1. ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING / TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL
Contributing to Growth & Profitability via Technical Projects / Project Management
Product Delivery / Customer Relations / Quality Assurance
Complex Problem-Solving / Organizational Leadership
A dynamic, team-spirited and bottom-line oriented Project Manager offering outstanding qualifications
in product development to include Requirements finalization, Techno/Commercial proposal, Effort
estimation, Resource planning, Product development plan, Prototyping, Testing and debugging, layout
and documentation, production co-ordination, final testing/ documentation and delivery to end user
(installation, training and follow-up), looking for an challenging, carrier oriented position as a member of an
electronics engineering technology team.
Areas of Expertise:
Product Development Manager with overall 17 years of work experience, in which 12 years of experience
worked exclusively in Automotive product design & development.
• Thorough knowledge on “Body Electronics, Safety and Security” components package (as a product /
system) consists of Instrument cluster, Driver Information System, Body Control Module, Tyre Pressure
Monitoring Systems, Reverse Park Assisting System, Rain / Light Sensing System, Auto Stop/Start
system and Immobilizer.
• Hardware & Software architecture design knowledge.
• Extensive experience in Hardware Circuit designing for Analog & Digital circuits and Power
JANARTHANAN.R
8/55A4, Mudaliar Street,
Loganathapuram,
Sundarapuram Post,
Coimbatore – 641 024.
E-mail: janarthanan_rnd@yahoo.com / janacbe24@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 98941 72581 / +91 9884493056
2. Electronics.
• Experience in handling various Microcontrollers like ATMEL, RENESAS, FUJITSU & FREE SCALE.
• “Hardware in Loop (HILS)” simulation for component level testing & system testing.
• Thorough proficiency in EMI / EMC topics.
• Thorough knowledge on Sensors like Vehicle Speed sensor, Engine coolant Temperature sensor, Oil
pressure sensor, Fuel Level sensor, etc.
• Problem analysis, Root causes analysis, Debugging and Countermeasure adoption.
• Good exposure to Effort estimation, Project planning & Resource planning, Risk assessment &
Customer support.
Education & Training:
• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (1999) from Bharathiyar University.
3. Summary:
Expertise in Automotive Embedded Systems domain and Electrical parts design & development process consist
of
• Benchmarking the newer technologies and Identify the right application of usage.
• New Technologies knowledge & demonstration among Marketing/Production/Service teams.
• Preparation of Electrical Parts Design & Development Schedule with reference to Vehicle Development
plan.
• Preparation of detailed “Technical Requirement Specifications Document” with respect to Functionality
and Diagnostics for Electrical parts (Instrument Cluster, DIS, BCM, RPAS, TPMS, ESS, and
Immobilizer).
• Techno-commercial support to Purchase team for Vendor selection.
• Cross Functional Team support and Product Strategy finalization.
• Preparation of “Connection Block Diagram” and input to Wiring harness design & development.
• Generation of Power Modes, Electrical Interface Circuit Diagram and Electrical Signature Analysis.
• Review of complete Hardware Interface Circuit Diagram of each input / output pin of the ECU’s
integrated on vehicle.
• Review of complete Functional Architecture design and CAN communication matrix.
• Preparation of Design Validation Test Plan includes Electrical, Environmental & EMI/EMC tests.
• Review of complete Hardware Circuit Schematics of the ECU and component level DFMEA with
supplier.
• Preparation of System level DFMEA and Functional/System Test Plan for bench testing & vehicle
testing.
• Conduct detailed Design Review, DVP, DFMEA and PFMEA reviews.
• Supports to Test team for bench testing, vehicle testing and generation of Reports.
• Review of Test results, Data analysis, Debugging and troubleshooting the issues.
• Review of Electrical Design Validation Test results with supplier & analyze the root cause for the issues
identified.
• Support for Proto Vehicle Build & Fleet vehicle monitoring and manufacturing supports like End of
Line activities, vehicle audit & analyze the specific issues.
• Documentation & Release.
4. • Co-ordinate for PPAP activities at Supplier end.
• Preparation of Owner’s manual & Workshop manual and Training to customer support team & Service
team.
