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Education
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Certification
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RAVIRAJ K V

Powertrain Test Engineer
Bengaluru
RAVIRAJ                 K V

Summary

Results-oriented Powertrain Test Engineer with over 7 years of experience in engine testing, electric vehicle (EV) powertrain validation, and dynamometer installation and commissioning. Extensive expertise in planning and executing Design Verification Plan (DVP) test cases for electric motors, battery systems, and complete EVs, with hands-on experience in dynamometer operation, instrumentation, test automation, and data acquisition

Overview

4
Languages
5
Certifications
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Ather Energy Ltd

Powertrain Test Engineer
02.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Plan, schedule, and execute the Design Verification Plan (DVP) test cases for electric motors, battery systems, and electric and IC 2W vehicles.
  • Perform functional, performance, durability, thermal, and validation testing on EV powertrain systems using dynamometer test benches.
  • Operate, configure, and maintain dynamometer test systems, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition equipment to ensure accurate and repeatable testing.
  • Manage daily operations of the Product Validation Lab (PVL), ensuring laboratory readiness, equipment availability, calibration, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Acquire, process, and analyze test data to evaluate product performance against engineering specifications, and DVP acceptance criteria.
  • Prepare detailed validation reports with technical observations, failure analysis, and engineering recommendations.
  • Perform troubleshooting of powertrain systems, instrumentation, CAN communication, and test bench-related issues during validation activities.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and validation requirements to ensure proper test execution.
  • Support the design, fabrication, and validation of test fixtures and jigs for new test requirements.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, while maintaining product quality and engineering standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies, laboratory operations, and automation processes.

Testbench Software known:

  • Orbit-E, Orbit-T, Orbit-V, Orbit-X (IASYS)
  • 4Q Measurement Software
  • Datcam
  • Tornado (K&S)
  • Horus (Apicom)
  • Data Acquisition (Ni Max, GANTNER, HIOKI, YOKOGAWA, SIEMENS, ABB).
  • CAN Communication (INCA, PCAN, RVIZ, SAVY CAN).

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd

Senior Maintenance Engineer
12.2023 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Managing engine Test bench and supporting uninterrupted production testing.
  • Providing technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
  • Creating Test program as per the requirement and executing it.
  • Configuration of Parameters through Data Acquisition Modules.
  • Evaluated existing systems for opportunities to upgrade or implement new technology, boosting productivity levels in key areas.
  • Conducting regular audits of equipment condition, initiating repairs or replacements as required to maintain optimal asset health.
  • Maintaining records of Calibration, Maintenance checksheet.
  • Preparing SOP, Work instruction, PM Checksheet.
  • Root cause analysis for failure parts.
  • Managing spares and co-ordinate with vendor for spares procurement.

Kristl Seibt India Pvt Ltd

Senior Engineer
02.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Managing installation and commissioning of Roller Chassis Dyno, EV and Transient Dyno system
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Identify and manage project risks and issues.
  • Coordinate and manage project resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment
  • Identifying, diagnosing and resolving problems in software and Hardware.
  • Root cause analysis for failure parts.
  • Training to customer about software, Test procedure.
  • Interfacing Sensors, Analog and Digital signals with software.
  • Interfacing OBD tool (scan) and PLC with the software
  • Co-ordinate with Team to close customer reported issues.

IASYS Technologies And Solution Pvt Ltd

Project Engineer
06.2019 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Managing installation and commissioning of Roller Chassis Dyno, Eddy current Dyno and Transient Dyno system.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Identify and manage project risks and issues.
  • Coordinate and manage project resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment
  • Conduct commissioning trials like coast down, Endurance Test, performance Test, Fuel consumption, acceleration test, battery consumption.
  • Analysis the test result and creation of test report.
  • Identifying, diagnosing and resolving problems in software and Hardware.
  • Root cause analysis for failure parts.

Education

Kumaraguru College of Technology
Coimbatore

B.E from Automobile
07-2019

University Overview

Bharathiyar Higher Secondary School
Salem

HSC
06-2015

University Overview

Bharathiyar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Salem

SSC
05-2013

University Overview

Skills

EV, Engine and Vehicle testing

Software and DAQ Integration

Engineering drawings interpretations,

Jigs and Fixtures design and fabrications

Problem trouble shooting

Failure investigations

Dyno Installation

Project Management and commissioning

Preventive Maintenance

Breakdown Maintenance

Time management

Manpower Mangement

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Reduced Equipment Downtime Significantly and Upped the system within less and calibration the testing without the delay in DVP plan
  • Quick changeover of Motor testing setup by customize the wiring harness.
  • Decrease downtime by implementing contingency for the critical equipment.
  • Led Cost-Saving Initiatives by localizing the vendor.

Certification

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Timeline

Powertrain Test Engineer
Ather Energy Ltd
02.2025 - Current
Senior Maintenance Engineer
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 02.2025
Senior Engineer
Kristl Seibt India Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - 12.2023
Project Engineer
IASYS Technologies And Solution Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 02.2023
Bharathiyar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
SSC
Bharathiyar Higher Secondary School
HSC
Kumaraguru College of Technology
B.E from Automobile
RAVIRAJ K VPowertrain Test Engineer