BANUCHANDRA R
Bangalore
Summary
Over 14 years of specialized expertise in Component Engineering, emphasizing Obsolescence Management, Component Data Management, Engineering Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Compliance, PCN/PDN Investigation, Change Qualification, and Bill of Materials (BoM) Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Component Engineer
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted risk analysis and mitigation for Bill of Materials updates.
- Provided actionable recommendations for second sourcing.
- Implemented product change notification process to enhance communication efficiency.
- Performed form-fit-function analysis to ensure compatibility.
- Managed engineering changes to maintain product quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to update Bill of Materials.
- Created new global part numbers for identical components in the system.
- Worked closely with commodity managers to update approved vendor lists.
Senior Product Data specialist
Element14 India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
12.2016 - 09.2022
- Managed day-to-day activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Sourced and categorized materials for streamlined inventory management.
- Created new part types, commodities, and attributes to enhance product offerings.
- Reviewed and generated private label datasheets for accurate product representation.
- Conducted BOM analysis while exploring alternative sourcing options.
- Oversaw product life cycle management to optimize performance and profitability.
Component Engineer
LG CNS India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2012 - 11.2016
- Sourced datasheets and catalogues from manufacturers to ensure accurate information.
- Classified parts according to Avnet schema for streamlined inventory management.
- Collected technical attributes of products to enhance data quality and usability.
- Provided alternative recommendations to optimize product selections.
Component Engineer
IHS India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Enhanced attribute data to support product analysis and development.
- Collected ROHS information, ensuring products met safety standards.
- Suggested FFF or functional alternatives to improve product performance.
- Handled PCN, PDN notices along with cross-referencing processes for parts.
- Administered obsolescence management strategies to minimize disruptions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
HKBK College of Engineering, VTU University
Bangalore04-2010
Diploma - Electronics & Communication
KVT Polytechnic, Department of Technical Education
Chikkaballapur05-2007
Skills
- Risk analysis and management
- Form-fit-function analysis (FFF)
- Bill of materials oversight (BOM)
- Alternative sourcing strategies
- Engineering change control
- Product lifecycle management (PLM)
- Supply chain coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Component selection and evaluation
- Product specifications assessment
- Resource allocation and optimization
- KPI monitoring and reporting
- Product change notifications (PCN)
Tools
- Silicon Expert, IHS 4D Online, Z2 data, Agile PLM
Timeline
Senior Component Engineer
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - Current
Senior Product Data specialist
Element14 India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 09.2022
Component Engineer
LG CNS India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2012 - 11.2016
Component Engineer
IHS India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
HKBK College of Engineering, VTU University
Diploma - Electronics & Communication
KVT Polytechnic, Department of Technical Education