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Santhosh Kumar S

Mannargudi,TN

Summary

Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and opportunities to leverage strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Committed to maintaining high productivity and efficiency while contributing to organizational success. Dedicated to continuous learning and growth to excel in a dynamic work environment.

Work History

Teaching Assistant

SASTRA Deemed University
10.2021 - Current
  • Optimized MIAB and straight tube butt welding parameters to enhance weld quality in boiler-grade tube materials
  • Secured a patent for an innovative MIAB welding technique applied to plate welding
  • Characterized heat-treated T92 steel, evaluating the properties under different cooling methods
  • Designed and developed a 3D printed cup spout using Poly-Jet technology, modeled through SolidWorks
  • Executed Robotic MIG welding and material characterization for dissimilar boiler-grade tubes
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Worked with Professors to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.

Junior Research Fellow

DST, SERB
01.2020 - 10.2021

Title: Characterization And Development of Magnetically Impelled Arc Butt Welding for Boiler Graded Tube Materials T11, T91

  • Designed MIAB welding fixture using SolidWorks, optimizing for precision and efficiency
  • Developed an in-house MIAB welding and conducted trials on boiler-grade tube materials
  • Executed simulations in ANSYS to enhance the performance of MIAB welding
  • Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
  • Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
  • Collaborated with other scientists to develop strategies for the conservation of habitats.
  • Mentored junior researchers, guiding study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Project Trainee

TVS Motor Company Private Limited
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Title: Cell formation of crankcase LH- 3W parts and Implementation of automatic grading and marking machines
  • Implemented automatic grading and marking machines for cylinder block machining across 4 cells
  • Created layout and processes for crankcase LH - 3 Wheeler parts
  • Enhanced machine procurement and improved productivity in crankcase LH machining using Lean methodology
  • Created standardization documents for crankcase LH machining processes
  • Completed projects and work assignments within strict time constraints.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.

Skills

  • MIAB Welding
  • Optimization
  • Materials characterization
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Microstructural examination
  • Mechanical testing
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Heat treatment
  • Failure analysis
  • Simulation software
  • Report writing
  • Design of experiments
  • SOLIDWORKS software
  • Additive manufacturing

Education

Doctoral Degree - Mechanical Engineering

SASTRA University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12.2024

Master of Technology - Advanced Manufacturing

SASTRA University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
05.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Sairam Institute of Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05.2016

Awards

Best Performance Award, Production Engineering Department, TVS Motor Company Private Limited, Hosur, Implementing the back boring tool in crankcase LH machining enhances line efficiency and reduces the cycle time.

Publications

  • Analysis of magnetic flux density distribution through magnetically impelled arc butt (MIAB) welding of different steel tube thicknesses of T11 and T91, AIP Publishing, 2023
  • Magnetically impelled arc butt welding (MIAB): a comprehensive review on welding parameters, microstructure, and joint performance, Welding in the World, 2023
  • Study on the effect of different cooling conditions on microstructural and mechanical properties of heat-treated T92 martensitic steel, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 2023
  • Optimizing the welding parameters for Straight tube butt welding of dissimilar metals, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021
  • Ionic liquids as environmental friendly cutting fluids - a review, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020
  • Optimization of process parameters in TIG welding of AISI 4140 stainless steel using Taguchi technique, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020

Patents

An apparatus for artefact knitting, Santhosh Kumar S, Ramesh Kumar S, Sree Arravind M, 09/23/2024

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
Santhosh Kumar S