KULALA HEMATHRI
Summary
Manufacturing Technician with 17 years of experience in equipment and instrument testing, calibration, electronics assembly, and preventive maintenance. Extensive experience in leading production teams, driving operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance in complex manufacturing settings. Strong expertise in server testing (including Citrix systems) and SFP connector setup, with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimisation. Expertise in troubleshooting, performing system diagnostics, and delivering precise test reports.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Technician Lead
Flex Pte Ltd
Changi South Lane
09.2015 - 07.2025
- Headed the end-to-end process for Citrix Server manufacturing and testing, overseeing the successful execution of functional, burn-in, and final audits to deliver high-quality products.
- Streamlined troubleshooting and maintenance protocols, improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime through efficient web tool and command mode testing.
- Optimised SSD/HDD/eUSB cloning operations, streamlining data management and improving system performance.
- Developed documentation for quality audits and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), maintaining compliance and delivering accurate reporting.
- Accelerated testing cycles, implementing process improvements that led to smoother production workflows and faster output.
- Collaborated cross-functionally in the Applied Materials Project, facilitating the integration of customer-specific tools with cleaning systems, which enhanced system reliability.
Production Technician
Flex Pte Ltd
Changi South Lane
03.2012 - 06.2015
Production Technician
Measurement Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Assembled and inspected electronic components for PCBs, performing wave soldering and high-voltage testing to meet rigorous quality standards and operational specifications.
- Conducted visual inspections, high-voltage withstand tests, and termination checks to confirm adherence to safety regulations and optimal performance standards.
- Applied Automated Test Equipment (ATE) techniques to validate PCB assemblies, delivering accurate testing results and maintaining high-quality production standards.
- Troubleshot and repaired faulty PCB assemblies, addressing issues promptly to minimise production delays and maintain high-quality output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance assembly processes, contributing to the refinement of quality control measures and improving overall team efficiency.
Education
Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Govt Polytechnic College
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSkills
- Production Planning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Instrument Testing
- Server Testing
- Electronics Assembly
- SFP Connector Setup
- Calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- High-Voltage Testing
- ATE Techniques
- PCB Assembly
- PCB Inspection
- Optical Traffic Testing
- Team Supervision
- Technical Training
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Compliance
- Documentation Management
- NCR Generation
- Test Report Generation
- Operational Efficiency
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Web Tool Testing
- Command Mode Testing
- Soldering
- Wave Soldering
- Microbial SCAN RDI
- Test Management Software
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Optimisation
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
Lean Green Belt Certification, Flex, Awarded for contributions and leadership in the execution and deployment of the Flex Lean Enterprise., 12/24
Key Highlights
- Reduced equipment downtime by 30% through effective implementation of preventive maintenance schedules and proactive troubleshooting.
- Improved production efficiency by 25% by optimising test processes, reducing testing time per unit without compromising quality.
- Increased team productivity by 20% by providing hands-on technical training to new staff, improving skill levels and reducing error rates.
- Achieved 98% compliance with quality standards during server testing and final audits, consistently exceeding customer expectations for product quality.
- Reduced non-conformance reports (NCRs) by 15% year-over-year by refining troubleshooting procedures and identifying root causes of recurring issues.
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Production Technician Lead
Flex Pte Ltd
09.2015 - 07.2025
Production Technician
Flex Pte Ltd
03.2012 - 06.2015
Production Technician
Measurement Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2012
Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Govt Polytechnic College