JASWANTH KUMAR VENKATARAMU

Experience

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  JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Provided technical support in various areas of tyre manufacturing, including Mixing, Calendaring, Bead Making, Tread & sidewall extrusion, and Curing department.• Conduct thermocouple studies for each new tyre development to assess temperature profiles and optimize manufacturing processes.• Conducted testing of raw materials in the laboratory to ensure their quality and suitability for use in production processes.• Attend technical meetings and actively participate in discussions.• Deliver presentations to managers and stakeholders on project updates and findings.• Collaborate with engineers from different disciplines (quality and production) to ensure smooth workflow and meet work schedules.• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and proposing solutions to improve efficiency and quality. Show less

  • GRADUATE TRAINEE-TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  • GRADUATE TRAINEE-TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
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  Ujwal Industrial Corporation

  Nov 2017 - May 2019

  GRADUATE ENGINEER TRAINEE

  ▪ Adhered to strict quality control measures and thereby supervised the inbound raw materials to be in high-quality standards. ▪ Proactively analyzed and resolved quality control issues by identifying manufacturing problems and gaps in process & procedures and provided viable solutions for the organization to implement. ▪ Been the primary point of contact (POC) for any quality-related issues and always had a wellestablished communication between the production team and lab department. ▪ Supervised the production line to achieve and maintain high-quality standards by doing 5s quality audit.▪ Proactively educated the production team on common human/machine errors that had been investigated in the past. ▪ Supervised the production line to achieve and maintain high-quality standards. ▪ Setting the specification for the newly developed materials. ▪ Selection of suitable materials for customer application products. ▪ Involved in R&D of products. ▪ New technology for ease of production. Show less

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  The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Student Research Assistant

    Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Student

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2022
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  Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Research Assistant

  • Conducted research on the project examining “Characterization of mechanical properties of different amounts of silica-filled SBR-BR elastomer blends.”• Investigation of the dynamic mechanical properties of SBR-BR elastomer blends using DMA• Engaged in research projects within labs, working alongside research scientists.Department- Polymerbasiertes material design.

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  Hochschule Merseburg

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Research Assistant

  • Conducted research on the project “Investigation of the influence of crosslinking behavior on different bio-oils of carbon-black filled NBR vulcanizates.”• Deep knowledge & skills in rubber chemistry and material science.• Practical experience in rubber compounding and mixing techniques.• Proficient in using mechanical testing equipment, and conducting tensile, tear, rebound resilience, and durometer hardness tests.

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  Henkel

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Conducting research on the "Development of ultra-low monomer (Micro Emission) polyurethane adhesives for industrial application"• Highly skilled in polyurethane adhesive chemistry, specializing in formulating using the Albert digital tool and mixing lab-scale 2k PU adhesive formulations.• Analyzed adhesive samples using chemical and physical methods, including rheology, viscosity, open time, and pot-life measurements.• Skilled in DSC and DMA characterization techniques and experienced in conducting mechanical and bonding property tests of adhesives using UTM.• Conducted customer sample trials for new development and engaged in technical discussions with suppliers to optimize raw material selection for product development.• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on enhancing adhesive performance for industrial applications. Show less • Contributed to the Development of LOCTITE 2K PU adhesive solutions for industrial use, conducting in-depth research to enhance key parameters such as adhesive tensile & bond strength, cure time, and rheological properties.• Worked on development projects along with PD chemists and lab technicians. • Involved in cross-functional technical communication with field application engineers and purchasing.• Proactive problem-solving: capable of identifying and addressing issues promptly and effectively. Show less

  • Master Thesis Student

    Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Product Development Intern

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
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  EMS-EFTEC Group

  Nov 2023 - now

  Product Developer

  • Developed 1K PU adhesive tailored for Automotive applications.• Led project to identify alternative suppliers for raw materials, enhancing supply chain resilience.• Formulated prepolymers and executed mixing of lab batches using dissolver equipment, ensuring consistency and quality.• Employed rheometer to analyze flow behavior of adhesive, optimizing its application properties.• Evaluated mechanical properties of adhesive on glass and various metals, including Lap shear strength testing.• Demonstrated adhesive performance on diverse substrates using primers and activators, ensuring robust adhesion in real-world conditions. Show less