Maneesh Mathew
Bangalore
Summary
Principal Engineer in power electronics, specializing in power electronics product verification, designing and system engineering. Experienced with Online UPS, offline UPS, DC - DC convertors, SMPS and Telecom power system. Proven ability to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Expertise in process design, equipment selection and automation. Well-versed in Lab Management and numerous measurement equipment such as programmable DMM, Power Supply, AC/DC sources, DSO, Power analyzer, and Electronic Load. ATE (Automatic Testing Equipment) development Using LABVIEW and PYTHON
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer -DVT and Industrialization
American Energy Storage innovations (AESI)
Bangalore
08.2023 - Current
- Led the industrialization of new electronic products, from concept to mass production.
- Designed, built, and implemented a complete manufacturing and automation line at EMS vendor's facility in United states and Mexico.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing vendors, quality and ATE vendors) to ensure seamless product transfer and successful launch.
- International exposure in handling multiple EMS vendors.
- Conducted process capability studies (Gauge R&R, Cp, Cpk) and implemented corrective actions to improve process stability and product quality.
- Troubleshot manufacturing issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime and production losses.
- Trained production personnel on new processes and equipment.
- Developed and maintained process documentation, including Functional test procedure, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and control plans.
- Design Verification and Validation of all BESS boards.
- Managed all aspects of a R&D Lab, including Procurement of instrument and sourcing, budget management, equipment maintenance, inventory control, personnel supervision etc.
- Developed and implemented lab procedures and safety protocols
Technical Lead -DVT
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
07.2014 - 07.2023
- Developing test procedure, test plan preparation, resource planning, facility assessment, timeline, review DVT test results, etc.
- Leading DVT activities for the second and third generation online and offline UPS platforms.
- System integration tests and subsystem engineering testing activities.
- DVT status tracking and status reporting, addressing JIRA issues.
- Leading DVT automation activities of India design center.
- Develop validation automation test scripts using Python and LabVIEW.
- Working as a system engineer for ODM Telecom DC power system products.
- Documentation as per ISO standards.
- Leading energy star and compliance activities.
- Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
- Develop instrument library API's using Python.
- Knowledge in IEC testing standards, Energy star V.2,V1,Euro Coc, DOE.
- Experienced working in agile methodology.
- Knowledge all UPS performance characteristics like, Input, output, battery, thermal, transient and operational performance characteristics like fault and user interface tests.
System Integration Engineer
GE Critical power (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Design validation of power electronics products.
- Prototype testing and evaluation.
- Qualifications of new parts.
- Carrying over the tests and Test certificates.
- System Engineering.
- Conducting training for field engineers.
- Proto installation and commissioning of the system in various part of the world.
- Documentation as per ISO standards.
- Preparing test plans, test cases and executing it.
- Working on New project implementation.
- System level design verification for all electrical functionality for normal conditions and abnormal conditions.
- Sub assembly level verification.
- Supporting field service team and providing solution to fix site issues.
- Conducting FAT test during customer visit.
- Providing technical support to production, Quality, Servicing & repair team.
- Field failure analysis.
- GE critical power, a GE Energy company, the company delivers intelligent power conversion solutions carrying on the tradition of patented innovation with energy-efficient AC/DC and DC/DC embedded power, indoor/ outdoor energy systems, and custom power solutions backed by local field expertise in 25+ locations worldwide.
Test Engineer
American Power Conversion Pvt. Ltd.(APC by Schneider Electric)
Bangalore
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Design and fabricate the ATE to suit test methods.
- Develop validation automation test scripts using LabVIEW.
- Create test plan. Estimation of the test time.
- Determines test requirements for each design element.
- Attending breakdown problems in test Station like in circuit testers (ICT- Teradyne Z18 & spectrum), PCB functional testers (PFT), and final testers.
- HI pot and safety testers.
- Perform Regular Preventive maintenance and calibration of Test Equipment.
- Testing and debugging of three phase UPS up to 1,6MW.
- Worked in project FAT testing and customer witness testing.
- Worked for setting up the three phase testing facility in India production center.
- APC MGE is leading provider of global end-to-end AC&DC power products, which includes UPS, SMPS, power distribution units, Environmental monitoring units etc.
Junior Design Engineer
Techser power solutions
Bangalore
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Analog, Digital mixed circuit designing.
- Making prototype for design testing online UPS.
- Preparing test procedure, test planning.
- Documentation as ISO standards.
- Design validation of the products both board level and unit level.
- An ISO 9001 certified company: Techser power solution leading manufactures in UPS, Battery chargers and servo stabilizers.
Internship Student
Triphase Technologies
Bangalore
10.2004 - 11.2004
- DC to DC converters using Planar magnetism technology:- Done in fly back topology, with DPA switch, output is 3.3V/10A planar magnetism technology used for converter transformer and inductor.
- Selecting power switches and other devices.
- Magnetic design.
- PCB and layout design.
- Testing and validation.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
Birla Institute of Technology
Pilani, RajastanPost Diploma - Power Electronics
NTTF
BangaloreDiploma - Applied Electronics
IHRD
Kottayam, KeralaSkills
- Power Electronic DVT
- ATE Development
- Industrialization
- Test Automation
- Power system Design
- System Engineering
- Testing and Validation
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- International Exposure
- Analytical Skills
Languages
- Python
- LabVIEW
Hobbies and Interests
- Badminton
- Crafting
- Philatelist
- Numismatist
Timeline
Principal Engineer -DVT and Industrialization
American Energy Storage innovations (AESI)
08.2023 - Current
Technical Lead -DVT
Schneider Electric
07.2014 - 07.2023
System Integration Engineer
GE Critical power (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd
06.2009 - 06.2014
Test Engineer
American Power Conversion Pvt. Ltd.(APC by Schneider Electric)
06.2006 - 06.2009
Junior Design Engineer
Techser power solutions
11.2004 - 06.2006
Internship Student
Triphase Technologies
10.2004 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Technology -
Birla Institute of Technology
Post Diploma - Power Electronics
NTTF
Diploma - Applied Electronics
IHRD