Creo 7
Krishnachandran U
Sr. Design Engineer
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Dedicated mechanical design professional with over 6 years of successful experience in Sheet metal, Weldment Design(Skid and Brackets), NPD (enclosures, structural parts of Truck), Simulation & Validation(Static,& Dynamic) and Creo Modelling for Enclosures and Mining Trucks. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Mechanical Design-CAD & Analysis industry. Strengths in Creo 7.0 [Sheet metal, Piping & Cabling, Creo Simulate, Solid works & AutoCAD backed by self training and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr. Design Engineer
Wipro
Bangalore, Karnataka
02.2022 - Current
- New Product Design Sheet metal/Plastic Enclosures for Solar Battery Pack and Inverters for Schneider Electric using Creo Parametric 8.0 & Windchill as PLM.
- Design for rapid prototyping of Inverter/Battery enclosures/wall mounting/brackets.
- Performed DFMEA with vendors and Technical specialists.
- Design of 3D printed models for prototyping.
- Validated simulation and validation of mechanical assembly/parts via Creo Simulate using static analysis.
- Evaluated project feasibility based on material, equipment and labor expenses
- Developed product designs with consideration for potential corrosion and wear.
- Designed packaging of battery enclosures for shipment.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements
- Worked with fabricators to test prototypes and develop production processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Working on NPD of residential Solar Inverters.
- Procurement of mechanical parts from various supplier as per finalized quote.
Lead - Engineering Design
UST Global (For Liebherr Mining)
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2021 - Current
- Delivered concept design Skids (NPD) of MTU and Cummins Engines at Liebherr Mining Equipment from scratch to release.
- Designed products and parts to withstand predictable stresses such as corrosion, wear and other post-delivery considerations for outdoor Enclosures used in Trucks BDB, ESB) as per IP Rating and NEMA Rating
- Provided technical engineering support and project management for design, engineering and development of sheet metal enclosures for electro mechanical components (Engine electrical Box, Battery Disconnect Box) & switchgear design.
- Created parts for various fabrication methods, including machining, for shipping brackets of Hydraulic Cylinders in mining Trucks
- Drafted technical documentation for electro-mechanical components and finished products as per design changes in field and for production
- Designed and analyzed structural mechanical systems, such as Fan Guards for Radiators used in Liebherr Mining Trucks.
- Designed structures for mounting Cameras and Sensors for Liebherr's Autonomous Trucks.
- Handled 10+ ECR/ECN issues for resolving within month's time.
- Training new joiners with project standards and best practices.
Senior Design Engineer
UST Global (For Liebherr Mining)
Whitefield, Karnataka
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Designed and released Hydraulic Breather Routing for Mine EXPO '19 Liebherr Truck. Selection of hoses, end connectors and hose routing was done. Custom brackets were designed to be mounted on hand rails. Selection of damped hardware(Stauff Inc.) for vibration free operation. Thereby saved 100 hours of maintenance operation.
- Created supplier drawings for electrical harness and cables in AutoCAD and Creo for Frame Wiring & Battery Cables.
- Co-ordinate for design changes in Structural components like Frame and Superstructure of Mining Truck (welded and cast structures)
- Conducted virtual model analysis via FEA (Creo Simulate), Root Cause Analysis, GD&T & DFM/DFA.
- Executed project design review presentations for Design Review with client in onsite.
- Interact with cross functional engineering team on onsite on daily basis for reviews and discussing solutions, and supplier details.
- Provided technical engineering support for shop floor personnel(at US) on critical dimensions and weld positions for few projects of Field design changes.
- Performed electrical hardware selection,(selection of conduit and T connectors as per wire table)
- Worked with engineers from various groups in concurrent fashion for design of mechanical and electrical subsystems for Engineering Change Projects.
- Verified and performed 100% release activities of CAD files and BOM at time of release via Windchill PLM.
- Guided and conducted Knowledge sharing sessions for junior Design Engineers.
- Applied GD&T and tolerance stack up for various part and assembly drawings as per criticality.
- Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs from North American suppliers like Hoffman Enclosures Inc .
Design Engineer
UST Global (For Liebherr Mining)
Bangalore, Karnataka
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Created mechanical installation drawings, for Hydraulic Skid (weldment assembly)
- Designed of sheet metal parts as per weldability and DIN ISO 2768 standards.
- Created part drawings for all components of Engine Piping of 533 Trucks
- Created Shipping Layouts for Truck (Dump Body, Superstructure, Frame) and Cab Ergonomics Layout for increasing Driver Productivity and safety.
- Designed bolster for heated dump body Trucks in Liebherr.
- Provided routing solutions for electrical cable interference issues while retrofitting (Engine Heater assembly)
- Created models for mounting parts and their installation drawings for Mechanical and Structural assemblies like Superstructure & Frame.
- Created .step models & skel models from vendors for ease of Creo workflow.[Engine, Cab]
Associate Design Engineer
UST Global (For Rockwell Automation)
Bangalore , Karnataka
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Conceptualization of sealing solutions for achieving Ingress protection & EMI Protection as per IP rating requirement.[IP68, NEMA 4R] as per IEC standards and UL Standards using different gaskets available.
- Implemented conceptual designs for component mounting of sheet metal brackets on enclosure wall via PEM NUTS, Riveting or Studs.
- Selection of fasteners (Type, fit, material ,grade, size of bolt) as per loads and application.
- Calculate quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor hours to determine cost incurred during design changes for estimation purposes.
- Performed model checks to ensure faster workflow(removing circular interferences ) and BOM scrubbing.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Mar Baselios College of Engineering And Technology
Trivandrum, Kerala 06.2011 - 06.2015
12th Standard - 12th Standard
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Trivandrum 06.2009 - 06.2011
10th Standard -
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Trivandrum 06.2008 - 06.2009
Skills
Design For Manufacturing
undefinedCertification
Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerance | Udemy
Software
Solidworks
AutoCAD
Creo Simulate
Timeline
Sr. Design Engineer
Wipro
02.2022 - Current
Lead - Engineering Design
UST Global (For Liebherr Mining)
04.2021 - Current
Design Foundations: Prototyping and Manufacturing (LinkedIN)
02-2021
Electrical Systems: Reading Drawings and Schematics (LinkedIN)
01-2021
Manufacturing Process Selection and DFM | Udemy
12-2020
Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerance | Udemy
08-2020
Mechanical Engineering Design: Sheet Metal Design | Udemy
07-2020
Senior Design Engineer
UST Global (For Liebherr Mining)
04.2018 - 04.2021
Design Engineer
UST Global (For Liebherr Mining)
02.2016 - 03.2018
Associate Design Engineer
UST Global (For Rockwell Automation)
08.2015 - 02.2016
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Mar Baselios College of Engineering And Technology
06.2011 - 06.2015
12th Standard - 12th Standard
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
06.2009 - 06.2011
10th Standard -
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
06.2008 - 06.2009
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