MANIKANDAN K R
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with 4+ years of experience in the solar energy industry and 2 years in the automotive sector. Skilled in solar power plant installation, QC inspection, servicing, and distribution box assembly. Expertise in SolarEdge optimizer systems and Enphase microinverter systems, including design, commissioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Adept at working in fast-paced environments with a strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Engineer
Daystar Solar
Chennai
03.2021 - Current
- Installation: Installed and commissioned solar power plants ranging from residential to industrial scale (up to 800 kW+).
- Quality Control: Conducted QC inspections, system commissioning, and preventive/corrective maintenance. Prepared technical documentation, and delivered client training.
- Distribution Boxes: Assembled and tested ACDB/DCDB, Enphase AC combiner boxes, SMB, and Bus Bar boxes, ensuring compliance with IEC, and safety standards.
- Service: Provided field servicing and repairs for grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid systems.
- Solar Edge: Designed, installed, and commissioned optimizer systems; module mapping, string sizing, and troubleshooting using Site Mapper and Monitoring Portal.
- Enphase: Configured and commissioned microinverter systems; Envoy setup, performance monitoring, and fault resolution using Enlighten.
- Remote Monitoring: Performed remote monitoring and performance analysis of various solar inverters to ensure optimal operation.
QC Engineer - Mercedes-Benz Truck Manufacturing
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd
Oragadam
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Performed QC inspections and ensured compliance with automotive manufacturing standards.
- Conducted component testing, and supported the smooth operation of the production line.
- Gained hands-on expertise in vehicle systems, mechanical tools, and maintenance procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Physics
Loyola College
Chennai01.2016
Diploma in Automobile Engineering (DAE) -
Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology
Chennai01.2018
Skills
- Solar panel and inverter installation
- Fault diagnosis and repair
- PV layout optimization
- Datalogger configuration
- Remote monitoring
- Labor management
- Performance analysis
- System commissioning
- Analytical thinking
- Technical leadership
Accomplishments
- Installed and commissioned 50+ solar power plants, achieving on-time delivery for 95% of projects.
- Reduced system downtime by 20%.
- Ensured 100% compliance with IEC & safety standards.
- Resolved many grid related issues.
- Remote monitoring for over 200 systems.
- 10% reduction in defects.
- Improved workflow efficiency by 12%.
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Tamil, Native
- Hindi, Basic
Timeline
Senior Technical Engineer
Daystar Solar
03.2021 - Current
QC Engineer - Mercedes-Benz Truck Manufacturing
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Physics
Loyola College
Diploma in Automobile Engineering (DAE) -
Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology
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