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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES
Software
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Krishnamoorthy Thangavelu

Manager Innovation & Tech [ Automotive & Automation ]
Chennai,TN

Summary

Automation Engineering Project Leader with 15+ Yrs experience in BIW Process Robotics automation, and 4+ Yrs Experience in Automotive ADAS, CCS, EE systems. Expertise in end-to-end project execution (RFQ to Integration, Testing, SOP) across global locations (India, France, Spain, Japan). Proven track record of leading large-scale Automation programs & Automotive New Tech PoCs [ ADAS, Cockpit ,Connectivity, AR/VR] optimizing cost, improving productivity, and driving Innovation.

Overview

4
Certification
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India

Manager – R&AE Innovation & New Tech Development
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsibilities:
  • Market research, Technology Trend Analysis
  • Innovation & New Technology Strategy creation [ ADAS, Connectivity, AR/VR]
  • Innovate New Idea seeding by Design Thinking Process
  • Develop New Tech PoC & Vehicle Integration
  • Manage Suppliers & Corporate Stakeholders
  • Contributions:
  • Created Innovation Ideas Customer Value Analysis Framework [ KANO MODEL]
  • Created ADAS, Connectivity, Metaverse New Tech Strategies
  • Key Achievements:
  • Developed PoCs: ADAS AEB PoC T4VS, Child & Adult Occupant Monitoring
  • Driver health Monitoring, Twizy Swappable Battery, VR Engineering Cockpit, AI Bot Engineering Warroom
  • 20+ Innovation Ideas Pitched, 10 Innovation Ideas Nominated for TCR Connect

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India

Deputy Manager – BIW Process Tooling Automation
01.2010 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end automation engineering programs for global automotive plants
  • Drive design, execution, and commissioning of complex BIW automation systems
  • Own project delivery, cost, quality, and timeline commitments
  • Provide technical and strategic leadership across multi-location teams
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards
  • Contributions:
  • Established automation best practices and standardization frameworks
  • Improved design efficiency and execution timelines through digital tools
  • Key Achievements:
  • Developed automated PLC program generation tool (VBA) improving engineering productivity
  • Led cross-functional global teams for high-value project execution
  • Recognized as BIW Tooling New Technology SPOC
  • Major Global Assignments:
  • Renault (France, Spain): Full lifecycle delivery – Design to commissioning
  • Renault Techno Centre: Europe Projects Lead for multiple vehicle programs
  • Nissan (Japan, UK): Automation design leadership

Ford India Pvt Ltd

Project Associate – Automation (BIW Vehicle Launch)
01.2004 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Contributions:
  • Led body shop automation architecture design aligned with FPS standards
  • Managed project execution, supplier alignment, and cost negotiation
  • Delivered first robot automation cell and scalable BIW systems
  • Key Achievements:
  • Designed and implemented complete automation architecture for body shop
  • Developed localized control board solution, reducing dependency on imports
  • Enabled production efficiency improvements and scalable operations

I-TECH Labs Pvt Ltd

Assistant Engineer (Embedded Systems)
01.2003 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Developed GPS-based tracking systems (Hardware + embedded software)

Indian Ordnance Factory

Technician
01.2002 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Maintained CNC systems, servo drives, and automation equipment

Prime Engineering Services

Technician
01.2001 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Electrical maintenance Conventional Lathes troubleshooting

Education

SRM ISIT

B TECH from EEE
12-2026

University Overview

GPA: 8.6 CGPA

Annamalai Polytechnic

DEEE
01-2001

University Overview

GPA: 81%

Skills

  • R&AE [ Innovation & New Technologies]
  • Design Thinking Methodologies [ New Idea Seeding]
  • Technology Trends Benchmarking & Gap Analysis
  • Market Research & Innovation Strategy Planning
  • System Advanced Engineering [T] Innovation Process
  • New technology PoC Development & Vehicle Integration
  • RFI, RFQ, PR, PO Process Handling
  • Suppliers & Corporate Stakeholders management
  • Automotive [ ADAS, CONNECTIVITY, EE System, XEV, MBD, HIL ]
  • ADAS & CONNECTIVITY: Tech Trends, Tech Functions, ENCAP, BNCAP standards, ECUs, IVI, Cluster, CDC Concepts & Architecture, MIL Testing & Validation requirements, New Idea Seeding, ADAS CAE Simulation Process
  • EE SYSTEM: Architecture Synopsis, Schematics, DFS, DED, Network Topology CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
  • XEV: XEV Configurations & Architectures, Control Algorithms (BMS, ECUs), MIL Testing & Validation Procedures
  • MBD: MATLAB & SIMULINK based Model Simulation [ ADAS AEB, XEV BMS & PWM]
  • HIL:
  • Test Bench Process & Architecture
  • CANOE based CAPL Control Script Procedures & GUI
  • SOFTWARE:
  • Programming: C, Python, AI/ML Pipeline Architecture
  • TOOLS: CANOE, CANALYZER, MATLAB, SIMULINK, LABVIEW, PROTEUS (IoT), MULTISIM [ Circuits Design]
  • Automation & Digital Manufacturing
  • BIW Process Robotics Automation
  • PLC/HMI Development (Siemens, Omron, WINCC)
  • End to End Control Architecture & Industrial Network Design
  • RFQ, budgeting, and cost optimization
  • Design validation, FAT/ATFMR, and plant buyoff
  • Installation, commissioning, Diagnostics and SOP

Accomplishments

  • 15+ years of consistent career growth into Project Management Technical roles
  • Delivered global, multi-location automation programs
  • Designed Innovative solutions improving cost, safety, and efficiency
  • Recognized for Proactive management, Problem Solving & Strong Logical Analytical skills

Certification

  • RNTBCI Annual Award, VP Awards | Ford Several Kaizen Awards
  • IPMA “C”? [ Globally certified Project Manager]
  • GIMI “L3” [ Globally certified Innovation Manager]
  • Lean & Six Sigma Black belt
  • PYTHON, AI/ML, VCU Developer, XEV Developer
  • NCC ‘C’ Certificate ‘CPL’

MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES

  • Global Project Leadership (India, Europe, Japan plants)
  • Program & Portfolio Management LEAP 100 [IPMA ‘C’, GIMI ‘L3’]
  • Stakeholder Management (CXO, global customers, suppliers)
  • Team Leadership & Capability Building
  • Process Transformation & Innovation
  • Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization
  • Risk Management, FMEA & Safety Governance
  • Executive Presentations Preparations

Software

Python

C

C

C#

VECTOR CANOE CAPL

VECTOR CANALYZER

SIEMENS TIA PORTAL

UI/UX Designer [ CANVA, FIGMA ]

3D Design [ Blender, CATIA ]

Timeline

Manager – R&AE Innovation & New Tech Development

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
01.2022 - Current

Deputy Manager – BIW Process Tooling Automation

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
01.2010 - 01.2021

Project Associate – Automation (BIW Vehicle Launch)

Ford India Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2010

Assistant Engineer (Embedded Systems)

I-TECH Labs Pvt Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2004

Technician

Indian Ordnance Factory
01.2002 - 01.2003

Technician

Prime Engineering Services
01.2001 - 01.2002

Annamalai Polytechnic

DEEE

SRM ISIT

B TECH from EEE
Krishnamoorthy ThangaveluManager Innovation & Tech [ Automotive & Automation ]