Jaganath Krishnan

Experience

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  APC by Schneider Electric

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2013

  Research Development Design Engineer

  System Design and development of 5/6 kVA on-line double conversion UPS development for American and European marketsAssociated with feasibility, design and development of the UPSInvolved in individual subsystem design and development, as well as testing of the UPS

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  Siemens

  May 2013 - Jan 2017

  Research Associate

  Market analysis of Renewable Energy Systems and Smart CitiesEvaluate Business and Technology Readiness level (BRL/TRL) of DC grid infrastructureSystem Integration - Hardware and software development for effective operation of smart city grid systemsAnalysis on the Impact of software technologies into existing system architecture Standardization and Pricing strategies for such a network of futuristic Energy System.

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  Murata Elektronik GmbH

  Feb 2017 - May 2019

  Product Engineer

  Power Electronics Proficiency: Single point of contact for power converters namely AC/DC, DC/DC and Lithium-Ion battery technology internally in Murata Europe, partners, and OEMs.Delivered Exceptional Customer Satisfaction: Achieved the highest customer satisfaction rating by fostering clear communication and meticulous documentation of customer requests, RFQs, and trip reports.Streamlined Cross-departmental Collaboration: Established efficient communication protocols between departments, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of customer needs and demands. Show less

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  Valeo

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2022

  Product Safety Engineer

  Enhanced e-Axle System Knowledge: Developed comprehensive Technical Safety Concept (TSC) resulting in a 20% increase in departmental understanding of the complete e-Axle system, fostering smoother cross-functional collaboration.Streamlined Functional Safety Compliance (ISO26262): Performed in-depth reviews of system requirements and architecture, leading to a 15% reduction in development cycle time for achieving FuSa compliance.Strengthened Risk Management and Communication: Championed an effective risk management documentation process, improving risk identification and mitigation by 30%. Effectively communicate findings across system, software, and hardware departments.Optimized Safety Analysis Processes: Implementation and review of FMEA, FTA, and FMEDA analysis procedures, leading to a 10% decrease in safety-related defects identified during testing.Root Cause Analysis and Defect Resolution: Analyzed test case results, identified root causes of defects with 95% accuracy, and provided clear solutions to relevant departments, ensuring timely resolution Show less

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  Schaeffler

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  Functional Safety Expert

  Enhanced Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety: Strengthened functional safety (FuSa) for Chassis and Rear Wheel Steering Systems in EVs, contributing to a reduction in potential safety risks.Streamlined FuSa Management: Implemented a project-based work productplanning system, resulting in a 20% increase in FuSa planning efficiency.Planning Safety Work Products: Proper planning of work products related to FuSa and CySec management requested by project (Gateway reviews, Product evaluation during development and for series release, Safety and Cyber Securitycase).Ensured Timely FuSa Activities: Established effective time management practices for FSRs, DIA, CIA, Safety & CySec Plans, leading to on-time completion of all FuSa deliverables for project deadlines.Improved Customer Communication: Developed a clear communication strategy for FuSa deviations, fostering stronger collaboration with customers and ensuring informed decision-making.Product Release Recommendation: Creation of the release recommendation for the product for all system releases according to the project maturity plan (PRL0 - PRL4).Championed FuSa Integration: Proactively integrated FuSa requirements into all project phases, guaranteeing adherence to safety standards throughout the product development lifecycle. Show less

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  SGS-TÜV Saar

  Sept 2024 - now

  Senior SOTIF & Functional Safety Expert

  - Develop audit and assessment protocols for automated driving and ADAS systems.- Conduct functional safety gap analysis for various automotive partners.- Create SOTIF audit and assessment processes for automotive Tier 1 suppliers.- Develop and derive risk analysis and acceptance criteria based on railways standard EN 50126-2 at the vehicle level for ADAS applications related to SOTIF.- Provide advice and consulting to OEMs on the optimal use of SOTIF, AI and functional safety (FuSa).- Develop validation targets for testing perception systems used in ADAS applications.- Integrate AI ISO 8800 with SOTIF and FuSa standards Show less