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SARAVANAKUMAR BALRAJ

SARAVANAKUMAR BALRAJ

Bangalore

Summary

Senior engineering professional with 15+ years of proven track record in leading complex projects and driving technical innovation. Known for strong expertise in Wiring Harness Design, System Testing, Verification, Electrical Project Management. Excellent collaborator, adaptable to changing demands, and consistently delivers results through effective team leadership and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR LEAD ENGINEER–ELECTRICAL

WABTEC BANGALORE - INDIA
06.2023 - Current
  • ACCESS System Engineer - Electrical - TSG (Transit Service Group) India.
  • Prepare Functional & Technical description document for Train and Metro Doors.
  • Electrical Wiring Harness Development for Train Level Door Functions.
  • Electrical Integration, Commissioning & Troubleshooting at Train and Metro car’s.
  • BOM Management for the door systems.

Worked as POC for Vapor Rail–Canada & WITEC–Bangalore.

  • Leads 5 members of the Engineering design team for vapor rail – Canada projects.
  • Teamcenter ECR pilot for Transit Service project engineering changes.
  • Planning, controlling & Execute Engineering Deliveries & Verification
  • Monitoring Engineering estimation and Delivery precision for Vapor related activities from WITEC – BLR.
  • Project Handling:
  • Chennai Metro Anti Drag System Retro fitment (Phase-1)
  • Chennai Metro Platform Screen Door upgrade
  • Swing Door Automation for Indian Railways – Retro fitment (Rajdhani & Shatabdi)
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development timelines and quality standards.
  • Implemented advanced engineering solutions that improved operational efficiency across multiple projects.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in engineering methodologies.
  • Spearheaded integration of new technologies, resulting in streamlined workflows and reduced project costs.
  • Developed comprehensive design specifications ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for successful execution.

SENIOR SYSTEM VERIFICATION ENGINEER - VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY-BMLT

VOLVO GROUP INDIA PVT - BANGALORE
06.2019 - 05.2023
  • Led the System verification & Vehicle Build for E&E integration and verification-T1 architecture (VT/RT/UD).
  • Planning, controlling & execute Hardware and Software integrations & verification.
  • Test case preparation & Representing T1 system verification in global BMLT forum.
  • Recommending software deliveries based on verification results to Production & After market
  • Proto vehicle uptime owner, BOM management, Electrical function and system verification leader.
  • Project Handled:
  • P1700 (New VMCU development) - Complete electrical verification responsible for UD vehicles.
  • P7544 – Complete Electrical verification responsible for new MACK truck – Australia.
  • P2952 – Electrical Build and verification responsible for FH truck in India
  • 9259 BSIS & LCS Adoptive Driving beam system verification and test case preparation.

COMMODITY ENGINEER – ELECTRICAL GLOBAL ENGINEERING

VOLVO GROUP INDIA PVT (BUS DIVISION)- BANGALORE
08.2014 - 05.2019
  • Complete Electrical responsible for Volvo Buses India
  • Project co-ordination with 3-member team for Electrical deliveries for other sites (NOVA Buses, Prevost)
  • Wiring harness Schematic and Bundle Design for Projects & Customer Adaptation requirement
  • Project Handled:
  • Worked as a TPM for RPS (Reverse Parking system) project for India market (AIS-140 and AIS-145)
  • Worked as TPM-Electrical for Bharat Stage VI for India market.
  • Worked as a commodity Engineer for Electrical to secure AIS153 Coach bus body Multiplexing System
  • Hybrid Bus Body (USB-II JnNURM) & BS-VI coach bus (9400) Wiring Harness Development.

WIRING HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER - GTT-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

VOLVO INDIA PVT LTD - BANGALORE
12.2011 - 07.2014
  • Wiring harness Schematic and Bundle Design in SABER
  • Electrical component design, Validation and TR Preparation as per Volvo Guidelines & Standard
  • Customer Adaptation Wiring Harness Design, Installation, Validation and Troubleshooting.
  • Chassis Wiring Harness schematic and Bundle design to meet Euro 6 Requirement.
  • Project Handled:
  • Euro 6 Bus Chassis and body Wiring harness Schematic and Bundle Design and development.
  • Secured BS-IV Legal demand certification for Electrical components and vehicle.

DESIGN ENGINEER - ENGINEERING

MINDA SAI Ltd - CHENNAI
04.2011 - 11.2011
  • Wiring harness design in Capital Harness
  • Wiring harness routing and fitment trail at customer end.
  • Handling of Diagnostics tool for EMS ECU, BCM and Instrument cluster, OBD Scan tool Kit
  • Field activities - troubleshooting & diagnostics
  • Project Carried out in ASHOK LEYLAND
  • G45, G90 Main & Frame Harness Design & Development
  • Battery Cable with Fuse Box for FVDP-NGC Design & Development

LEAD HR SERVICE - CHENNAI

ASHOK LEYLAND TECHNICAL CENTRE - CHENNAI
10.2010 - 04.2011
  • Worked as a Technician in BENCH MARKING & INSTRUMENTATION
  • Project Carried Out in ASHOK LEYLAND
  • AVIA (Made in HUNGARY), VOLVO FM 400, TATA 1109, TATA PRIMA, EICHER1095

TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE - CAR STARTER BUSINESS UNIT

LUCAS TVS - CHENNAI
10.2006 - 10.2007
  • Starter motor assembly and validation
  • Analysis and rectify Starter motors

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

01.2010

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

01.2006

HSLC - undefined

01.2004

10 STD - undefined

01.2002

Skills

  • Vehicle Wiring Harness Design & Development, BOM Management, PLM Release
  • Truck & RIG Electrical Integration, Troubleshooting & Verification
  • Electrical Component Development / EMC
  • Electrical Project management
  • Drafting Package: Saber, AutoCAD, Solid-works (Viewer), CATIA V5 (Viewer), Agile
  • Analysis Package: KOLA, CAN/LIN/UDS, CANalyzer, CANoe, Teamcenter, ISO26262, ASIL

Certification

Hybrid Technician

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

SENIOR LEAD ENGINEER–ELECTRICAL

WABTEC BANGALORE - INDIA
06.2023 - Current

SENIOR SYSTEM VERIFICATION ENGINEER - VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY-BMLT

VOLVO GROUP INDIA PVT - BANGALORE
06.2019 - 05.2023

COMMODITY ENGINEER – ELECTRICAL GLOBAL ENGINEERING

VOLVO GROUP INDIA PVT (BUS DIVISION)- BANGALORE
08.2014 - 05.2019

WIRING HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER - GTT-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

VOLVO INDIA PVT LTD - BANGALORE
12.2011 - 07.2014

DESIGN ENGINEER - ENGINEERING

MINDA SAI Ltd - CHENNAI
04.2011 - 11.2011

LEAD HR SERVICE - CHENNAI

ASHOK LEYLAND TECHNICAL CENTRE - CHENNAI
10.2010 - 04.2011

TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE - CAR STARTER BUSINESS UNIT

LUCAS TVS - CHENNAI
10.2006 - 10.2007

HSLC - undefined

10 STD - undefined

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Accomplishments

Achieved Chennai Metro Anti-Drag Project Electrical Design

Work Availability

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