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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

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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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