Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERIENCE IN SHEET METAL FABRICATION
EXPERIENCE IN FACTORY ROUTINE TEST
SUCCESSFUL EVENTS
Timeline
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Santosh Kumar Behera

Cuttack,India

Summary

With 14 years of experience as a professional with expertise in SolidWorks, Creo,AutoCAD, and Ansys. Demonstrates proficiency in DFM, DFA, DFMEA, GD&T, machining, and welding symbols. Known for decision-making expertise and strategic thinking capabilities. Skilled in inventory control techniques and solutions-focused approaches. Adept at quality assurance controls and customer relationship management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Team Lead AIS 33kV , GIS & RMU

Schneider Electric
AHMEDNAGAR, INDIA
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Successfully led multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and schedule targets.
  • Fostered a collaborative and productive work environment, effectively managing and mentoring a diverse team of engineers.
  • Managed complex projects, ensuring high-quality outputs.
  • Coordinated cross-functional collaborations, ensuring successful project outcomes.

Assistant Manager CSS, GIS & RMU

Schneider Electric
AHMEDNAGAR
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Focused on Design and Development, New Product Development as per client Requirements.
  • Providing engineering expertise to drafters/releasers on highly customized production orders.

Mechanical Design Engineer

L&T EAIC
AHMEDNAGAR
07.2011 - 01.2018
  • Evaluated customer specifications & Coordinated with R&D and other departments for non-standard project requirements and designed & developed the switchboard as per client requirements.
  • Prepare the Mechanical Release of the switchboard and Release to the Manufacturing team.
  • Solved complex mechanical issues by applying problem solving skills and theoretical knowledge.
  • Provided technical support during manufacturing stages, minimising production issues and delays.
  • Produced complete sets of engineering drawings, ensuring smooth transitions from concept to production.
  • Executed improvements on existing designs, resulting in better product performance and longevity.

Education

Master of Technology -MTech - Mechanical Design Engineering

BITS Pilani
WILP
/2024 - /2026

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

SEC, BPUT
Bhubaneswar
/2014 - /2017

Post Diploma - Tool and Die Making

CTTC
BHUBANESWAR
/2011 - /2012

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

BOSE
CUTTACK
/2007 - 01.2010

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Creo
  • UG
  • AutoCAD
  • 20
  • Ansys
  • Catia
  • SAP , M-Pack
  • MS Office
  • DFM , DFA & DFEMA
  • GD&T
  • Machining & Welding symbols
  • Decision-Making expertise
  • Strategic thinking capabilities
  • Inventory control techniques
  • Solutions-focused
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Customer relationship management
  • Expertise in lean techniques

Languages

English
Hindi
Odiya

Accomplishments

    Silver Award for the VE

    Quantum Leap Award

    Ground Breaker Award

    Star Team Award

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Study specifications, benchmark products, and prepare conceptual designs as per IEC Standards
  • Check design interference of parts in static/dynamic operations and verify DFMEA, PFMEA, DFA, material selection & outsourcing components
  • Prepare assembly & part drawings with suitable GD&T, machining, welding symbols & surface finish
  • Create conceptual prototypes and verify basic operations & troubleshooting
  • Conduct NPD review meetings with the CFT Team (R&D, Manufacturing, Method, Product Management Group, Sales & Services, and Quality)
  • Prepare bill of materials, assembly procedures, and customization of products
  • Coordinate with engineering, testing, and quality teams for product improvement
  • Perform root cause analysis for site complaints and revise designs
  • Knowledge of SAP transactions for DCN, BOM, Cat No, and PR creation
  • Value Engineering Coordinator for Medium Voltage Switch Gear
  • Knowledge of Lean Office

EXPERIENCE IN SHEET METAL FABRICATION

  • Design of general arrangements, internal arrangements, explosion vents, louvers &supports for Medium voltage switchgear products up to 36 kV as per IEC standards
  • Sheet metal fabrication enclosure of metal-clad indoor and outdoor kiosk, VCB panel, RMU with ingress protection up to IP63, IK10, and internal arc fault protection up to 50 kA 1 sec

EXPERIENCE IN FACTORY ROUTINE TEST

  • Performing contact resistance measurements, breaker contact timing tests, velocity measurements and bounce duration of contacts, primary injection tests, high voltage withstand tests and lightning impulse tests, insulation resistance tests, temperature rise tests, verification of ingress protection (IP tests), and operational checks.

SUCCESSFUL EVENTS

  • Design and development of MV AIS, GIS & RMU for various clients including NTPC, Vikram Solar, Tata Power, RIL, OPTCL, HMRL, MSCTCL, BSES, Udaipur Smart City
  • Design , Validation & Varifiaction of CRP ,AIS & GIS KIOSK Panel (IP54 & IK 10)
  • Cost Optimization Design of 11kV, 25kA AIS Panel (5% Material Cost Reduction)
  • Cost Optimization Design of GAMESA GIS Panel ( 4% Material Cost Reduction )
  • Retrofit Breaker Design, Validation & Verification of GE & NGEF Make

Fuse Blown PT arrangement for 33kV , 31.5kA GIS Panel (CMRL)











Timeline

Team Lead AIS 33kV , GIS & RMU

Schneider Electric
01.2023 - 04.2025

Assistant Manager CSS, GIS & RMU

Schneider Electric
01.2018 - 01.2023

Mechanical Design Engineer

L&T EAIC
07.2011 - 01.2018

Master of Technology -MTech - Mechanical Design Engineering

BITS Pilani
/2024 - /2026

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

SEC, BPUT
/2014 - /2017

Post Diploma - Tool and Die Making

CTTC
/2011 - /2012

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

BOSE
/2007 - 01.2010
Santosh Kumar Behera