Sarath Kumar M
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Senior Technical Architect with extensive experience at Continental Automotive, specializing in test management and validation for advanced driver-assistance systems. Proven track record in enhancing test infrastructure and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in vehicle testing and adept at fostering collaboration, ensuring high-quality outcomes in complex projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Architect | Test and Validation Lead Engineer (TVLE)
Continental Autonomous Mobility India Pvt ltd
Bangalore
11.2018 - Current
- Test and Validation Lead Engineer : Auto Park Assist System
- System test and validation for Auto Park Assist functions and Surround View Camera functions at the vehicle level. Functions include Parallel Parking / Perpendicular Parking / Angular Parking/ Lead vehicle Movement detection/ Low Speed Collision Avoidance using Ultra sonic Sensors.
- System Test and Validation for Longitudinal and Latitudinal functions using Long Range Radar and Short Range Radar.
- System Test and Validation for the L2 Level Component ADCU for the Parking functions.
- RFQ requirement analysis and Quote management activities for the complete Test and Validation Activities.
- Preparation of System test schedule for various milestones of the project as per the customer requirement and aligning with the stake holders for the completion of the test activities and summarize and document the test results.
- Defining the scope of testing for the counter measure implementation for issues reported and reporting on time to the Project team members and documenting.
- System Test Engineer (STE): L2 level vehicle testing for Long Range Radar (longitudinal functions, both driving and sensing functions) for various functions, such as Alignment, Blockage, Traffic Moving Notification, ACC, and EBA.
- L2 level vehicle testing for Short Range Radar for the functions like BSD, LCA, RCTA, RCTB, OSE.
- Requirement analysis, Test case creation & Test planning and Execution.
- Responsible for transfer of the Test activities from Japan to India for the SRR5XX project during On Job training.
- Conducted & Supported various FOT (Field Operation trial) testing extensively for ADAS Sensors.
- Responsible for improving the Test Infrastructure like Test Equipment’s and Proving ground.
- Responsible for BOM creation of Test vehicle build aligning with Vehicle Integration Engineers and facilitate the components by floating the RFQ to Vendors till commercial settlements.
- To Organize Tech Talks bi-weekly within the team to enrich the knowledge of the cross functional domain among the test team.
- Lead the team of Employee engagement and Team Building events along with HR for the Complete AM Markets Level.
Assistant Manager
Knorr-Bremse Systems for CVS
Chennai
11.2017 - 11.2018
- SPOC for Ashok Leyland and Daimler India Commercial vehicle for the technical requirements and responsible for the drawing releases.
- To Align with internal Stake holders and provide brake circuit proposals for commercial vehicles as per Customer Technical requirements.
- Responsible for Lift Axle circuit Testing for new applications. Electronic Level Controlling of Air suspension for Multi Axle Coaches. SPOC for Technical & Design related issue.
- Instrumentation, static and dynamic testing of ABS as per IS11852. Format & approval the effectiveness of the actions taken against the non-conformities.
- SPOC for Modular Development Program(MDP) for Ashok Leyland which involved commonization of Parts to various platform thereby reducing the no part numbers based on the specification of the components.
- Conducted Various field trails for the Air braking components and thereby monitoring the performance of the products in specific intervals.
Assistant Manager - Customer Quality
Knorr-Bremse Systems for CVS
Pune
07.2014 - 11.2017
- Zero Mileage Claims related to DICV, chennai and ASHOK LEYLAND all locations. All Warranty claims related to DICV, chennai and Ashok Leyland.
- Conduction of Product Audit as per Schedule. Reduction of warranty cost by timely analysis and taking corrective and preventive action for the failures reported.
- Analysis of Zero Mileage Customer Claims and 8D Report Submission to Customers. Approval of PPAP documents from Customers.
- Customer PPM & COPQ Reduction activities. Functional Test Failure Reduction in Valves division.
- Team member in solving Zero cc/min leakage Assurance in Actuators division.
- Developing and implementing quality control systems. Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
- Collaborating with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.
- Reviewing codes, specifications, and processes. Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
- Troubleshooting product or production issues. Taking care of QA/QC documents of the factory process control including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, non-compliance reports, and observations.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Johnson Electric Pvt Ltd
Chennai
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Inspection & Approval of production parts. Maintaining process control charts & daily check sheets.
- Team member in analyzing of corrective and preventive actions for the Internal and External customer complaint.
- Final inspection of finished goods and Delivering quality products to the immediate and terminal customer.
Education
B.E. - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Muthayammal Engineering College
Chennai01.2012
Skills
- Test Management
- Vehicle Testing
- Automated Parking
- ADAS Sensors
- Short Range Radar
- Long Range Radar
- Surround View System
- Air Braking System- commercial Vehicles
- Lift Axle Application- commercial Vehicles
Accomplishments
- Completion Pre-Homologation of Ashok Leyland 37Tonner Truck with Knorr Bremse Braking System & ABS
- Successful completion of 10T Lift Axle Load Calibration to meet the Customer requirement.
- Won 'Challenging the Limits' certificate for making Proto sample less than a day.
- Won the SPOT award for successful build of Test Vehicle ready for the Field data collection and Project Test activties
- Won the SPOT award for Organizing the Team Building activities for the entire Autonomous Mobility Teams
Timeline
Senior Technical Architect | Test and Validation Lead Engineer (TVLE)
Continental Autonomous Mobility India Pvt ltd
11.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
Knorr-Bremse Systems for CVS
11.2017 - 11.2018
Assistant Manager - Customer Quality
Knorr-Bremse Systems for CVS
07.2014 - 11.2017
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Johnson Electric Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 06.2014
B.E. - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Muthayammal Engineering College
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