Mahindran Supramaniam
Senior Automation Engineer
Summary
Accomplished at STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd, I spearheaded the Central R&D Senior Automation & I4.0 initiatives, pioneering Lights Off Automation and IoT projects. With expertise in operations management and team leadership, I drove significant advancements in Automation and Industry 4.0 innovation, mentoring over 2000 staff for global Industry 4.0 awareness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Central R&D Senior Automation & I4.0 Manager
STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd
01.2017 - Current
- Central Function for Back End Manufacturing on Automation, Industry 4.0 and Cybersecurity
- Managed team of direct reporters of 4-6 and indirect reports of ~20 across 6 backend factories on projects related to Intra/Inter Logistics automation in Assembly & Test Manufacturing environments and Industry 4.0 projects
- Mid to Long Term Planning resulting Automation & I4.0 Roadmap
- Capex allocation and management across 6 factories
- Through the years defined a 5 step process for Automation in Greenfield/Brownfield Manufacturing
- Intra/Intra Logistics include OHT, Robotic Guided Vehicles (RGV), High Speed Conveyor transportation, Stockers with N2 environments, Industrial and Autonomous robotic vehicles
- Pioneered first Lights Off Automation
- Pioneered first IoT project in Backend to use in house IC chips to control N2 environment in dessicators and deployed to over 700 dessicators with full traceability
- Managed for 3 years Big Data Analytics projects working on predictive maintenance with manufacturing sites
- Introduced first Video Analytics in Automation focused on safety
- Built first digital simulation for automation using Anylogic
- Worked with Local Polytechnic to introduce global Industry 4.0 awareness to more than 2000 staff (engineers & managers in manufacturing sites)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Managed a team of automation engineers to ensure timely completion of projects and optimal system performance.
- Championed a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging team members to explore new ideas for leveraging automation technologies in their daily work.
Central Industrial Engineering Manager
STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Central Function Role managing Capacity, OEE% reporting and driving improvements across 6 manufacturing sites
- Managing direct reports of 4-6 and indirect of 10 reports across 6 manufacturing sites for Assembly and Test
- Work closely with Supply chain team to ensure available capacity to support demands
- Driving capacity improvement through tact time studies with site collaborators to increase throughput and reduce cost
- Method study focused on Operator task analysis and optimization of operator activities
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve overall production efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas of inefficiency and develop targeted process improvements.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated solutions that improved overall organizational effectiveness and productivity.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting clear expectations for future growth and development.
Industrial Engineer
STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd
06.2000 - 12.2007
- Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and processes.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting expertise for equipment malfunctions, reducing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Optimized production processes by implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom 06-2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore 06-2000
Skills
Team leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Timeline
Central R&D Senior Automation & I4.0 Manager
STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd
01.2017 - Current
Central Industrial Engineering Manager
STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2018
Industrial Engineer
STMicroelectronics Pte Ltd
06.2000 - 12.2007
MBA - Business
University of Birmingham
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
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