Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Ramkarthik Umaiyakunjaram

Ramkarthik Umaiyakunjaram

Integration and Validation Engineer
Coventry,West Midlands

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Engineer specialized in Electric, Hybrid and IC Engines with a successful track record in various automotive manufacturing facilities like McLaren, Vinfast, Daimler, Renault Nissan, and Royal Enfield. Proficient in advanced electric powertrains, battery systems, and vehicle control. Committed to delivering high-performance electric vehicles that meet industry standards and customer expectations, while actively contributing to the growth and success of the EV market

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Integration and Validation Engineer

McLaren
USA
06.2023 - Current

• The electronic control module for the McLaren Artura (P16), and McLaren 750 is flashed, tested and EOL (end of line) commissioned using MDS 2 (McLaren Diagnostic system) on Aftersales, Buyback, Press, Showroom and Production cars.
• Use diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) to find the source of component and system failures
• The ability to quickly identify failure locations and identify software issues as well as unexpected behaviour in production vehicles
• Working closely with the MDS support team, testing and resolving technical issues, and running the cars through updated software before customer delivery.

Vehicle Integration Engineer

Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited
Coventry
05.2022 - Current

EE Integration Engineer

Vinfast
Vietnam
10.2022 - 06.2023

• Supervised commissioning operations for a team of 10 involved in vehicle integration testing on PT, LS, and SOP vehicles.
• Perform testing and RCA which included, reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes, data logging and analyzing CAN signals through the Vector toolset.
• Configuring request and response codes for ECU communication and familiarity with UDS protocols.
• Worked within an agile framework to create system development plans that adhered to best practices for system engineering while also providing updates on the status of integration development.
• Generated.CDD files by interpreting ODX files to carry out diagnostics on different modules, including POWERTRAIN, CHASSIS, and BODY.
• Aided in multiple Functional Release Software, comprising BOM preparation and SW delivery
• Creating and Implementing HV, LV and ADAS test cases for safety and functionality.

Integration and Validation Engineer

McLaren
UK
05.2022 - 10.2022

• Gained expertise with the ECUs of High-end advanced car systems of McLaren supercars.
• Performed major diagnostics and provided innovative solutions for the initial launch of hybrid cars.
• Performed End of Line (EOL) Calibration procedures to make sure that all concerns with the vehicles were completely fixed.
• Efficiently upgraded ECUs from outdated to new software versions using (DTS Monaco), simplifying adaptation to the evolving architecture.
• Successfully delivered updated vehicles for shipment to customers.

Intern

Renault Nissan
Chennai
12.2018 - 04.2019

• Collaborated with experts, engineers, and internal staff for mechanical engineering in car manufacturing.
• Proposed design solutions with mentor's assistance in Trim & Chassis Department.

Intern

Daimler
Chennai
05.2018 - 07.2018

• Conducted research projects on standard time determination of MDT (trucks) day and sleeper vehicles, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Workplace Ergonomic Risk Assessments (WERA)

Intern

Royal Enfield
Chennai
11.2016 - 11.2016

• Observed and supported plant operations.
• Collaborated with maintenance staff to apply engineering expertise in production

Education

Enter your degree - Mechanical Engineering

SRM University
Chennai
06.2015 - 07.2019

Master of Science - Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Cranfield University
Cranfield
10.2020 - 11.2021

Skills

  • CANoe Vflash Qtester CANape CANalyzer INCA ETAS DTS Monaco JIRA SolidWorks Python AutoCAD MS office

Accomplishments

  • Best Group Project Presentation Award (Cranfield University)
  • Best Project Poster Award (Cranfield University)
  • Awarded 1st prize for LDR Physics Project as Undergraduate (model and research into Light dependent resistors used in mobile phones)

Affiliations

Energy Institute UK (Student Membership) VOLUNTEERING Member of NSS (National Social Service) - organised events aimed at primary schools

Timeline

Integration and Validation Engineer

McLaren
06.2023 - Current

EE Integration Engineer

Vinfast
10.2022 - 06.2023

Vehicle Integration Engineer

Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited
05.2022 - Current

Integration and Validation Engineer

McLaren
05.2022 - 10.2022

Master of Science - Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Cranfield University
10.2020 - 11.2021

Intern

Renault Nissan
12.2018 - 04.2019

Intern

Daimler
05.2018 - 07.2018

Intern

Royal Enfield
11.2016 - 11.2016

Enter your degree - Mechanical Engineering

SRM University
06.2015 - 07.2019
Ramkarthik UmaiyakunjaramIntegration and Validation Engineer