EPLAN P8 Electric
Vijaya Raghavan G
Electrical Design Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional seeking a challenging role in Electrical Design and Project Management within a progressive organization. Expertise in electrical engineering and research is leveraged to drive project success and enhance team performance, ensuring objectives are met with precision and efficiency. A strong commitment to organizational growth is complemented by a dedication to continuous learning and skill expansion. Passionate about achieving excellence, with a focus on making a meaningful impact in every endeavor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
ELECTRICAL DESIGN - TEAM LEAD
FORMOPLASTIC CONTROLS (P) LTD
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Led a high-performing team of 12 to 15 engineers in designing innovative electrical control systems, improving project efficiency, and ensuring accuracy across multiple projects. Fostered skill development and mentored junior engineers in electrical design methodologies and best practices.
- Process Optimization: Implemented advanced design software (AutoCAD 2D, EPLAN P8 ELECTRIC, WSCAD), streamlining workflows, and enhancing design precision, resulting in reduced design time and fewer errors.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with mechanical, production, and quality teams to develop integrated electrical specifications, ensuring compliance with IEC standards, industry codes, and client requirements.
- Design Oversight & Innovation: Led the design and review of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, motor control centers, and fire alarm systems. Introduced innovative solutions to improve system performance, energy efficiency, and safety.
- Project Planning and Resource Allocation: Collaborated with project managers to define project scope, objectives, and timelines. Allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed within budget, and on time.
- Client Relations & Presentations: Acted as the main point of contact for clients, presenting design concepts, updates, and final solutions. Addressed technical concerns and ensured client satisfaction through expert consultations and timely project updates.
- Quality Assurance & Documentation: Oversaw the preparation of technical documents, ensuring all designs met the required quality standards and industry best practices. Led design reviews, risk assessments, and quality audits to identify issues and mitigate risks.
- Continuous Improvement: Drove process improvements within the team, leading initiatives that increased design efficiency and customer satisfaction. Promoted the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Change and Risk Management: Managed design changes and revisions, ensuring feasibility and smooth integration. Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards, and recommended mitigation measures.
- Knowledge Sharing: Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the team, fostering knowledge sharing, and ensuring that all engineers stayed up-to-date with the latest tools and industry trends.
- Preparation of the bill of materials for the approved drawings, and raising a purchase request for the BOM in SAP.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN LEAD - MV SWITCHGEAR GIS
NUVENTURA
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
06.2026 - Current
- Led design projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with client vision and brand standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product designs enhancing user experience.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and promoting best design practices within the team.
- Drove strategic design initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved project timelines.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Provided guidance and advice to junior design team members on design-related matters.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and promoting innovative thinking within the design team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and visual appeal through iterative design processes.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Enhanced user experience by leading a team in designing intuitive interfaces and digital products.
- Supported multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balanced customer requirements for performance and cost.
- Reduced production costs by optimizing design workflows and leveraging reusable assets where appropriate.
- Conducted user research and testing to inform design decisions, enhancing overall user experience and satisfaction.
- Oversaw the creation of engaging multimedia content for social media campaigns, driving increased engagement from target audiences.
- Developed new product design system to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, effectively communicating ideas and incorporating feedback into final deliverables.
- Implemented prototyping tools such as Sketch, InVision, or Figma to create interactive mockups that facilitated better communication with developers during handoff stages.
- Managed relationships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of outsourced design tasks within budget constraints.
- Increased customer satisfaction by incorporating user feedback into iterative design improvements for web and mobile applications.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
- Delivered high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines, prioritizing projects based on client needs and expectations.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
- Utilized various software programs, creating 3D models of design concepts.
- Analyzed industry trends to guide strategic direction, positioning designs competitively within the market landscape.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Provided operations support for specific design portfolios.
- Collaborated and shared processes with colleagues and peers.
- Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, effectively communicating rationale behind creative decisions while inviting constructive criticism.
- Prepared detailed reports on design progress and performance.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Established a system for tracking project progress through each stage of the design process, enabling proactive adjustments as needed to meet milestones on time or ahead of schedule.
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and inform innovative designs that resonated with target audiences.
- Played a significant role in driving user-centered design methodologies throughout the organization, resulting in more effective products tailored to end-users'' needs.
- Supported sales efforts by producing visually compelling presentations, product demos, and collateral materials that showcased key features and benefits.
- Led design projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the team.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Maintained documentation and dashboards to understand resource capacity and project status.
- Contributed significantly in achieving company goals by successfully completing multiple high-profile projects within given deadlines and budgets.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency by implementing project management tools and techniques.
- Championed accessibility initiatives, ensuring that designs adhered to WCAG standards and accommodated users with varying abilities.
- Consistently met or exceeded client expectations by delivering aesthetically appealing designs that also effectively addressed business objectives.
- Developed and maintained design systems that streamlined workflows and improved consistency across multiple projects.
- Researched and implemented innovative design techniques and strategies to reduce production costs.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration and open communication within the design team, fostering a positive environment conducive to creativity and growth.
- Implemented best practices for responsive design, optimizing layouts for various devices while maintaining brand integrity.
- Developed comprehensive design guidelines to maintain brand consistency across all digital platforms and marketing materials.
- Led cross-functional design teams to deliver innovative product solutions aligned with brand strategy.
- Developed and implemented design processes that improved team efficiency and project timelines.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scopes and establish clear design objectives.
