Barath kumar PMP®

Operations Associate

Pochampalli, Tamil Nadu, India7 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in optimizing manufacturing processes for battery technology.
Proven track record in cost reduction and project management.
Strong foundation in mechanical engineering with advanced certifications.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in manufacturing and semiconductor industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Manufacturing EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProject Management

Other Skills

ANSYSAtomic Layer DepositionAutoCADBusiness WritingC-Level PresentationsCatia Modelling and simulationsChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)CommunicationCreativity and InnovationCross-functional CollaborationsCross-functional Team LeadershipData AnalysisData ManagementDesign Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)Diplomacy

About

At Ola Electric, contributing to the design of semi- and fully-automated UV curing equipment lines for BHARAT 4680 cells and optimizing components like spacers and torsional viscous dampers. These efforts align with advancing manufacturing efficiency and precision for battery technology. With a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Puducherry Technological University and a Systems Engineering certificate from Caltech, supported impactful initiatives at Applied Materials. Projects included cost optimization saving substantial resources annually and advancing semiconductor deposition hardware. Proficient in tools like SOLIDWORKS, NX and JMP and methodologies like Six Sigma.

Experience

7 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Ola electric

Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Pochampalli, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

4680 Bharat Cell Gen3 Battery Pack ME Task-force
1. Optimising warpage in 4680 battery pack
2. Busbar Laser welding optimisation
Design For Yield :
1. Semi and Fully Automated UV Curing Equipment line for PPW BHARAT 4680 cells
2. Design of Torsional Viscous damper (TVD) to reduce torque ripple at ultra low frequency and Mass loading variation from 3% to 1.5%
3. Design of Spacers for Fixed Trim assembly for Electrode calendaring

SOLIDWORKSMesysJmpManufacturing EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Karki

Investor

Apr 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Remote

Building KARKI as a commission free and sustainable mobility solution.
Make Indian Passengers to experience Available and Affordable Mobility

Microsoft Office

Applied materials

Mechanical Engineer I - S

Dec 2021 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

HDP CVD Gap fill Product (Sept'24 to May’25)
1. End to End Project management of ALN Baffle failure in field customer resolution
2. Cost Reduction project execution of Gate valve for HDP CVD Chamber.
3. RF Bias rod coating variation study with 6 sigma optimization.
4. Reasonable Surface roughness validation of DCVD Vacuum Chamber
Accomplished GM% improvement Project: (Jan’24 to Aug'24)
1. Stiffener Cost Optimization saves 0.5 million Dollars per year
2. PCW cost Optimization saves 1.5 million dollar per year
Accomplished C&F Road map Projects and Building Hardware to make possible in DDP: (2 Years)
1. Microwave Plasma Source Design
2. Building Smart Faceplate and Value engineering on Dual Channel Shower Head (Patent Filled)
3. Rotating Bias Pedestal for PEALD process - Magnetic Coupling innovation to eliminate drag.
4. PEALD - Design of Gas Delivery and Reservoir System

Problem SolvingANSYSDesign Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)Mechanical EngineeringProduct DesignChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)+5

Cumi ceramics

3 roles

Application Engineer

Jul 2021 – Nov 2021 · 4 mos

Worked for CUMI Wear Material business in Non-ferrous industry segment.
1. Lined Equipment Application Conversion in Non-Ferrous Industries across India
2. Design Services to contribute growth in sales
3. Pricing Strategy for Design Service business - Ball mill optimization

Design Executive

Aug 2020 – Jul 2021 · 11 mos

Worked on key value addition projects:
1. New Product development on Wear monitoring device
2. Process Optimization of White fused alumina pig cooling process
3. Variable Orifice Product development
4. Design as a Service team formation

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Jul 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

Worked on Material Design and optmisation projects:
1. Computer aided Sintering for the ceramic products to improve Reliability
2. Particle simulation for the bulk flow material Optimization
3. New Design Methodology to improve ceramic reliability adding value to the business