Ajith K R Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Specialization: Designing and developing Pedestal Heaters and Electrostatic Chucks (ESC) for CVD/PECVD/SACVD applications.Expertise: Proficient in designing for High Temperature, High Vacuum Radio Frequency (RF) environments.Materials Knowledge: Sound understanding of materials (metals, ceramics, and plastics) used in Semiconductor Chip Fabrication tools.Certification: Caltech Certified Systems Engineer.Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical and structured problem-solving approach for design, field, and manufacturing issues.Engineering Analysis: Conducting Thermal and Structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize components and chamber assembly.Skills: Mechanical Design, Material Science Engineering, Systems Engineering, Analytical Problem Solving, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Tolerance Stack-Up, Design of Experiments (DoE), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Role: Product Design Engineer, Fluid and Electrical Distribution Division (Aerospace Department), Eaton, PuneConducted analytical calculations and trade-off studies to optimize custom flange designs.Designed and developed test fixtures, releasing manufacturing and customer drawings.Led the qualification and development of test plans, test reports, and test results evaluation.Investigated test failures systematically using methodologies like 8D and statistical analysis.Developed Excel and Python-based calculators for engineering tasks.Ensured compliance with quality standards and mentored peers.Projects:1. Next Generation Rigid Joints:Served as the Global Technical Lead for this critical project.Developed innovative solutions for rigid joint design, enhancing performance and reliability.2. Qualification of Laser Engraving on Flanges:Led the global effort to qualify laser-engraved flanges.Ensured the integrity and durability of the engraving process.3. Airbus A320neo: Pneumatic Rigid JointsCo-led the global team responsible for pneumatic rigid joints on the Airbus A320neo.Contributed to the successful integration of these joints in the aircraft systems.4. SAE AS1895 Re-qualificationSupported the design and development of pneumatic joints for re-qualification.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet industry standards.5. XAIC MA700: Qualification Test of Pneumatic JointsAssisted in the qualification testing of pneumatic joints for the XAIC MA700 aircraft.Ensured compliance with safety and performance requirements.6. Boeing 777x: Qualification Test of Pneumatic JointsProvided critical support during the qualification testing phase for pneumatic joints on the Boeing 777x.Contributed to the successful certification of these joints for commercial use.

Master Of Technology, Engineering Design

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, recognized as the No.1 Educational Institute of India (as per Outlook Magazine, 2017). Completed.

Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering, 82.7 %

Cochin University of Science and Technology is a government-owned autonomous science and technology university in Cochin, Kerala, India.