• Technical support to the team for analyzing the failures identified in the field.
• Knowledge sharing session & support to other groups.
• Allocation of Revenue and Capital budget & its utilization.
• Value Engineering / Value Addition Product design initiative for implemented technologies/Products.
5. Technical Skills:
Microcontrollers : Free Scale – MC68HC908LJ24 (8 bit),
Fujitsu –MB90F022 (16 bit),
Renesas – uPD78F0847 (8 bit) &
Atmel – AT89C51 (8 bit).
Communication Protocols : SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, LIN & K-Line.
Development Tools : Cadence – Allegro for Hardware Circuit Schematics design.
Tools : MS Office.
Key Achievements:
1. Design & Developed a “Low cost Instrument Cluster” in TATA Motors Ltd. for TATA NANO vehicle.
2. Design & Developed a “Programmable Instrument Cluster” in TATA Motors Ltd. for TATA Indigo Manza
vehicle. The Instrument Cluster is physically same for 5 different types of Power Trains in Indigo Manza
vehicle platform, the cluster can be programmed / configured at production line (End of line) to match with
vehicle specific requirements.
• “Excellence through Innovation” award received for the same in “ERC Quarterly Technical
Seminar” conducted at TATA Motors Ltd. in 2008.
3. Design & Developed a customized “Body Control Module” in Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. for Scorpio
vehicle, by which the benefits achieved are, Cost reduction, Weight reduction, Assembly time reduction,
Components reduction and less effort logistics & components handling.
• “R &D Excellence” award received for the same in “Quarterly Technical Seminar” conducted at
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in 2010.
4. Design & Developed a “Turbine Engine Controller” for “National Aero Space Laboratory (NAL)”,
Bangalore – India.
6. Overseas work experiences:
1. Worked with Yamaha Design team at Japan for 2 wheeler Instrument Cluster design & development.
2. Worked at Intelligent Energy, Loughborough, England (from 31/10/2012 to 31/05/2013).
Intelligent Energy is a power technology company focused on a cleaner, lower carbon and more efficient energy future.
Intelligent Energy is a globally scalable business, with their proprietary fuel cell and hydrogen generation technology
platforms. It is a global company located in the UK, with offices in the US, Japan and India.
Product Validation Test rig Design – Hera Project.
Hera combines a Micro Fuel Cell charger and a fuel cartridge to offer portable, on-demand energy to consumer
electronics devices. For users worldwide who struggle with the limited battery life of their Smartphone, Hera delivers a
weeks’ worth of energy per cartridge.
Key Responsibilities:
• Detailed requirements gathering for Hera Product validation Test rig design.
• Preparation of Test methods based on the Test requirements.
• Execution of Functional tests, Electrical tests and Environmental tests as per the Test methods.
• Execution of “Service life time Endurance test” using NI Lab View based software tool.
• Data monitoring, Test results review and Root cause analysis.
• Preparation of Test reports and Test rig design requirements documents.
3. Worked at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Cranfield, England (since 03/06/2013 to 25/02/2015).
Instrument Cluster and Switch design & development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cross Functional Team supports and Product Strategy finalization.
• Techno-commercial support to Purchase team.
• Review of complete Hardware Interface Circuit Diagram of each input / output pin of the ECU’s
integrated on vehicle.
• Review of complete Hardware Circuit Schematics and Software requirements of the ECU and
component level DFMEA with supplier.
• Preparation of System level DFMEA and support to Test team for bench testing & vehicle
testing.
• Conduct detailed Design Review, DVP, DFMEA and PFMEA reviews.
• Review of Test results, Data analysis, Debugging and troubleshooting the issues.
• Review of Electrical Design Validation Test results with supplier & analyze the root cause for
the issues identified.
• Support for Proto Vehicle Build & Fleet vehicle monitoring and manufacturing supports like End
of Line activities, vehicle audit & analyze the specific issues.
• Documentation & Release.
7. • Technical support to the team for analyzing the failures identified in the field.
• Identify cost save ideas, review with supplier and adoption.
