Varun Govindarasu

Design Engineer

Cyient Private Limited

Hyderabad

01.2023 - Current

Contributed to Philips projects, including CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) initiatives, focusing on product sustainability, recyclability, and compliance with environmental standards
Used Adobe Illustrator to create Design Input/Design Layout (DIL) documents, including detailed technical drawings, product illustrations, and assembly guides for Power Toothbrushes (PTBs) and accessories, ensuring clear and accurate communication with the manufacturing team
Provided drafting and design modification support for the Oral Healthcare Brush head project, creating detailed 2D drawings and making 3D design changes to improve functionality, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability
Collaborated closely with the design and manufacturing teams to refine brush head components and assemblies
Led the design change proposal to remove the Bottom Ring from the PTB due to its non-functionality, extending the housing tube
Designed and prepared master drawings and models using Creo, ensuring the revised design was both cost-effective and functionally improved
Worked on a project to replace materials in the Electronics Bridge with an alternate, BFR-free moulding material compliant with the Philips Regulated Substance List (RSL)
Contributed to the Mykonos Project for PTBs and Anax Project for accessories, focusing on launching modified designs for Power Toothbrushes (different modes and color variants) and accessories (chargers, travel cases)
Designed and modified parts and sub-assemblies, including plastic components and assemblies within the handle, drivetrain, and electronics, using Creo
Supported the migration of Philips documents from Aris to Windchill PLM, creating new document numbers and following the Quality Management System (QMS) for the release process
Contributed to the Material Database project for POHC, focusing on capturing a list of materials used in Philips products along with mechanical, thermal, and safety properties
This streamlined the process of selecting the appropriate materials for new projects
Successfully contributed to the Osaka Bottom Ring Removal Project, reducing manufacturing costs and improving product functionality by removing non-essential parts
Played a key role in the BFR-Free Electronic Bridge Project, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards and reducing the use of harmful chemicals in Power Toothbrushes
Contributed to the successful launch of new Power Toothbrush variants and accessory designs, supporting Philips' sustainability and product innovation goals
Assisted in the migration of critical product data to Windchill PLM, improving document management and cross-functional collaboration
Designed and created comprehensive DIL documents using Adobe Illustrator, streamlining communication and documentation for new product introductions
Supported the Oral Brush head project by providing 2D drafting and 3D design modifications, ensuring manufacturability and performance improvements in brushhead designs