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SURANJITH THENNAKOON

SURANJITH THENNAKOON

R&D-Manager

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

R&D-Manager

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
07.2022 - Current
  • Lead and Manage Global R&D Team and Projects.
  • Core Product & Testing Method Development.
  • Provide Engineering Consultations & Solutions (FMEA).
  • Develop R&D Road Map According to BU Requirements.
  • Identify Technical Resource Needs & Gaps and address Gaps.
  • Working with Cross-Functional Teams Comprising Subjects.
  • Grow Team with Respect to Technical Excellence.
  • Initialize R&D project with Key customers.
  • Organize & Conduct the R&D Meeting & Trainings.
  • Administrate HR Duties, Timesheet, KPI, ect…

Senior Manager I - Mechanical Engineering

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Lead the Designing Process for Mechanical Systems.
  • Core Engineering Developments & Technology.
  • Provide Leadership and Guidance to Engineers.
  • Work Closely with Engineers to Best Design & Solution.
  • Collaborate Engineering Activity with Regional Teams.
  • Develop Departmental Strategic Plans & Support Key.
  • Review Solution Plans, Cost Models & Written Proposals.
  • Productize and Commercialize Next Generation of Products.
  • Administrate HR Duties, Timesheet, KPI, ect…

Assistant Manager-Mechanical (R&D)

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
04.2017 - 08.2021
  • Review Mechanical Design Cost Analysis (DFM, DFE, DFA).
  • New Electromechanical Product Design & Simulations.
  • Robust Opto-Mechanical Structure Design for Testing.
  • Ultra-Precision (less than1um) XYZ Positioning Robots Design.
  • Responsibility for Project Management & meet OTD.
  • Review the Assembly Methods (DFA) & Project Costing.
  • Explore New Technology for Manufacturing Process.
  • Servo Control System Design for Multi-Axis Robots System.
  • Robotic (6-DOF) System Design for Industrial Application.
  • Metrology (Laser Interferometer) & Report Analysis.
  • Lead the R&D Design Team for Meet Project OTD.
  • Design Verification of PM-BLDC Motors (Linear & Rotary).
  • Vibration & Thermal Analysis (FEA) for Mechanical Module.
  • Miniature Customized Actuator & Motor Design (NPD).

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer- (R&D)

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
09.2015 - 04.2017
  • Design & Testing of New Electro-Mechanical Products.

(DD Motors, Precision Gantry, XYZ Robots, Voice Coil).

  • Design Reviews and Derives the Optimal Robust Solution.
  • Optimize the Gain (PID) for Control Loop in XYZ Robots.
  • R&D Project Coordination & Provide Technical Instructions.
  • Provide Innovative Mechanical Engineering Solution.
  • Performed the FEA Simulations for Magnetic & Structural.
  • Design Structures & End Effectors for Industrial Robots.
  • Failure Mode Analyzing and Statistical Analysis of Process

Capability (6-Sigma & 8D).

  • Responsible for ISO9001-2015 Documentation & Procedure.

Advance Mechanical Engineer

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Design Precision Mechanical Actuator Systems(XY), for

Semi-Con Industry.

  • Design Direct Drive Actuator for High Speed Pick & Place

Machine (RVCA, CVCA, Ect…)

  • 2D & 3D Drafting and GD & T Analysis for the Fab Parts.
  • Design Jigs & Fixture For Mass Production.
  • Customize Actuator for Customer Requirement.
  • Prototype Build & Test Performance & Calculations.
  • Prepare Manufacturing Instructions for Core Product.
  • Root Causes Analysis for the Manufacturing Problems.

Mechanical Design Engineer

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
06.2012 - 07.2014
  • Modify Jigs & Fixtures for Linear Motor Manufacturing.
  • Design Machining Parts for Motor Manufacturing.
  • 2D & 3D CAD Modeling and Drafting.
  • Design Ball screw linear Actuators.
  • Prototype Testing & Technical Reporting.
  • Material & Treatment Selection According to Application.
  • Selecting Suitable Standard Mechanical components.

Education

Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems & Engineering.

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Singapore
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA
Sri Lanka
04.2001 -

Skills

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD

Project Planning

Cost Control

Analytical Skills

Training and Development

Structural analysis

Design reviews

Prototyping and Testing

Failure Mode Analysis

Electromechanical Systems Integration

Advanced FEA analysis

Software

SolidWork

ANSYS

SolidWork EMS

MS office

Certification

PATENT-LINEAR MOTOR WITH HEAT DISSIPATING CAPABILITIES AND HEAT REDUCTING CONSIDERATIONS (US 11,469,705 B2)

Timeline

PATENT-LINEAR MOTOR WITH HEAT DISSIPATING CAPABILITIES AND HEAT REDUCTING CONSIDERATIONS (US 11,469,705 B2)

09-2022

R&D-Manager

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
07.2022 - Current

Senior Manager I - Mechanical Engineering

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
08.2021 - 07.2022

PATENT-SELECTIVITY ATTACHMENT FOR MECHANICAL TEA PLUCKING MACHINE. (16789, IPC A01D46/00)

12-2019

Assistant Manager-Mechanical (R&D)

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
04.2017 - 08.2021

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer- (R&D)

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
09.2015 - 04.2017

Advance Mechanical Engineer

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
07.2014 - 09.2015

Mechanical Design Engineer

PBA SYSTEMS PTE.LTD
06.2012 - 07.2014

Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems & Engineering.

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA
04.2001 -
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