Over all work experiences:
Organisation’s worked for: Position
Experience
(in years)
Renault Nissan Technology and Business
Centre India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India
Deputy Manager – Electrical 2 Since 06/04/2015
Pricol Technologies Ltd., Coimbatore, India Sr. Project Lead – Embedded Systems 3.75
ME Services, Coimbatore, India
Technical Consultant – Electrical &
Electronics
0.75
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Nashik, India Manager – R & D, Electrical & Electronics 1
TATA Motors Ltd., Pune, India Manager – ERC, Electrical & Electronics 2
Pricol Ltd., Coimbatore, India
Senior Engineer – Automotive Embedded
Product Design
2
UMS Radio Factory Ltd., Coimbatore, India Hardware Engineer 4
Sine Tec, Coimbatore, India Service Engineer 1
Gaark Micro Devices, Coimbatore, India Software Programmer 0.5
Major Projects Worked:
Project Name
Software /
Hardware Tools
Role & Responsibilities
IP Cluster for Nissan
New Note, Teana, Leaf
and Murano
G2B, Space
Vision
Product strategy finalisation, Electrical system design,
Mechanical integration reviews, Vendor management for
product development, Support to Test team for ECU testing and
Vehicle testing, Work towards cost save ideas adoption plan.
Body controller for
Mahindra Scorpio
AutoCAD Design & Development of vehicle level interface diagram,
Electrical system design, Mechanical integration reviews,
Vendor management for product development, Test plan
development, ECU testing and Vehicle integration testing.
IP Cluster for TATA
Indica Vista, Indigo
Manza, Nano and Aria
AutoCAD Design & Development of vehicle level interface diagram,
Electrical system design, Mechanical integration reviews,
Vendor management for product development, Test plan
development, ECU testing, Illumination trials and Vehicle
integration testing.
8. Project Name
Software /
Hardware Tools
Role & Responsibilities
Mahindra Scorpio IP
Cluster
FREESCALE,
Cadence –
Allegro
Hardware Developer, Hardware testing, System integration and
Verification testing.
Circuit design, Schematics development, OEM interaction,
Schematics design, Coordination for PCB development and
assembly, Board level testing and System validation (Electrical
and Environmental) testing.
Tata Indica Vista IP
Cluster
FUJITSU,
Cadence –
Allegro
Hardware Developer, Hardware testing, System integration and
Verification testing.
Circuit design, Schematics development, OEM interaction,
Schematics design, Coordination for PCB development and
assembly, Board level testing and System validation (Electrical
and Environmental) testing.
HIL system
development for
Vehicle ECU testing
NI Lab view,
AutoCAD
System understanding and system requirement development.
Interface diagram development, NI Card selection, Software
architecture review.
System test plan preparation and system testing.
Turbine Engine
Controller
NEC, Altium
Designer
Digital Multi
Meter, DSO,
Function
generator
Hardware Developer and board level testing
Design & Development of ECU with Processor, Sensors,
Memory chip and other peripherals.
Power supply design for board.
Schematic Entry, Review of Layout and Routing, BOM
preparation.
Hardware module test plan preparation and hardware testing.
Interaction with vendor for PCB fabrication, Component
procurement and assembly.
Development of quick functional test jigs for product level
testing.
9. PERSONAL DETAILS:
Father’s Name : S. Rathnasabapathi (Late)
Age : 39
Sex : Male
Marriage Status : Married
Mother Tongue : Tamil
Religion : Hindu
Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : Tamil & English.
Passport Number : H4818547 (Valid until – 09/11/2019)
Mailing Address : 8/55A4, Mudaliar Street,
Loganathapuram,
Sundarapuram (p.o)
Coimbatore – 641024.
Tamil Nadu, India.
10. PERSONAL DETAILS:
Father’s Name : S. Rathnasabapathi (Late)
Age : 39
Sex : Male
Marriage Status : Married
Mother Tongue : Tamil
Religion : Hindu
Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : Tamil & English.
Passport Number : H4818547 (Valid until – 09/11/2019)
Mailing Address : 8/55A4, Mudaliar Street,
Loganathapuram,
Sundarapuram (p.o)
Coimbatore – 641024.
Tamil Nadu, India.