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Kaviraj Ramar

Summary

Dynamic Senior Engineer with extensive experience at Onward Technologies, specializing in Model-Based Design and control logic for automotive applications. Proven track record in optimizing performance and ensuring compliance, leveraging skills in MATLAB/Simulink and effective communication. Adept at integrating complex systems, driving innovation, and delivering impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineer

Onward Technologies
06.2024 - Current
  • Develop and test Model-Based Design (MBD) solutions using MATLAB/Simulink for automotive applications, integrating control algorithms and physical system models to optimize performance and ensure system reliability and compliance
  • Analysis of inputs received from client side and preparation of interface specification sheet
  • Simulink model design as per the requirement, and performing model check as per MAAB guidelines
  • Unit level and integration level development and testing
  • Auto-code generation using embedded coder
  • Creating test vectors for the MIL, and SIL environment
  • Justification reports for all uncovered and unreachable components in the model
  • Skills: EV power train, Model Based Design, Mathematical Modeling, Control Logic, servo motor design, MIL, Wind turbine MBD design, Test case writing, V-model, ISO 26262
  • Tools: MATLAB: Simulink, State Flow, m-script, GUI app designer, and Simscape, TPT, Python

Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Renaissance Technologies
Bangalore
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • A development of MATLAB-based Physical and mathematical modeling and study dynamics behavior
  • Multi Body Dynamics: Expert in creating precise mathematical models of dynamic systems, with a strong ability to employ MATLAB scripting for simulations and analysis
  • Physical System Modeling: Experienced in constructing physical models that accurately represent system behavior, enabling insightful predictions and troubleshooting
  • Kinematics: Skilled in solving complex motion problems, from robotic arm movements to vehicle dynamics, using mathematical principles and inverse dynamics calculations
  • Dynamic Analysis: Conduct thorough dynamic analysis to predict system responses under various conditions, informing strategic decisions and optimizations of torque, and position
  • Path Planning: Proficient in designing optimal trajectories for robotics and mechanical systems, ensuring efficient resource utilization and obstacle avoidance
  • Skills: Motor Control, Homogeneous Transfer, Inverse Dynamics, Jacobian Transformation, IMU data analysis, plant model verification and validation, MIL, SIL, PID control, Servo Motor, and sensor selection, BLDC
  • Tools Expertise: SOLIDWORKS, M-script, Simulink, Stateflow, Simscape; MSC ADAMS

Program Manager

i-Hub (Gujarat Govt. Enterprise)
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Providing technical support to the startups incubated in the field of drone and robotics, focusing on multi-body design, IMU data analysis, and pose estimation
  • Identify market potential innovation projects and connect startups with industries collaboration
  • Realtime path planning and obstacle avoidance for drones
  • Implemented computer vision algorithm to enable a robot to recognize and interact with objects
  • Led the development of robotic arm for precise pick and place operation
  • IMU data analysis and feature extraction for motion characteristics, and gesture recognition
  • Conducted experimental testing, and IMU data analysis for system stability analysis
  • Skills: EV bike, Motion control, Object recognition, DC motor design, and hardware integration, MIL, Data engineering
  • Tools Expertise: Python packages- Numpy, Pandas, Scipy, Matplotlib, OpenCV; MATLAB - State flow, Simulink, Simscape

Graduate Engineer Trainee

HINDUSTAN DORR-OLIVER LIMITED
11.2011 - 12.2012
  • Proprietary equipment design and development for Mineral Industries
  • Design Validation for proprietary Equipment
  • Preparation of GA drawing, Concept Drawing, Design Calculation, OM review
  • Technical evaluation for offers, cost estimation, and preparation of Purchase Requisition
  • Evaluate manufacturing drawing and making bill of material
  • Technical discussion with client and vendor
  • Skills: Mineral plant filtering equipment capacity building, and equipment selection, Sub-parts technical evaluation, and cost analysis, design principles
  • Tools Expertise: Simulink, State flow, AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, SAP

Education

PhD - Investigation on Human Response To Vibration And Its Effect On Operator Work Stress

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
11.2022

M. Tech - Master of Technology in Mining Machinery Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
11.2016

B.E. - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
Tamil Nadu
11.2011

HSC - Higher Secondary

A. Nagore Central Higher Secondary school
Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
03.2006

SSLC - Secondary

A. Nagore R.K.R. Higher Secondary School
Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
03.2004

Skills

  • EV power train
  • Model Based Design
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Control Logic
  • Servo motor design
  • MIL
  • Wind turbine MBD design
  • Test case writing
  • V-model
  • ISO 26262
  • Motor Control
  • Homogeneous Transfer
  • Inverse Dynamics
  • Jacobian Transformation
  • IMU data analysis
  • Plant model verification and validation
  • SIL
  • PID control
  • Servo Motor
  • Sensor selection
  • BLDC
  • EV bike
  • Motion control
  • Object recognition
  • DC motor design
  • Hardware integration
  • Data engineering
  • Vibration modal analysis
  • Model based test cases design
  • Physiological work stress
  • RULA comfort score
  • MEMS Accelerometer
  • Automotive seat testing and design