- Conducted user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and enhance user experience.
- Presented design concepts to executives, translating complex ideas into actionable strategies.
- Evaluated industry trends to ensure design practices remained cutting-edge and competitive.
- Established quality assurance standards for design deliverables, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
Quality Control – Team Lead
FORMOPLASTIC CONTROLS (P) LTD
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Work interdepartmentally with the handling of given tasks to ensure proper follow-up for necessary completion.
- Given tasks can range from supporting operational functions to assisting with export documentation and guidelines.
- Support export with jobs that require special handling to ensure proper and timely setup with vendors, and notifications are sent to teams to ensure that given timelines are met.
- Completing data required for chargeback accounts involving entries into track/excel worksheets to capture necessary account details for completion.
- Monitoring inward QC engineer activities and making reports of quality checks performed on materials.
- Maintaining a non-conforming product material tracker and performing follow-up with internal agents to get the correct product.
- Coordination with design and production to ensure the quality performance of the product.
- Providing guidance for the design team in product improvements based on site issues.
- Providing technical support in the design development of a panel.
- Deviation in drawings will be escalated to the concerns.
- Providing technical support to the production team for the panel completion.
- In the process, check for the panels in the shop floor and give guidance for panel manufacturing.
- Run daily reports to capture all open, held, and not received jobs, and assist operations with tracking inbound mail through the stages of processing, up to and including completing phases.
- Maintaining a team of testing engineers for testing the finished products, and planning their day-to-day activities.
- Providing necessary support for the team for testing and commissioning of the product.
- Checking the correctness of the standards of control panels, as per the approved drawing.
- Coordination with the end customer for FAT and SAT.
- Documenting all the QA documents as per ISO standards.
- Getting approvals and clearance for the panels with the end customer for dispatches, and submitting all documents.
- Providing root cause analysis for the accidents or malfunctions in the panel. RCA will be discussed internally with the team, and corrective actions and preventive actions will be decided on.
- Monitor and follow up on weekly returns to ensure customer complaints have been updated and notified for proper handling.
- Maintaining a customer complaint tracker, service logs, and providing the correct plan to resolve the site issues.
- Providing after-sales service support for the panels.
- Maintaining a team of service engineers for after-sales service and site issue closure.
- Giving a quotation for services and products for customers' additional requirements.
- Led a team of quality control inspectors to ensure compliance with safety standards and product specifications, enhancing overall quality assurance processes.
- Implemented rigorous testing protocols and inspection procedures, resulting in a significant reduction in product defects and improved customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation of quality control processes, facilitating effective communication and adherence to industry regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior quality control staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the team.
Project Engineer
FORMOPLASTIC CONTROLS (P) LTD
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Acted as a subject matter expert regarding some electrical engineering activities, ensuring that project needs and objectives were met.
- Served as an interface between the Electrical Engineering team and internal/external clients to facilitate interdepartmental relations.
- Adjusting a project's priorities and milestones based upon a customer’s changing needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
- BOM preparation is done as per customer-approved drawings, and approval is obtained from management.
- Preparation of the purchase requisition as per the BOM in SAP.
- Preparing the assembly plan weekly and monthly for the completion of projects in lead time.
- Maintaining operations documents according to ISO standards for all projects.
- Managing the contractor's work schedule and giving clearance for payment.
- Planning and managing customer inspection/FAT, and satisfying the customer’s requirements in panel logic.
- Getting dispatch clearance from customers and planning panel dispatches.
- Submitting all panel-related documents to customers and consultants.
- Site commissioning, erection, SAT work planning, and management.
- Management of the support engineer's activity on the site.
- Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and finding design defects in panels.
- Ensuring that all health and safety processes and procedures are followed.
- Verifying the control logic of panels as per application and customer requirements.
- Checking Quality Assurance for control panels as per defined standards in customer-approved documents.
- Supporting and educating engineers about the projects in multiple sections.
- Laid out day-to-day and/or week-to-week work duties for electricians.
- Member of the maintenance team for documents in the EMS (Environmental Management System).
Education
B.E - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
ANNA UNIVERSITY
Vellore, India 04.2001 -
12th - HSC
TAMIL NADU- STATE BOARD
01.2011
10th Class - SSC
ANDHRA PRADESH- BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
01.2009
Skills
Familiar with full-cycle Project Management
Certification
Lean Management.
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Profile
- Name: Vijaya Raghavan G
- Father’s name: Gopinath V
- Date of Birth: 1993-08-15
- Gender: male
- Marital Status: Married
- Address: NO: 38, Jains Ananditha Apartments, Bali Amman Koil St,Villivakkam, chennai-600049.
Software
WSCAD Electric
AUTOCAD 2D
Timeline
ELECTRICAL DESIGN LEAD - MV SWITCHGEAR GIS
NUVENTURA
06.2026 - Current
ELECTRICAL DESIGN - TEAM LEAD
FORMOPLASTIC CONTROLS (P) LTD
09.2023 - 05.2026
Quality Control – Team Lead
FORMOPLASTIC CONTROLS (P) LTD
01.2021 - 08.2023
Project Engineer
FORMOPLASTIC CONTROLS (P) LTD
01.2016 - 12.2020
B.E - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
ANNA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
12th - HSC
TAMIL NADU- STATE BOARD
10th Class - SSC
ANDHRA PRADESH- BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION