Guru Prasanth Saravanan

7+ years of experience in design and development of Automated Test Equipment using NI LabVIEW and DSpace

• NI LabVIEW and RT
• NI FPGA
• NI Veristand and Custom Device development
• LabVIEW OOPS and Actor Oriented
• MATLAB and Simulink
• Python

• ARINC 429
• TCP/IP
• UART (RS232&RS485)
• CAN
• MIL-STD 1553

• Architect
• Schematics Design
• Hardware in Loop Simulation
• PID Tuning of the Test Rig
• Electrical and Hydraulic Motor Control
• System Integration with Test software

• GEM Award (Q2-2023) from Tata Consulting Services for excellent performance meeting client expectations.
• Letter of Appreciation (2019-2020) for Iron Wing Project from Moog India Technology Center, Bangalore.

• Project Lead - Led a team of 4 for Military project
• Project Planning - Cost estimation and resource management
• Process Development
• Involved in PDLC of Test equipment
• Created and published Self-audit checklist
• Internal Auditor and Co-ordinator of Test System Software Department
• Co-ordinator of Knowledge Management (Test System Software Department)

Military Project (Confidential) - 3 Test Rigs

The primary goal of this project is to develop and deploy a comprehensive testing platform tailored for the rudder subsystem. This platform will facilitate a range of testing activities, including system-level testing utilizing an Engineering Graphical User Interface (GUI), acceptance testing utilizing NI Teststand, and card-level testing employing the sub rig. Moreover, the testing platform will integrate fault monitoring capabilities, readback functionalities via Switch matrix & Digital Multimeter (DMM), and incorporate calibration features to enhance accuracy and reliability during acceptance testing procedures. Furthermore, the platform will encompass Rate table control and interface with Thermal chamber facilities to ensure comprehensive testing under varied environmental conditions.

Role: Team lead, Architect and Developer

Responsibilities

• Designing the architecture of test equipment.
• Conducting electrical error analysis of Interchangeable Test Adapter.
• Developing test software utilizing LabVIEW 2020, NI VeriStand, and NI TestStand.
• Designing and selecting electrical and hardware interfaces.
• Ensuring compliance with test equipment process requirements.
• Creating Bill of Materials and Scope of Work documents for hardware suppliers.
• Coordinating with vendors.
• Integrating the test system.
• Preparing documents and manuals.
• Coordinating with stakeholders.
• Creating documents and manuals.
• Managing reviews and releases using the Polarion application.

Team Size: 5

Customer: BAE

Project Status: Development is in Progress

Iron Wing Load Controller

The objective of this project is to create and implement a test platform for the High Lift system, encompassing both the Leading Edge and Trailing Edge systems. This platform will enable the application of load profiles to 16 load stations while simultaneously controlling them using the DSpace controller. Additionally, the test platform will incorporate fault monitoring, closed loop control for all 16 load stations and 2 drive stations, fault injection for Aircraft High Lift sensors, system tuning capabilities, and Hardware in Loop simulation (HIL).

Role: Test software designer and developer

Responsibilities

• Designing the architecture of the software framework.
• Developing real-time code using MATLAB Simulink for the DSpace Controller (DS1006 4-core) and creating a graphical user interface (GUI) using the ControlDesk application.
• Automating GUI events using Python 2.7.5.
• Integrating the test software with the test system.
• Conducting tuning for all load and drive stations.
• Preparing documents and manuals using DOORS.
• Following up on reviews using the JIRA application and managing releases using the Team Center (PLM).

Team Size: 2

Customer: Comac

Project Status: Completed and Running Successfully

Automated Test System for Acceptance Test Procedure of Boeing 787 High Lift System

The objective of this project is to carry out the Acceptance Test Procedure for the high lift actuators of the Leading Edge (Slat) using a Mechanical test rig. The rig consists of an electrical drive motor responsible for speed and position control, as well as a hydraulic motor for load control. The Electronic Test Console and NI LabVIEW PCI cards are utilized in conjunction with the test rig to facilitate the testing process.

Role: Test software designer and developer

Responsibilities

• Upgrading the existing legacy test software from LabVIEW 7.1 to the 2017 version, which involves utilizing NI PCI cards (specifically PCI 6259 and PCI 6503).
• Ensuring compliance with the new requirements specified by the customer.
• Adhering to the latest Test Software process requirements.
• Incorporating the new unit into the testing process.
• Integrating the test software with the test system.
• Performing tuning activities for both the drive and load motors.
• Creating and preparing necessary documents and manuals using DOORS.
• Conducting review follow-ups utilizing the JIRA application and managing releases through the Team Center (PLM) system.

Team Size: 1

Customer: Boeing

Project Status: In Progress

System Test System for Airbus A350 Spoiler Unit

This project is to perform the Engineering Test for the Spoiler unit controller (FCRM) using the electronic test console which includes RT controller to establish the Hardware in Loop simulation (MIL-std-1553, CAN, LVDT, Solenoids, EHSV etc..)

Role: Team Lead & Developer

Responsibilities

• Designing and Developing the Test Equipment using LabVIEW2020 and Veristand
• Complying the Test Equipment process requirements
• Integrating the test system
• Preparation of Documents and Manuals

Team Size: 3

Client: Collins Aerospace

Project Status: Completed and waiting for the confirmation.

Automation Test System for Acceptance Test Procedure of Boeing 777 Slat Units

The objective of this project is to conduct the Acceptance Test Procedure for the Leading-Edge Actuators. This will be accomplished using a Mechanical test rig that comprises an electrical drive motor for speed and position control, as well as a hydraulic cylinder for the load motor. The Electronic Test Console and NI PXI controller are employed as part of the testing setup.

Role: Test software developer

Responsibilities

• Developing Real-Time code for the NI PXI Controller using LabVIEW 2017.
• Ensuring compliance with the latest Test software process requirements.
• Integrating the test software with the test system.
• Performing tuning activities for the drive motor and load cylinder.
• Preparing necessary documents and manuals using DOORS.
• Conducting review follow-ups using the JIRA application and managing releases through the Team Center (PLM) system.

Team Size: 2

Customer: Boeing

Project Status: Completed and Running Successfully

• Boeing 787 High Lift System Qual Test Procedure - Test Software designer & developer - Automated Test System for QTP
• Boeing 787 HLS Motor ATP Testing Software -Project planner - Estimated and planned
• COMAC C919 (FSCL - QTP) - Developer - Updated Flap Slat Control Lever (FSCL) QTP testing software
• Gulfstream G7 PEDALS - Developer - Updated test software

Developed

• ARINC 429 (Custom Device, API, and GUI)
• MIL-STD-1553 (Custom Device, API, and GUI)

Updated

• CAN
• Testlink