Tools

  • Simulink
  • Stateflow
  • M script
  • Python
  • Adams View
  • TPT
  • Reactis
  • Target Link
  • BTC embedded Coder

Academic Research Experience

IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 07/01/16, 07/31/22, Senior Research Fellow, Investigation on Human Response to Vibration and its Effect on Operator Work Stress., Simulation and Modelling: Model based design optimization of Lumbar support foam for existing seat design with 95% CI study population anthropometric data., Vibration Measurement and Analysis: Proficiency in using specialized equipment and software to measure, record, and analyze vibrations, including understanding frequency, amplitude, and acceleration., Data Analysis: Ability to process and interpret vibration data to identify potential health hazards, assess risk, and provide recommendations for mitigation., Instrumentation Knowledge: Familiarity with various types of vibration measurement instruments such as accelerometers, vibrometers, and vibration analyzers. (MEMS transducer, Piezo electric, Piezo resistive), BPMS Research: Automobile seat and occupant sitting posture and pattern of load on body joints. To evaluate cushion rate of deflection and effective contact area for load distribution., Vibration Standards and Regulations: Understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 2631, ISO 5349) related to human exposure to vibration., Health Assessment: Knowledge of the physiological effects of vibration exposure on the human body and providing recommendations for risk reduction., Safety Protocols: Implementing safety protocols to protect workers from excessive vibration exposure., Root Cause Analysis: Ability to investigate the source of vibrations and propose corrective actions., Documentation: Maintaining comprehensive records and reports of vibration assessments., Vibration modal analysis, MIL, Data engineering, Model based test cases design, Physiological work stress and RULA comfort score, MEMS Accelerometer, Automotive seat testing and design, ISO 26262, M- Scripting, Simulink, embedded coder, GUI APP designer, B&K DAQ system, Python packages - Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib

Research Publications

  • R. Kaviraj and LA Kumaraswamidhas, Whole body vibration impact assessment on Damper Operator using computational learning technique, Int. J. Precis. Eng. Manuf., 24, 219-238, 2022, SCI, IF: 2.04
  • R. Kaviraj and LA Kumaraswamidhas, Excavator Driver Seat Occupational Comfort Assessment with Lumbar Support Cushion, Journal of Vibration and Control, 28, 3510-3523, 2021, SCI, IF: 3.01
  • R. Kaviraj and L.A Kumaraswamidhas, The vibration health risk assessment on operators of different capacity dumpers at opencast mine in India, Vibroengineering PROCEDIA, 21, 143–148, 2018, Scopus
  • R.Kaviraj, LA Kumaraswamidhas, M. Ercon Antisony, The hybrid experimental investigation of occupational ergonomic comfort level measurement on transport vehicle operator to improve health and safety, Journal of Heliyon, 2023, SCI, IF: 4.0

Certifications And Awards

2nd prize for short film making, International workshop on computational methods in vibration & Acoustics, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Consultancy Projects

Dumper operator Whole Body Vibration Comfort assessment study, M/s. L & T Construction & Mining Machinery under L&T/PSD/NDT/TSL/FY19-20/01, M/S Tata Steel Noamundi iron ore mines, Jharkhand, Prof. Dr. L A Kumaraswamidhas, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad

Patents

Clamping Device for Submerged Friction Stir Welding, R. Kaviraj, 2023, UK Patent, 63111064, Filed

Disclaimer

I, Kaviraj Ramar, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief., 03/04/25

Timeline

Senior Engineer

Onward Technologies
06.2024 - Current

Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Renaissance Technologies
04.2023 - 12.2023

Program Manager

i-Hub (Gujarat Govt. Enterprise)
09.2022 - 04.2023

Graduate Engineer Trainee

HINDUSTAN DORR-OLIVER LIMITED
11.2011 - 12.2012

PhD - Investigation on Human Response To Vibration And Its Effect On Operator Work Stress

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

M. Tech - Master of Technology in Mining Machinery Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

B.E. - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Anna University

HSC - Higher Secondary

A. Nagore Central Higher Secondary school

SSLC - Secondary

A. Nagore R.K.R. Higher Secondary School
Kaviraj Ramar