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Sundaralingam Somasundaram

Sundaralingam Somasundaram

Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Summary

Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Results-oriented Passion Driven Engineer with 12 years of extensive experience in NVH/Squeak & Rattle testing and validation of full vehicles. Demonstrated leadership in delivering multiple Operational Sound Quality (OSQ) projects. Contributed to over 15 ICE NVH-BSR projects and worked on 3+ electric vehicles. Published 2 AI/ML Technical papers at reputed forums. Currently serving as the NVH-BSR Manager at Stellantis India Limited.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Stellantis India ( FCA Engineering India Pvt Ltd)
01.2024 - Current
  • Project Performance Lead (PPL) - Squeak and Rattle, Sealings & Corrosion ( Vehicle Validation)
  • Developed sound Diagnostic tool to identify and extract abnormal noises using DSP and AI/ML.
  • Developed Corrosion Identification Image algorithm using DSP from vehicle images.

Lead Engineer

Mahindra & Mahindra
08.2013 - 01.2024
  • Lead Operational Sound Quality & Squeak & Rattle (S&R) full vehicle development projects for ICE and BEV vehicles.
  • Developed Operational Sound Quality (OSQ) Development Team (Customer actuated sounds/ electromechanical sounds). Trained by Head Acoustics, Germany in Sound Quality
  • Developed Core Jury Team for Subjective & Objective Evaluation using SQala Jury Software
  • Expertise in product acoustics engineering design for acoustic comfort. Developed models for vehicles such as door closing sound and many electromechanically actuated systems.
  • Developed multiple Squeak & Rattle, OSQ Mahindra Test Standards/ Procedures
  • Responsible for delivering NVH BSR and OSQ full vehicle performance and validation for the complete product life cycle.
  • Have experience in using EZ Slam Instrument for door engineering
  • Lead Component Level Test DVPs deliverables for ICE/BEV Projects using MB Dynamics quiet shakers.
  • Developed first time squeak & Rattle Climatic Ageing DVP and delivered 3 ICE Projects to replicate and validate Quality In Use (QIU)
  • Always shown collaborative, agile and bold characteristics with internal and external customers of OEM
  • Responsible for delivering of Material Pair Compatibility DVP using stick slip machine
  • Managed 3 BEV Projects for Squeak & Rattle simulation using Altair SNRD.

Education

Executive Post Graduation in ML/AI - Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

International Institute of Information Technology
Bengaluru, India
01-2025

Master of Engineering - Automobile

Vellore Institute of Technology
Tamilnadu
2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Automotive

Dr. Mahalingam College of Technology
Tamilnadu
2011

Skills

    Software & Hardware Skills:

  • Siemens LMS Test Lab ( Modal Analysis, TPA, FRF, ODS)
  • Head Acoustic Artemis
  • Head Acoustics BTPA
  • SQobold & Squadriga II
  • SQala Jury Software
  • EZ Slam
  • Altair SNRD
  • Catia V5

    Technical Competencies :

  • Psychoacoustics
  • Sound Quality
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • NVH - Squeak & Rattle Product Development
  • Contact Point Analysis
  • Real World Data Acquisition ( RLDA)
  • Stick Slip Testing
  • Sealings - Full Vehicle

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Tamil
Proficient
C2

Accomplishments

  • Developed and Lead Sound Quality team from foundation. Developed technical capability & standardized several test procedures/ DVPs/ Processes first time in Mahindra.
  • Developed Squeak & Rattle Team from the initial phase of team formation at Mahindra & Mahindra
  • Have been awarded multiple times for Excellence in work delivery & consistent efforts in Mahindra & Mahindra
  • Developed Diagnostic tools using DSP and AI/ML for Noise, Corrosion Detection.
  • In Stellantis organization, as first time implementation developed squeak & rattle team in ASEAN regions ( Malaysia) aligning with global processes.

Hobbies

  • Teaching
  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Cooking
  • Technical Content Creator

Paper Publications

  • Somasundharam, S., Kumar, A., Mohammed, R., and Raghavendran, P., "Understanding the Stick Slip Behavior of Plastics and Target Setting: An OEM Perspective," SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-1465, 2019, https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-1465.
  • Sundaralingam Somasundharam, Mridul Manoj K, Gaurav Raj, Riyazuddin Mohammed, Prasath R, "Methodology for Jury Evaluation and Target Setting for Passenger Vehicle Operational Sound Quality ," SAE Technical Paper 2024-26-0227, 2024, https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-26-0227

Timeline

Manager

Stellantis India ( FCA Engineering India Pvt Ltd)
01.2024 - Current

Lead Engineer

Mahindra & Mahindra
08.2013 - 01.2024

Executive Post Graduation in ML/AI - Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

International Institute of Information Technology

Master of Engineering - Automobile

Vellore Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Automotive

Dr. Mahalingam College of Technology
Sundaralingam Somasundaram