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GURUDAS M

GURUDAS M

Manager Electrical (Design/NPD/NPI/Design to Cost/ VAVE/Verification and Validation/Advnaced Procument)
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic professional seeking to lead challenging assignments and drive impactful results through innovative ideas and dedicated effort. Proven ability to transform concepts into actionable strategies that enhance project outcomes and foster team collaboration. Committed to continuous improvement and leveraging creativity to overcome obstacles in fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute expertise and passion for excellence in achieving organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Manager Engineering Design to Cost _Electrical and Electronic Components/MV/HV

Fluence BESS India Pvt Limited
11.2024 - Current
  • Design and Development 6-String DCPM (DC Power Module), MVSkid and Smart skid controllers with Localized Vendors as per IEC and UL versions.
  • Electrical integration and Design V&V is done for LV control panel and MV Skid control Panel for Proto level and MP.
  • Developed Vendors for MV inverter Transformer, RMU for controller with 7.5MVA and 12.5MVA of UL and IEC standards and Performed benchmarking of best-in-class LV/MV/HV components and harnesses in collaboration with various suppliers.
  • Design and Testing Support Provided support for across APAC, EMEA, and Americas regions, collaborating with clients and stakeholders, while executing global projects.
  • Design to Cost activity performed and secured multimillion USD, with various Products (MV Skid, DCPM, LV Panel etc.)
  • Performed Smart Stack and Grid Stack Pro 2K and 5K product components rating/size selection, including vendor selection.
  • Handson Experience with Costing tools Cost and Value Stream Engineering (CVSE), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Value Stream Design (VSD) methodologies to drive efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Provided support for product development initiatives across APAC, EMEA, and Americas regions, collaborating with clients and stakeholders, while executing global projects.
  • Driving competitive pricing through RFP & RFQs, soliciting bids from multiple suppliers.
  • Oversaw supplier performance management, evaluating suppliers using a scorecard system based on KPIs such as price, quality, delivery, and service. Led continuous improvement initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies, addressing delivery and quality issues.

Role: Train Cost Manager

Alstom Transport India Limited
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • Performed Design to cost optimization activities for Locomotives, Metros, and Trams Electrical controllers with integration and secured savings multimillion Euros.
  • Managed Metro projects, including Chennai Metro, Trenmaya, Taipei, and Locomotive projects such as WAG12B, Traxx MS, and KZ8. Secured significant cost savings of more than several million Euros.
  • Conducted detailed "Should Costing" and Design-to-Cost analyses across Rolling Stock systems, including Powertrain, Traction, EFD, CBIS, and related subsystems and components.
  • Having Knowledge on functional understanding of Train Electrical Schematics (Low, Medium, and High Voltage), Traction and Propulsion Control Circuits, TCMC Architecture, PACIS, and Bogie components (WSP, Sensors, CRCU, ERCU).

Role: Technical Team Lead

HCL Technology Limited
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Led a team of four engineers to support clients in developing component engineering, creating Zuken E3s library components, implementing cost-saving initiatives, optimizing designs, and resolving technical issues.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement projects, driving quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and productivity enhancements.
  • Planned and assigned day-to-day tasks to both team members and personally managed tasks to reduce cycle time and ensure project efficiency.
  • Drove team deliverables and process improvements by tracking and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs), including quality, OTD, and productivity.
  • Actively engaged with the team on all tasks, gaining in-depth product knowledge, fostering innovative ideas, and encouraging creativity and innovation.
  • Facilitated team learning and problem-solving techniques to address challenges and improve performance.
  • Managed the presentation of daily, weekly, and monthly work status updates to senior management and client counterparts.
  • Collaborated closely with top management and client counterparts to ensure alignment and effective project execution.
  • Ensured adherence to project guidelines and processes, including product development processes, throughout each project lifecycle.
  • Focused on connector harmonization and harness control to optimize design and functionality.

Senior Electrical System Design Engineer

OTIS Elevators Company
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Developed electrical circuit designs using CAD tools including AutoCAD, E-CAD, EPLAN, and E3Series.
  • Managed new product development, component obsolescence, component engineering, and engineering change management processes (ECR, ECO, ECN), ensuring timely resolution of FTBs and supporting sustain engineering, PUI, value engineering, localization, harness selection & design, and BOM creation.
  • Led component selection for electrical controllers, LV switchgear (MCB, MCCB, relay, overload relay, MPCB, contactors, switch fuse units, RCCB, ELCB, accessories), instruments (analog & digital meters, power analyzers, energy meters, sensors, actuators, timers, limit switches, DPMs, MFM meters, APFC meters, counters), passive components (line reactors, dynamic braking resistors, transformers), power modules (VVFD, motors, brakes, soft starters), automation (PLC, HMI, SCADA), and power electronics (SMPS, DC-DC converters, boost & buck converters, rectifiers).
  • In-depth knowledge of electronic components including resistors, inductors, capacitors, diodes, IGBT, MOSFET, BJT, rectifiers, and EMC components (ferrite beads, filters, PCB accessories).
  • Proficient in PLM tools such as Windchill and Enovia, with working knowledge of Teamcenter.
  • Experienced in LEAN process tools including DVIR, RRCA, Fishbone Analysis, DFMEA, FMEA, Value Creation, KAIZEN, QPCP, DMAIC, and more.
  • Strong understanding of electrical standards, including EN, IEC, MIL-STD, UL, ISO, IS, NEMA, NFPA, SEMI, DO-160, IPC, and others.
  • Knowledgeable in EMC standards such as IEC 61000-X, IEC 60601-X, UL-508A, EN 51628, LV switchgear standards (IEC 60947), risk management (ISO 14971), safety standards (SEMI S21, NFPA 79, EN 60204), and ISO 13485.
  • Hands-on experience in testing, including EMC/EMI, ESD, EFT, surge, harmonics, flickers, power quality HV&IR, temperature/humidity, vibration, drop tests, and drive software.
  • Provided technical clarifications and collaborated with cross-functional teams and counterparts in the USA, Berlin, and China for project execution and technology transfer.
  • Proficient with laboratory equipment such as CRO, power analyzers, flux meters, megger, HV testers, EMC testing equipment, lux meters, PMT, and data acquisition tools.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

