VISHNU KANDH
Chennai
Summary
Maintenance Engineer with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and industrial maintenance at Lucas TVS. Experienced in preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of PLC-controlled machines, heat treatment furnaces, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, electrical panels, and automation equipment. Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (5 Why), TPM, 5S, CMMS, safety compliance, and continuous improvement projects. Proven ability to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime, and support new equipment installation and commissioning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Engineer (Maintenance)
Lucas TVS
04.2024 - Current
- Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of production equipment.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machines and electrical systems.
- Support installation and commissioning of new production equipment.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (5 Why) to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
- Maintain PM schedules and machine history through CMMS.
- Ensured implementation of TPM and 5S practices on shop floor.
- Managed critical spare inventory to limit machine downtime.
Facilitator Maintenance
Lucas TVS
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Coordinated maintenance planning efforts with the team and execution.
- Minimized machine downtime through implementation of preventive maintenance strategies.
- Facilitated daily maintenance reviews and TPM activities to ensure adherence to standards.
NEEM Trainee
Lucas TVS
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Supported electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
- Installed and serviced machines.
- Assisted in assembly line operations for automotive components.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure production goals were met.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
01-2026
Diploma - Mechatronics
Kongu Polytechnic College
Perundurai, Erode04-2020
SSLC -
Svn matriculation school
Skills
- Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- PLC Troubleshooting
- Equipment Calibration
- Wiring Standards
- CMMS Documentation
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Why)
- TPM & 5S
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys)
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Inventory Optimization
- Motors & Drives
- Panel Wiring
- Electrical Panel Wiring
- Electrical mechanical troubleshooting
- Spare Parts Management (MSL)
- Preventive maintenance
- Heat Treatment Furnaces
- Microsoft Excel & MS Office
- TPM & TPS
- Industrial Safety
Languages
- Tamil
- English
Projects
- Commissioning of Sealed Quench Furnace.
- PLC automation improvement in Zinc Plating Line.
- Implementation of manual to auto phosphating plant.
- New Sqf plant installation for productivity enhancement.
- To eliminate sensors failure & plc errors in zinc plating plant, conversion of 230V AC to 24V DC system.
- Analog to Digital Temperature Controller upgrade with High/Low alarms.
- Conveyor safety buzzer and alarm system implementation.
- Cooling system improvements for heat exchangers.
- Electrical panel rewiring and machine upgrades.
- Automatic Phosphating Plant installation.
- Productivity enhancement of Zinc Nickel Plating.
Timeline
Junior Engineer (Maintenance)
Lucas TVS
04.2024 - Current
Facilitator Maintenance
Lucas TVS
10.2022 - 04.2024
NEEM Trainee
Lucas TVS
08.2020 - 10.2022
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Diploma - Mechatronics
Kongu Polytechnic College
SSLC -
Svn matriculation school