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Tirunelveli, Tn, In

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Shift Management: Independently oversaw high-volume Solar Photovoltaic cell manufacturing, ensuring peak equipment performance and personnel safety.Wet Chemistry Expertise: Proficient in Wet Chemistry processes and equipment from SC China, RENA, Schmid, and Ingenious, specializing in texturing, polishing, and cleaning.Thermal Process Knowledge: Experienced with thermal processes and equipment from Centrotherm and SC China, including diffusion, annealing, oxidation, and… Show more Shift Management: Independently oversaw high-volume Solar Photovoltaic cell manufacturing, ensuring peak equipment performance and personnel safety.Wet Chemistry Expertise: Proficient in Wet Chemistry processes and equipment from SC China, RENA, Schmid, and Ingenious, specializing in texturing, polishing, and cleaning.Thermal Process Knowledge: Experienced with thermal processes and equipment from Centrotherm and SC China, including diffusion, annealing, oxidation, and PECVD.Printing Tools Proficiency: Skilled in metallization line processes and equipment from Maxwell and ASYS, covering metallization, firing, LID regeneration, and IV & EL testing.LDSE/LCO Tools Experience: Expertise in laser processing with Maxwell and DR Laser equipment for Laser Doped Selective Emitter (LDSE) and Laser Contact Opening (LCO).Robotics & Automation Management: Managed robots, AGVs, and automation systems, focusing on operation, maintenance, safety, and resolving defects like cell breakages and scratches.Controls Support: Provided troubleshooting for control issues, achieving KPI targets for MTTR, MTBF, downtime, and preventive maintenance.Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Beckhoff and Siemens controllers, PLCs, SCADA, robotics, servo drives, motors, encoders, and various sensors. Familiar with network topologies including Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN-bus, Profibus, and Modbus.Maintenance Planning: Developed and executed plans for equipment breakdowns, shutdowns, and preventive and predictive maintenance.Spares Management: Balanced critical spares availability with overall inventory levels.Team Development: Promoted team-based work systems, achieved team objectives, and drove continuous improvement.Process Documentation: Created and updated SOPs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Control Sheets, and SPC documentation. Show less

Tamil Nadu, India

Automated Body (Weld) Shop Robotics Line: Managed the automated body (weld) shop robotics line, including Siemens 1500 PLC, ABB robots, electro-pneumatic fixtures, Fronius CMT welding guns, gantry systems, and conveyor systems, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.General Assembly Line Management: Oversaw the general assembly line operations, which included DUUR brake oil filling machines, VIN marking machines, bearing pressing machines, IR balancers for… Show more Automated Body (Weld) Shop Robotics Line: Managed the automated body (weld) shop robotics line, including Siemens 1500 PLC, ABB robots, electro-pneumatic fixtures, Fronius CMT welding guns, gantry systems, and conveyor systems, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.General Assembly Line Management: Oversaw the general assembly line operations, which included DUUR brake oil filling machines, VIN marking machines, bearing pressing machines, IR balancers for loading and unloading, and slot conveyor lines, optimizing production workflows and equipment performance.Spare Parts Management: Coordinated and managed spare parts inventory to ensure availability and reduce downtime, enhancing operational reliability.Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Implemented and maintained Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to improve equipment effectiveness and reduce unplanned downtime.PLC Programming: Developed and optimized PLC programs for various automation systems, ensuring accurate control and efficient operation of manufacturing processes.Robotic Process Automation:Applied Robotic Process Automation (RPA) techniques to streamline manufacturing processes and improve overall productivity. Show less

Chennai Area, India

Maintenance Management: Led preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for production equipment to ensure peak performance and minimize downtime.Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintained and updated machine manuals and drawings, reflecting modifications and changes to equipment and processes.PM Optimization: Scheduled and managed preventive maintenance activities, generated and tracked PM work orders, addressed abnormalities, and optimized processes using Total… Show more Maintenance Management: Led preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for production equipment to ensure peak performance and minimize downtime.Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintained and updated machine manuals and drawings, reflecting modifications and changes to equipment and processes.PM Optimization: Scheduled and managed preventive maintenance activities, generated and tracked PM work orders, addressed abnormalities, and optimized processes using Total Equipment Maintenance (TEM) software.Automation Expertise: Skilled in installing, programming, and troubleshooting automation products, including Siemens S7 300 & S7 1500 PLCs, Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000, Siemens WinCC and FactoryTalk View HMIs, and SINAMICS G120 and MM440 drives.Troubleshooting: Resolved issues with robotics, weld controllers, electro-pneumatic fixtures, conveyors, and electrical panel systems.Performance Metrics: Monitored and reported on metrics such as Jobs Per Hour (JPH), equipment availability, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).Process Improvement: Identified throughput constraints and implemented root cause improvements using 8D and 5 Whys methodologies. Enhanced preventive maintenance effectiveness by increasing online PM and reducing offline PM.Project Management: Utilized plant monitoring software (FIS) to review automation cycle times and follow up on projects. Programmed and optimized new installations of body tooling and conveyor systems.Collaboration & Budget: Partnered with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering (VOME) to launch new equipment and optimize layouts. Managed annual maintenance budgets and controlled repair and maintenance expenses. Show less

Tamil Nadu, India

Diploma In Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Mechanical Engineering