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Work History
Education
Skills
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Career Accomplishments
Core Experience Qualifications
Soft Skills Certifications
Personal Information
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K Santhiramani Kathervillu

K Santhiramani Kathervillu

Summary

A passionate Maintenance Equipment Engineer and a dedicated individual who is self-motivated, takes challenges and responsibilities at work, where technical skills and leadership qualities can be used to promote the company and personal growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Murata Electronic Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 05.2024
  • Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for equipment maintenance processes.
  • Coordinated effectively with operations staff to minimize production disruptions during scheduled equipment maintenance windows.
  • Optimized equipment performance by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
  • Conducted regular safety audits on equipment, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed [Type] equipment issues, quickly made plans for repairs and monitored use to rectify issues.
  • Trained junior engineers in proper equipment maintenance procedures, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning among team members.

Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi Global Storage Technology Pte Ltd
04.2004 - 12.2017

Worked flexible hours across night, weekend shifts for HDD line setup, and equipment RTL for new product launch
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Supported project coordination with vendor for new line set up works
Traveled Overseas to support on product transfer and knowledge sharing program
Productivity improvement such tact time reduction, cost saving and down time reduction.
Supported down reduction by critical spares availability review plan
Root cause analysis provides corrective and preventive action 4up reports preparation.
Conduct briefing for technician group to gather improvement suggestion and feedback served as a subject matter expert on key pieces of plant equipment,
Provide guidance to colleagues on maintenance best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for develop maintenance processes
Approached PDCA for improvement activities
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Assistance Engineer

Sintech Automation Pte Ltd
, Singapore
03.1997 - 04.2004
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Resolved critical issues during system integration phases, ensuring seamless transitions between design iterations.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.

Speaker Assembly Line Maintenance Technician

Panasonic Matsusthita Electronic Component Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
04.1993 - 03.1997
  • Attended machine troubleshooting speaker Assembly automated line.
  • Supported tooling conversion for model change activity.
  • Provided training to new operator on Jig and fixture conversion.
  • Maintained the equipment in optimum operating condition .
  • Performed key periodic and preventive maintenance of machine.
  • Participated in small group improvement activities.
  • Identified and recommend long lead critical spare parts stock in activities.

Education

NTC 2 Mechanical Servicing

Institute of Technical Education Singapore
Singapore
12.1999

Skills

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Minimal guidance supervisory
  • Small team management skills
  • Vendor management
  • New equipment buy off ,and commissioning
  • New tools set up Trouble shooting
  • Provide CM continues improvement activities
  • Basic Technical coaching for technician

Accomplishments

Accomplished experience in High Volume Manufacturing Electronics Manufacturing Industries in Technical project execution, planning for new line setup and equipment commissioning at local and overseas assignments. Achiever of Engineering KPI’s such as machine/tool down time, Assembly yield and scrap reduction. Liaising with cross-functional department on machine/tool improvement, DGR improvement and Yield improvement.

Career Accomplishments

  • Achieved 3 new line setup collaboration works with ME team for cell formation process.
  • DGR ramp up support for new structure systems integration within 3 months’ timeline.
  • Legacy line machine stabilization by critical PM implementation with PDCA approach.
  • Achieved 10k daily output demonstration within six months’ time for new product lines of HDD.
  • Product transfer, equipment readiness planning and execution for manufacturing sites.
  • Successfully led setup up and equipment readiness for assembly for new HDA products
  • Successfully supported two new product transfer programs form HGST Japan to HGST Singapore.
  • 4 times winner of Hi5 Silver awards from HGST for quality excursion /Productivity improvement.
  • 3 times winner of Hi5 Bronze awards form HGST for new product Launch/Line conversion on time.
  • Awarded prestigious B certification for suggestion and Improvement champion from.

Core Experience Qualifications

  • 6 Years’ Maintenance experience in Liquid cylindrical battery manufacturing sector.
  • 12 Years’ Maintenance experience in a HDD Manufacturing Clean Room environment.
  • 6 Years’ Automation experience in Machine Assembly Projects.
  • 5 Years’ Maintenance experience in electronic manufacturing sector.
  • 2 Year’s NTC 2 in Mechanical servicing (01/1998 - 12/1999)
  • 1 Year SPM (O level) Secondary School Leaving Cert (01/1991 - 12/1991)

Soft Skills Certifications

  • Ability in Microsoft Office –Excel, Power Point Presentation and Word and X Mind Application.
  • Certificate of Training in Understand Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment Management Essential Program course in 2015
  • 8 Discipline problem solving Methodology & Root cause Analysis methodology.2014
  • Certificate of Training in Certificate Risk Assessment.2013
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Training 2009.
  • ISO 9000:2000QMS internal Quality Auditor training.2003.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/07/1973
  • Nationality: Singaporean
  • Nric :S7379221E

Languages

English
Malay
Tamil
Mandarin

Timeline

Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Murata Electronic Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 05.2024

Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi Global Storage Technology Pte Ltd
04.2004 - 12.2017

Assistance Engineer

Sintech Automation Pte Ltd
03.1997 - 04.2004

Speaker Assembly Line Maintenance Technician

Panasonic Matsusthita Electronic Component Pte Ltd
04.1993 - 03.1997

NTC 2 Mechanical Servicing

Institute of Technical Education Singapore
K Santhiramani Kathervillu