Saravanan Ashokmaran

Experience

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  Centroid Design Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Junior Design Engineer

  > Industrial Design> Part and Plastic Design

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  IIT Madras Research Park

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2022

  Project Associate

  Electric vehicle powertrain research and developmentLeading the team involved with electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal design of traction motors and controllers for electric vehicles. In particular, played a key role in the development of design tools and testing equipment tailored for the products being developed at CBEEV. Hands-on working with e-vehicle powertrain Design and building traction motors from scratch Conducted dynamometer testing of traction motors Vehicle Integration and testing  Gained knowledge in basic electrical engineering  Expert in E-mag motor design Experience with thermal simulation and experimenting the heat transfer analysis of traction motors Tear Down Analysis of various traction motors Show less

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  Tata Elxsi

  Aug 2022 - now

  Senior Design Engineer (eMotor)

  Roles and responsibilities:Analytically designed from scratch and Conducted comprehensive electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical simulations to ensure motors met design specifications and industry standards.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to integrate motor designs into larger systems, ensuring seamless functionality.Designed and executed rigorous testing protocols, including endurance, NVH, and thermal testing, to validate motor performance and identify areas for improvement.Worked extensively with CAD and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Motor-CAD) for motor design and analysis, improving design accuracy and reducing prototype development time by 15%.Analyzed test data and produced detailed reports to recommend design modifications, leading to improved motor efficiency by up to 10%.Led a team responsible for troubleshooting and resolving motor performance issues during prototype phase, reducing downtime by 25%.Stayed updated with the latest technologies and innovations in motor design, ensuring that projects adhered to cutting-edge industry standards. Show less