Drishti Agnihotri
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven R&D Associate Engineer at ABB, recognized for achieving $1M in savings through innovative cost optimization and supply chain enhancements. Expertise in data analysis and lean manufacturing facilitates compliance management and project execution, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes while streamlining processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Associate Engineer
ABB
Hyderabad
06.2022 - Current
- Generated $600K in savings by developing secondary sourcing for UL44 Wire in India.
- Enhanced cost-saving measures through comprehensive quality assessments.
- Directed UL44-compliant testing and product validation, maintaining regulatory standards.
- Broadened supply chain network to decrease lead times.
- Generated significant savings by optimizing Gerber files, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to minimize waste.
- Utilized data analytics tools such as Power BI and Apriori for effective cost optimization.
- Utilized market benchmarks and should-cost analysis for accurate supplier pricing negotiations.
- Enhanced procurement efficiency through improved contract drafting processes.
- Optimized LC2.0 aluminum bus bars for better material utilization.
- Validating UL 67 compliance through prototype testing.
- Applied ANSYS to perform reliability-focused assessments.
- Developed improved saddle designs to streamline production processes.
- Handled tolerance adjustments ensuring consistent product quality.
Intern
Highradius
Hyderabad
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Analyzed key data such as industry classification, financial performance, affiliate companies and geographical presence to target new accounts for HighRadius products.
- Sourced profiles and company data to enhance the effectiveness of business outreach efforts.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics engineering
SRM Institute Of Science & Technology ( Deemed University)
Chennai03.2022
HSC -
BLUE STAR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Hamirpur 04.2017
Skills
- Electronic Component Management
- Spend and Cost-Out Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
- Lean manufacturing
- Data Management and Improvement
- Compliance management
- Project management
- Process management
- Value engineering
- DFM, DFT, DFA expertise
- Electronic Systems Knowledge
- Supplier Engagement and NPI Support
- Cross-Functional and Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Websites
Accomplishments
Awarded by CTC in December 2024, recognized for exceptional collaboration and problem-solving in conducting cost analysis for 15 PCBA components across multiple regions, tackled challenges related to outdated tools and processes, delivering results for over 10,000 components with diverse sourcing options
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Affiliations
Organized and led monthly 'Fun Friday' team-building events to foster cross-functional collaboration and boost team morale
Timeline
R&D Associate Engineer
ABB
06.2022 - Current
Intern
Highradius
07.2021 - 04.2022
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics engineering
SRM Institute Of Science & Technology ( Deemed University)
HSC -
BLUE STAR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
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