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Dowhithamaran Arumugam

Dowhithamaran Arumugam

Hatfield,Hertfordshire

Summary

An ambitious and exceptionally focused automotive engineer with over 3 years of experience in various domains of the Automotive industry. Possesses a track record of innovation, creative thinking, and outside-the-box problem-solving alongside passion for personal electric design. Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative with a keen eye for details .

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Internship trainer

Tamilnadu Metropolitan Transport Corporation
Chennai, india
05.2013 - 07.2013
  • Heavy Duty Passenger Buses
  • Executed reliability prediction analysis and failure mode and effects analysis.
  • Diagnosed product faults with Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology.
  • Delivered repairs and analysis to optimise system performance.
  • Carried out project tasks under supervision.
  • Visited sites with engineer to support servicing and maintenance tasks.
  • Calculated tolerances and loads to optimise mechanical designs.
  • Applied mechanical knowledge to optimise equipment components for durability, cost, or ease of production.

Intern Trainee engineer

Magna Automation India Pvt Ltd
Kancheepuram, india
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • At Manufacturing Process Division (MPD) & Quality Assurance
  • Completed quality assurance testing with multimeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Read and interpreted schematic drawings and project specifications.
  • Observed existing strategies and techniques and offered suggestions for improvements.
  • Executed reliability prediction analysis and failure mode and effects analysis.
  • Carried out project tasks under supervision.
  • Reported on detected bugs, offering reproduction instructions to support swift resolution.
  • Identified edge cases and potential failures, utilising positive and negative test cases.

Internship trainer

Simpson Co Pvt Ltd
Chennai, india
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Engine Assembly and Disassembly of Diesel Engine
  • Used correct methodology to calculate parameters and make correct design choices.
  • Applied mechanical knowledge to optimise equipment components for durability, cost, or ease of production.
  • Analysed technical designs and prototypes at each stage of product development lifecycle.
  • Inspected completed equipment for compliance with codes, design specifications and quality standards.
  • Calculated tolerances and loads to optimise mechanical designs.
  • Consulted on engineering projects, offering mechanical perspective to different disciplines in collaborative environment.
  • Worked with SolidWorks and AutoCAD to draft assemblies, models and technical drawings.

Intern trainee

Jerry Motor Company, Polichalur
Chennai, india
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • In Research and Developemnt Team for Electric Vehicle
  • Used 3D CAD software to present concepts for new product lines.
  • Applied time management strategies to deliver projects within tight deadlines.
  • Examined project plans and locations to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Trained apprentices and shared electrical maintenance best practices.
  • Re-tested systems to evaluate and ensure success of repair work.
  • Managed quality control by ensuring timely completion of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Used commissioning methods and techniques to guarantee proper functioning of equipment and systems.
  • Prevented voltage disturbances, verifying electrical equipment was installed in compliance with BS7671 wiring regulations.
  • Kept and updated records on all electrical design changes.

Service engineer

Bguass
Chennai, india
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Projects majorly involved: ! Conceptual design of an electric Motor and Battery pack ! Conceptual and preliminary design of a Motor ! Electric motorcycle design
  • Achieved vehicle functionality and longevity through proactive maintenance.
  • Performed accurate electrical testing, enabling safe system fault repairs.
  • Wore proper PPE and complied with OSHA standards to reduce risks and hazards.
  • Worked with customers to assess vehicle issues and document vehicle symptoms.
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
  • Resolved reported vehicle issues first time, achieving high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
  • Tested and serviced motor vehicles with emphasis on Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments.

Automotive Electric Design Engineer

Sri Sri Enterprises
Chennai
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Actively participated and contributed to the research and development of Capacitor High voltage Battery Pack and other Savonious Vertical Wind Turbine Project at Sri Sri Enterprises
  • Key Responsibilities ! Electric Vehicle mission synthesis and sizing: organising the design requirements of a new Electric powertrain and estimating its basic design parameters; such as Motor, weight, performance, aerodynamic and Mechanical properties, etc
  • Identification of design requirements and preliminary sizing of the aircraft
  • Concept generation: development of possible concept Electric configurations to meet and/or exceed the customer requirements
  • High-end Mechanical analysis: Motor properties and thermal parameters and characteristics, shape optimisation
  • Key Achievements ! Earned a letter of appreciation for exceptional performance presented by the Project Director
  • The letter was awarded for helping the organisation meet several tight deadlines with unparalleled quality of work that helped secure funding for the project.
  • Used 3D CAD software to present concepts for new product lines.
  • Created stunning visualisations using systems such as CAD, CAN and CAM.

Education

MSc - Automotive Engineering

University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
01.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering

Vels Institute of Science, Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
08.2016 - 06.2020

BTech Higher National Diploma - Automotive Engineering

Pearson Edexcel
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
09.2012 - 06.2014

Skills

  • Battery Design and Testing
  • AutoCAD
  • Catia V5
  • SolidWorks
  • Time management
  • MathWorks & Simulink
  • Strong analytical skills
  • SAP software
  • High voltage product testing
  • Component level electronics
  • PCB assembly and soldering
  • Vehicle diagnostics
  • Problem solving
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Data collection
  • Automation design
  • Developing protocols
  • Control systems understanding
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • Documentation management
  • Design of experiments
  • Circuit design
  • Electrical fitting
  • Team player
  • Diagnostic testing
  • PWM control
  • Automotive diagnostics
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Mechanical fault diagnosis
  • Vehicle servicing
  • Client coordination
  • Environmental protection strategies
  • Technical drawing preparation
  • Google Workspace
  • Communication skills

Certification

! Battery Vehicle Design ! Data Analysis ! CAD Tools, i.e. SolidWorks, CATIA ! Battery Design and Testing ! Multi-disciplinary Design Optimisation ! Mechanical Design ! Meticulous Attention to Detail ! Project and Time Management ! MathWorks & Simulink ! Excellent command over Microsoft Office Suite ! Strong analytical skills ! Aerodynamic Analyses ! Effective Communication Skills ! Machine Learning ! Efficiently Troubleshoot and Make Decisions.

Languages

English
Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese)
Beginner
Tamil
Native

Additional Information

UK Work Eligibility

Work Visa - Eligible to work Full time

Timeline

MSc - Automotive Engineering

University of Hertfordshire
01.2022 - 06.2023

Automotive Electric Design Engineer

Sri Sri Enterprises
11.2020 - 08.2021

Service engineer

Bguass
02.2020 - 10.2020

Intern trainee

Jerry Motor Company, Polichalur
11.2018 - 02.2019

Internship trainer

Simpson Co Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 05.2018

Intern Trainee engineer

Magna Automation India Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering

Vels Institute of Science, Technology
08.2016 - 06.2020

Internship trainer

Tamilnadu Metropolitan Transport Corporation
05.2013 - 07.2013

BTech Higher National Diploma - Automotive Engineering

Pearson Edexcel
09.2012 - 06.2014
Dowhithamaran Arumugam