Suraj Phalke

Experience

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  Bajaj Auto Ltd

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2014

  R & D (Design & Development) Engineer

  Perform as Design & Development Engineer for Electromagnetic parts of 2WH, 3WH & 4WH projects which include interaction with Vendors, Project management as well as Testing & Validation team.-Involved in the design process of Magneto (1Ø, 3Ø, AC-DC, & DC) & development testing.-Involved in development process & testing of Fuel pump, Oil pump & Washer pump.-Development testing of Starter motor, Radiator Fan & Heater-blower unit.-Design & development testing of Horn as per vehicle requirements/standards.-Development testing & validation of Lead Acid & VRLA batteries of different capacities.-Design & development of Sensors & Switches.-Testing of stepper motor, actuators & relays.-Preparation for Design input data sheet (DIDS), Design validation plan (DVP), Design review sheet (DRS), Vendor design, development & testing plan (VDDTP) and Ahead Bajaj standards (ABS), Component evaluation report (CER).-Field failure analysis & Implementation of Kaizen with the study of failure from proto & pilot level testing as well as field vehicle.-Implementing GD&T and evaluating tolerances in drawings to validate gap/ fit/flush with other components & Preparation for Electrical circuit diagram.-Prepare check-list & approval of vendor’s drawing for final production clearances.-New vendor development for Battery & Magneto.-Benchmarking of competitor’s vehicle components.-Value analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE) on no. of components.Electrical Vehicle (EV):-Development design & testing of Lithium-Ion battery used in 2wh Electrical vehicle & Study of Battery management system (BMS).-Real Time Data logging, processing and acquisition of speed-controller, Drive motor and Battery parameters by using EDAQ data logging system.Worked on different Automotive softwares:PLM (Teamcenter), UG (NX), Autocad, EDAQ, Data loggers, Oscilloscope, Show less

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  Tata Motors

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  Development & Validation Engineer

  Good Experience & knowledge in the area of Vehicle Electrical System i.e. Starting system, Charging system, Lighting system, Power train system (Engine & Transmission), Instrument cluster, Switches, Body Electronics, Automotive IVN and others E&E components.-Validation of ECU’s functions / features on vehicle & its software planning management.-On vehicle diagnostics (including CAN, K-line), troubleshooting & Root cause analysis on development vehicles.-Working on the Validation & Verification of Gasoline EMS ECU software for Passenger Cars.-Development Testing of PEPS system in vehicle, also diagnostics, EOL & routine checks on it-Support to development (Proto) & SOP vehicles for different ECUs flashing & parametrization.-Production line issue resolution & technical support for EOL data, procedures and diagnostics of ECU’s on CAN & K-line, also ECOS testing of vehicle at line.-Performing support for Labcar Testing to evaluate WH & ECU level issues.-Interaction with IDT, HMI & PAT Team for part level testing & validation report.-Ensure for Product quality & improvements, also concern to respective part design team.-Vehicle Prototype Management & Preparation, Interaction with other department to finalize WH Routing and electrical components aggregates and others issues on vehicle of design.-Vehicle Complete Electrical check-list and Wiring Harness schematics checks.-Responsible for Electrical aggregates accelerated validation on vehicle.-Generation and Implementation of Cost reduction ideas.Knowledge/Handling Experience of Automotive testing/diagnostics Tools:- CANoe, CAN analyser, Indigo, Vflash, TATA Internal testing/diagnostics tools, ETAS INCA, Oscilloscope etc. Show less

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  Force Motors Ltd

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2018

  Engineering Manager

  Perform as a Jr. Engineering Manager for EMS ECU Development, Diagnostics & Validation for Engine specific vehicle variants. Also Others ECU development for Next generation vehicle platforms.BS-VI Development :Involved in the BS-VI development in Engine Management System from E&E team.Selection and Implementation of Engine & After Treatment Sensors & Actuators in BS-VI System.EMS ECU- I/O & TD diagram Finalization, Preparation of Engine Test Bed Wiring Harness.Preparation of Interface Document, FD’s & Feature documents, Test Reports.Support activity for the Engine Test Cell diagnostics & validation.Traveller 5 Cyl CNG (BS-IV) :In this Project, Handled completely EMS ECU development, Software Integration, Calibration & DTC Validation activity.Preparation of Validation & Verification Report & IOBD-II document report for submission at ARAI for Certification & Type Approval.ECU Diagnostics support to Vehicle & Engine Team. (Vehicle level & Engine test Bed level issues)CNG ECU-Diagnostics Tool Development (i.e. required at Service area) & Validation for the same.Involved in the development process & Preparation of Technical documents such as RFQ, DVP & Specification sheets for the Other ECUs Development (Instrument Cluster, Immo and BCM) for the next generation vehicle platforms.Implementation of HiL Bench setup for validation & Verification of ECU’s used in FML platforms.Test Cases & Report Preparation for HiL Testing & Vehicle level Testing.Knowledge of J1939 Protocol.TOOL COMPETANCY: VISU, INCA, Dearborn Diagnostics Tool, AFS Sparrowatch Calibration Tool. Show less

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  JCB India Ltd.

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2022

  Deputy Manager

  Perform as a Team Leader for E&E and WH Design and Development for JCB Compact Products and Skid Steer Loader.