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, India01-2025
Master of Engineering - Automobile
Vellore Institute of Technology
Tamilnadu2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Automotive
Dr. Mahalingam College of Technology
Tamilnadu2011
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
Software & Hardware Skills:
- 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
Technical Competencies :
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
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