Materials, Budget, and production for projects.
Handled Engine & Gear box assembly line projects, preparing & Evaluation of project related correspondence and documents.
(Equipment New Project Evaluations System).
Prepare and Organize the Facilities like, Layout freezing, Stores, Tools Etc.
Conduct lessons learned sessions with the proposal team after proposal submission to identify trends and implement corrective/improvement initiatives
Schedule and plan the Design Approval meeting with Supplier and Process Engineering.
Arranging Equipment’s Buy Off in Supplier end and validate the equipment by using the Standard check sheet.
Schedule Regular Meetings with supplier and Process Team to validate the concerns.
Be the liaison with the Engineering and field maintenance team.
Budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting the resource requirements towards the completion of the project.
Develop plans, monitoring day-to-day executions and supervise teams to ensure the completion of the project as per schedule.
Preparing Machine Hand over documents and Scheduling safety audit as per standards before handing over the line to maintenance team.
Training plan preparation & adoption for new project & New technology Facility.
Evaluate the team member skill level after training by using I L U trend. Key Deliverables in Maintenance & Procurement: (RNAIPL- 6 Years)
Providing Technical Support to shop floor maintenance during critical breakdowns as a teamwork.
Preparing FTA Analysis & Counter measures for Major Break Down to reduce MTBF/ MTTR & Recurrence prevention.
PM& CBM calendar preparation & execution, based on equipment history to increase efficiency/ Productivity.
Department Budget Planning & Controller of OPEX and CAPEX for engine & Gearbox assembly department.
Inventory Management & Coordinating with Purchase team/Supplier for arranging spare parts to avoid the breakdowns.
Floating RFQ, RFO, and technical validation of offer getting follow up with vendor until material delivery.
Critical & Highly delivery lead time OEM spares, jigs & Fixtures Localization for saving cost according to department budget.
Technically validate the locally made materials and get necessary approvals for the same to avoid quality and safety related issues.
Powertrain plant Energy coordinator to achieve CO2 target & to reduce the Kwh/comp through implement the energy saving KAIZENS & Benchmark activities.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Apr’2008 to Feb’2012 NOKIA India Pvt Ltd.
Key Deliverables in Assembly Maintenance:
Leading a team of Technicians in Final Assembly stations.
Getting feedback from various teams and solving those issues related to the functional area to improve quality and productivity.
Discussing daily issues with line technician and solve the frequent issues by involving them.
Keep tracking all line status in shift and attending the major downs and during pass down escalate the issues to line technicians.
Installation of new Product lines and supported with industrial engineering team, installing of automated conveyors, ROBOT machines.
Keep tracking the issues of machines and give feedback to the PM team if not solved fully during breakdown.
Analysing results of production testing and maintaining assembly system and processes to keep the Failure Ratio as low as possible.
Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Routers, Conveyors, Auto Screwing Cells, Auto Dome Sheet Assembly Machines and Manual JIGS & FIXTURE final assembly area. May’2007 to Mar’2008 STAR SEIKI ROBOTS Pte Ltd, SINGAPORE Key Deliverables in Assembly&Installation:
Assemble & Installation/ Servicing of Cylinder and Servo motor types of PICK AND PLACE robots.
Initial setup and four axis programs teaching with robots.
Providing training to operators based on the skill.
PLC programming and troubleshooting with pick and place Robots.
Having Experience in trouble shooting by pendent alarm like servomotor, driver, control PCB, sensors etc…
Handled injection-moulding machines like Toshiba, Fanuc, L&T Demag, Sumitamo, Nisei etc… for interlock wiring from robot. PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 27th April 1979 Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Languages Known: English & Tamil Current Address: 144 Pinehurst Dr, Manatee County, FL-34210, USA Permanent Address: Flat no 22/15, G2, Adhiti Anuraga Apartments, Gandhimathi street, Vetri Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai- 600089, Tamil Nadu- INDIA Passport Number- H8926312, Date of expiry - 30/08/2030. May’2005 to Apr’2007 AEM EVERTECH AUTOMATION Pte Ltd, SINGAPORE Key Deliverables in Assembly & Soldering technician :
Assembled & Installed INTEL chip laser & Tape -roll SMT machines as an electrical coordinator.
As Per the manual drawing mounting the components of the M/C panel board and soldering the PLC (Omron) I/P, O/P NC Card, Servo motor cable, Encoder cable, ICOS cable.
Hand soldering and crimping of different type of cables like Power, Ethernet, Harness, Encoder, Drive & control cables.
To Assist the Electrical Engineers in debugging and troubleshooting current PLC applications and functions.
To update all Machines and equipment electrical Conversions and master files.
To provide technical electrical support to Specific Project teams.
To assist in the design, installation and commissioning of machine electrical system, circuits, and applications.
Working along with designers for time- to- time electrical design Updates.
To perform the Customer, buy off and internal buy off process with quality engineers and customer representatives as their fulfil requirements and changes if need by customer meet their requirements. May’1998 to Apr’2005 WELCOME ELECTRONICS & SYSTEMS Pvt Ltd. Key Deliverables in Assembly & Commissioning:
Control PCB assembly and through hole soldering of electronic components.
Rectification and Trouble Shooting of PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
Handling Preventive maintenance of 1 phase and 3 phase electronic voltage stabilizer.
Experience in Assembling and servicing of Single Phase and Three Phase electronic - voltage Stabilizers with Cooling Systems of both Oil cool and Air Cool Types.
Field service attended Higher Capacity models like 1 KVA to 300 KVA.
Experience in Quality Control and Production of Stabilizers.
Handled 300 KVA of Oil Cooling 3-Phases Servo Stabilizer in the Chennai International Airport.
Successfully running Annual Maintenance contracts for many reputed Companies including AUTO LAC, TARAPOOR TOWERS, SPENCER PLAZA, WELLINGTON PLAZA, MITSUBA SICAL INIDA LTD and CHENNAI INTERNATIONAL AIRORT. Etc.