Naresh Dhopare

• I initially joined as an order processing engineer and was working on orders. I was also working on the development of new ratings according to customer-specific requirements for three-phase induction motors for various applications, designing, and analyzing motor performance using different tools.
• After being promoted to Lead Engineer, I handled the India business support engineering team to support pre- and post-order service, along with new product development activities.

After being promoted to Manager of the Design team:

Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.

• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
• Designed a creative product series out of a newly launched product series and released it to production with a cost reduction of more than 20% for each rating of 3 frames and around 15 ratings.
• Reviewed and modified product samples to account for technical and aesthetic requirements.
• Provided additional responsibility as UL and IEC Ex ATEX certified motor signatory, and responsible person for the two manufacturing plants in India.

• Company Overview: Formerly known as Crompton Greaves, Ltd.
• Energy Efficient Motors (IE2, IE3, and IE4): As per recent GR from the government for mandatory efficiency class from IE2 and above, CG needs to develop the entire range from 0.12 kW to 710 kW for all 2, 4, 6, and newly added 8-pole motors. I was working on developing these motors and developed the new Series IE2 range in cost reduction. Frame size: 80 to 132M. Six and eight pole motors were experiencing a heavy humming noise issue, so those motors were developed with a new rotor slot and combination, along with efficiency achievement. Basic simulations were done for different fans and fan covers to achieve the same results. Prepared new BOM, price list, design MO’s, and performance declaration based on test result analysis. As per IS12615-2018, all IE2, IE3, and 8P motors are developed within a time duration of 6 to 8 months.
• NEMA premium efficiency motors are required to develop as per American standards for a 60 Hz supply system. Whereas the export market is dependent on this series. Many more ratings in this series are stuck due to high windage loss and poor efficiency. Those are designed 'OK' in very little time. Most of these motors are passed stock, less trial performance verification from the existing motor lineup. Developed range: 0.55 kW to 75 kW for 2, 4, and 6 poles. Newly launched for the 8P series, also.
• Electrical Vehicle Motor: As I completed successful trials and design implementation for the electrical vehicle motor in LHP, the same challenge for the vehicle motor was given to me. Currently, I am handling inquiries, designing for various customers like Mahindra, Tata Elxsi, ARAI, and KPIT, etc. I worked on the same project at LHP from the design stage to successful trials at the customer's vehicle site testing, as per various required conditions. Designing the required rating, and preparing the SOR and techno-commercial offer for the same. The testing arrangement was stated successfully. One motor made and tested for rickshaw application, which got significant mileage over the Chinese motor earlier, was 42 km per charge and achieved 52 km per charge. One motor was made and tested for electric bus application, which also got significant mileage over the Poland-made motor earlier; it was providing 120 km per charge and achieved 140 km per charge.
• Compressor Series Motor: As per customer requirements and market demand, I have designed and developed the compressor series motors suitable for SF1.2 in a standard frame and a few in a reduced frame size.

• Enquiry handling, offering, and selecting a suitable design as per application, design of an induction motor (3-phase LT motors) (IE-2, IE-3).
• There was an import ban on IE2 and IE3 motors from China to stop importing and dependency, which developed 80-225 frame IE3 motors and released for production within this tenure.

• Enquiry handling, offering and selecting a suitable design as per application, design of an induction motor (3-phase LT motors) (IE-2, IE-3, increased safety, flame-proof, vehicle motors, forklift motors), verification of test results and methods, testing coordination; BOM, specifications, and product releasing. Successfully designed, three customer vehicle consignments were completed for battery-operated electrical vehicles and material handling equipment motors.
• Resolved conflicts between various departments regarding project timelines or resources.
• Ensured compliance with applicable regulations throughout the product design process.
• Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.

• Conducting practical and explaining the practical with theoretical aspects to student.(Basic Electrical, Power Electronics, Linear integrated Circuit, Basic Electronics, PCB developing and designing etc.)