UNITEK ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.
05.2011 - 10.2017
  • Managed team of 12 members, establishing team goals, planning program execution, and reporting key metrics to the Director on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Performed programming for VVFD drives ranging from 0.5HP to 250HP, using various makes including Schneider, ABB, Siemens, Yaskawa, and Allen Bradley.
  • Designed PLC interlock hardwiring and PLC, SCADA, HMI interface wiring for multiple PLC platforms, including Modicon M580, Modicon M340 (Schneider), Siemens S7-1200, and Mitsubishi MELSEC-F series.
  • Extensive experience in interfacing automation with PLC and DCS control panels, utilizing communication protocols such as CAN, RSL Link, Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet.
  • Prepared electrical circuit and control panel drawings for special equipment, and managed R&D modifications to meet standards and duty factors, ensuring final approval from agencies such as MECON, IRS, BARC, NPCIL, IGCAR, BHEL, and HAL.
  • Led harness design, cable selection, LV switchgear component selection, and estimation for control panels.
  • Ensured all design and project executions adhered to relevant codes and standard compliance, ensuring successful project completion.

Education

Bachelors -

Dr. SGIT (JNTU Kakinada)
Markapur, Prakasham District
01.2011

12th / PU - undefined

APSWJR Jr College
C-Belagal, Kurnool District
01.2007

10th / SSLC - undefined

ZPH School Nandavaram
Yemmiganur taluk, Kurnool District
01.2005

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Product management
  • Risk management
  • Change management
  • Vendor management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Competitor research
  • Cross-functional team management

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the above information are true to my knowledge.

Personality Traits

  • Product Development NPD activities are performed for
  • BESS products: Smart stack(7MWh) Power and control panel, DCPM, LV Panel.
  • Rolling stock Products: Traction converter Development for Locomotives and Metros, Trams.
  • Elevator & Escalator: Elevator Door Controller, Escalator controller localization.
  • Medical Equipment: Endoscope controller
  • Appliances Products: Refrigerator, Washing Machine.
  • Material Handling equipment: DBG EOT crane, Boat Davit, Winch, Nuclear fuel handling systems controller development.
  • Component Selection Expertise in Switch gear components for LV, MV&HV systems, sensors, Power electronic Components (VFD, Converts, Soft starters, IGBT etc), Harness, Connector & Electrical miscellaneous
  • Handled new product development, obsolescence management, and configuration changes, ensuring products remain innovative and viable over time with PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Jira, Agile Sprints)
  • Having Knowledge of electrical load flow analysis, harness selection, Components Selection, Electrical Miscellaneous, component lifecycle management, Change Configuration, PCB testing and Data acquisition, Debugging.
  • Customized System Designed for BESS, rolling stock, Material handling equipment’s controllers as per customer requirement for Major clients like, Renew, ISRO, HAL, NPCIL, DMRC, Analyzed and developed technical requirements for specialized, modified systems, providing design recommendations and modifications aligned with project specifications.
  • Managed technical interfaces with global clients (APAC, EMEA & America), customers and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, supply chain.
  • Managed 9-member team and Applied leadership techniques to drive high team performance, maximize productivity, and contribute to overall company profitability and success.
  • Standards: Familiar with ISO 13485, IEC, EN, NFPA, UL, MIL and DO-160, DO-264, IPC
  • Having practical Knowledge on Lean process Tools DFMEA, FMEA, Kaizen,5S, Pareto analysis, Cause and effect analysis (Fishbone), PDCA, RRCA, etc.
  • Having Hanson experience in Testing & Commissioning, Design Verification & Validation.

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved Six Sigma Yellow belt by completing Cost Optimization task with accuracy and efficiency.

Software

E3S Zuken,

Eplan

AutoCAD

Agile, JIRA

CATIA V5, CReo

Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Timeline

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

09-2025

Manager Engineering Design to Cost _Electrical and Electronic Components/MV/HV

Fluence BESS India Pvt Limited
11.2024 - Current

Role: Train Cost Manager

Alstom Transport India Limited
10.2022 - 10.2024

Role: Technical Team Lead

HCL Technology Limited
03.2020 - 10.2022

Senior Electrical System Design Engineer

OTIS Elevators Company
10.2017 - 03.2020

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

UNITEK ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.
05.2011 - 10.2017

12th / PU - undefined

APSWJR Jr College

10th / SSLC - undefined

ZPH School Nandavaram

Bachelors -

Dr. SGIT (JNTU Kakinada)

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