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Hi, I’m
Ayyappan R
Testing & Commissioning Engineer, Test Bench Maintenance
Coimbatore,TN
Summary
To work in challenging environment that promotes development of current and new skills in a leadership or individual contributor role.
Experienced with testing and commissioning systems to ensure operational efficiency. Utilizes precise troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues promptly. Knowledge of industry standards and protocols ensures adherence to best practices.
Technical professional with robust background in testing and commissioning. Extensive experience in overseeing large-scale projects and ensuring optimal functionality of systems. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in delivering results. Expertise includes system integration and quality assurance.
Strategic Commissioning Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of coordinating commissioning activities and assisting with test production. Familiar with regulatory and safety standards associated with plant performance. Successful in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to reach project targets.
Overview
6
Languages
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Alstom
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Involved in new product testing validation according to the specifications.
- Performing improvements in Test benches to increase the availability of test cells availability.
- Discussion with multiple stakeholders regarding Product’s testing validation to ensure the smooth moving to dispatch.
- Solving the critical test bench issues by coordinating with On-site suppliers and internal onsite team to maintain the test bench availability.
- Taking care of Test case troubleshooting during Test case/ bench breakdown times.
- Interacting with onsite technical team in case of commissioning of a new test bench and support during critical breakdowns.
- Leading the Test bench maintenance activities inorder to maintain the test setup effectively without impacting the routine deliverables.
- Leading the proactive progress inorder to validate the new products within the committed time
- Taking care of new projects adaptation and validation when a new product is available in site for testing.
- Implementing online testing strategy inorder to avoid non-valid activities like packing, routing, movement of products to a dedicated test case setup. By using this strategy, products can be tested in production line itself and Availability of test bench will be increased.
- Leading test bench improvement activities which are related to reduction of test method time and software related activities.
ALSTOM
Test Bench Maintenance Engineer
01.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Leading the 18-test bench’s maintenance including Traction, CVS, Power module test benches.
- Spares management. Work allocation to the team based on the site deliverables target.
- Contingency plan of test benches inorder to create backup test bench for critical test platforms.
- Technical investigations and analysis of the issues in hardware’s & test platforms using drawings and Schematic diagrams during breakdown times.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance to avoid further breakdowns in future.
- Installation and validation of Traction, CVS and Power module test benches and Product validation
- Mentoring team for Test bench troubleshooting skill and Testing knowledge as a Team management.
- Modifying the existing software’s based on the requirement from the previous Rex during breakdowns to maintain the test bench availability.
- Effective root cause analysis during the issues using 5 why analysis, 6 sigma, QRQC methods.
- Maintaining the machines' AVAILABILITY, MTTR, and MTBF while analyzing how to increase their productivity to keep up with individual and department KPIs.
ALSTOM TRANSPORTS INDIA LTD MNC
Serial Testing Engineer
05.2018 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Handling The Testing process of Metro Rail projects (Sydney Metro, Chennai Metro, Kochi Metro, Lucknow metro, E-loco (Madhapura) as a Testing Engineer.
- Testing Responsibility for E-loco LVC, DD, DUBAI Traction, Riyadh/Hanoi Projects.
- Lead and ensure complete responsibility for Project Delivery based on Time, Cost and Quality
- Technical investigations and analysis of Traction, CVS, RS looms & Cabinets and Post-delivery products failures.
- Technical Interaction and discussions within the Cross functional team and supplier along with Quality team.
- Analyzing & execution of Rank of Application proposals based on quality controls – Electrical with design team.
- Supervise the team using proper electrical and electronic tools and reference to technical drawings, electrical schematics, manuals, procedures, and instructions when performing repair and maintenance work.
ADECCO (For ALSTOM)
Testing Engineer
03.2018 - 04.2019
ADECCO (For ALSTOM)
Trainee Engineer
02.2017 - 02.2018
MAAYUGAM
Embedded Engineer
01.2016 - 08.2016
IMAGICA
Embedded Engineer
09.2014 - 08.2015
SMARTWAY SOLUTIONS
Embedded Engineer
08.2013 - 08.2014
Education
Sri Krishna college of TechnologyCoimbatore, India
M.E from Applied Electronics
01-2013
University Overview
- Anna university Chennai
- GPA: 7.70(CGPA)
Sri Ramakrishna institute of TechnologyCoimbatore, India
B.E from Electronics and communication Engineering
01-2011
University Overview
- Anna University Coimbatore
- GPA: 6.60(CGPA)
Skills
Excellent Communication Skills- Contacting various user groups, Discussing Project Requirements, Development and Discussing test plan with teams
Excellent Safety & Precaution during testing
Equipment testing
Project coordination
Requirement validation
Integrated testing
Project team leadership
Project management
Cost estimation
Electrical testing
Software
Interests
New product validation, Smart automation testing
Timeline
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Alstom
04.2024 - Current
Test Bench Maintenance Engineer
ALSTOM
01.2023 - 03.2024
Serial Testing Engineer
ALSTOM TRANSPORTS INDIA LTD MNC
05.2018 - 12.2022
Testing Engineer
ADECCO (For ALSTOM)
03.2018 - 04.2019
Trainee Engineer
ADECCO (For ALSTOM)
02.2017 - 02.2018
Embedded Engineer
MAAYUGAM
01.2016 - 08.2016
Embedded Engineer
IMAGICA
09.2014 - 08.2015
Embedded Engineer
SMARTWAY SOLUTIONS
08.2013 - 08.2014
Sri Ramakrishna institute of Technology
B.E from Electronics and communication Engineering
Sri Krishna college of Technology
M.E from Applied Electronics
Software’s used
- Keil c Micro vision
- MP LAB
- AVR STUDIO
- WinAVR
- Flash 32(Train Master control unit Programmer)
- MMAP (Test execution Software)
- Train Tracer
- MPT Studio (Cable scan software)
- Automeg (Cable scan Software)
- TABCOM (Test execution Software)
- Test stand (Test execution Software)
- LabVIEW (Test backend software)
Project Handled
- SYDNEY METRO
- KOCHI METRO
- LUCKNOW METRO & LMRC CVS
- RIYADH METRO
- DUBAI METRO
- ICNG Traction & CVS
- Trainitalia Traction & CVS
- Madhepura traction & cabinets
- Perth Traction.
- New looms & cabinets testing validation
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above given information are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. (Ayyappan R)
Key Achievements
- Successfully implemented a buck-boost transformer system to stabilize and regulate incoming voltage for functional test benches, improving test reliability and equipment protection.
- Enabled the operation of DC converters on DG power, resulting in increased production uptime and improved monthly deliverables during power interruptions.
- Designed and deployed RS Looms Online Testers for multiple projects and , including E-Loco, CMRL, DMRC, XT POLIS, RENFE, and CTDOT, achieving significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Introduced an Online tester for cabinet looms, enhancing testing accuracy, reducing manual intervention, and improving overall throughput.
Microcontrollers Worked With
- Atmel8051
- Avr Microcontrollers
- PIC microcontrollers
- Arduino