BLESSY ANU KURUVILLA
Validation Engineer
New Delhi
Summary
Firmware Validation Engineer in D&D Dept validates firmware releases which include meteorology part, tamper functions, display behavior, and communication features for production and sample builds. Tests DLMS compliance against IS 15959 Part 2 and Part 3 for 1ph, 3ph of Class 1 and LTCT, and HTCT of Class 0.5s & 0.2 smart meter and verifies RF and 4G communication via local server & HES too. Reviews BCS app and HES server profiles project-wise to support release readiness.
Overview
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Validation Engineer in D&D Dept
Kimbal Private Limited
New Delhi, India
05.2023 - Current
- Crafted detailed validation plans and validated some major projects which include DGVCL & PGVCL Gujarat, KSEB Kerala, TNPDCL Tamil Nadu, PSPDCL Punjab, BSES and various Tata projects like for Delhi, Mumbai & Odisha and other utilities too ensuring alignment with all meter setting variants alongside defined timelines and budget constraints for successful project delivery.
- Validate dlms aspects according to is 15959 part-2 and part-3 for 1Ph, 3Ph, LTCT & HTCT smart meter and refer blue book if required.
- Verify new project firmware released in alignment with utility technical specifications for tamper display and communication across both production and sample releases.
- Verify BCS application and HES server configurations by project.
- Crafted validation plans and validated major projects, including DGVCL & PGVCL Gujarat, KSEB Kerala, TNPDCL Tamil Nadu, PSPDCL Punjab, and various Tata projects, ensuring alignment with meter setting variants and adherence to timelines and budget constraints for successful delivery.
- Coached junior engineers on validation methodologies and documentation procedures, enhancing team skillsets and fostering knowledge transfer.
- Evaluated validation test data to derive insights that supported product advancements and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated several validation projects at once, maintaining adherence to strict deadlines and financial restrictions.
Process Engineer in Energy meter Dept
Allied Engineering Works Pvt Ltd
New Delhi, India
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Validate new project released by R&D before handing over to production and Quality team according to GTP
- Approved item drawings before final release.
- Reviewed and released process documentation for the production team.
- Handled all quality processes through SAP
- Performed NABL audits in the role of quality engineer.
- Facilitated customer inspection FAT for energy meters.
- Executed quality processes through SAP.
- Performed daily audits to ensure compliance in SMT MI and assembly processes.
- Validated departmental processes for compliance.
- Enhanced processes in response to project needs and previous rejection insights.
- Verified SMT mounting machine feeders against the BOM.
- Assessed PCB samples for dry soldering and other mounting issues.
- Checked maintenance compliance on a monthly and yearly schedule.
- Approved first piece and lot-wise production samples.
- Identified and resolved failures in processes.
- Conducted regular checks of ESD and grounding for all equipment.
- Monitored soldering iron temperature for consistency.
- Utilized FMEA for risk assessment in processes.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
MDU
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
IS 13779
IS 16444
IS 14697
IS 15959 Part-1, 2 & 3
CBIP 325
PPAP documentation
PFMEA
CAPA
Root cause analysis
Incoming quality inspection
Timeline
Validation Engineer in D&D Dept
Kimbal Private Limited
05.2023 - Current
Process Engineer in Energy meter Dept
Allied Engineering Works Pvt Ltd
03.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
MDU
04.2001 -