Sureshkumar Ramakrishnan

Mechanical Engineer with 23+ years' experience in robotics, automation, machine design drafting, and high‑precision fabrication. Recent work includes specialist robotics engineering for large‑scale conveyor idler frame production, covering robotic welding offline programming, fixture/jig design drafting, SolidWorks CAD/CAM, CNC machining part detail drawing support, and advanced QC using Creaform 3D scanning. Strong ability to optimise robotic cells, streamline workflows, and deliver high‑accuracy engineering solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and throughput across heavy industry manufacturing.

Specialist Robotics Engineer at Conveyor Products & Solutions (Fenner Conveyors) (2023-05 – 2026-05)

Conveyor Products and Solutions Pty Ltd is a Perth‑based specialist in conveyor belts, components, and maintenance services for mining and industrial operations.

• Developed offline welding programs for FANUC/Yaskawa robots using Verbotics, improving weld quality and cycle time.
• Designed precision welding fixtures and QC jigs for conveyor idler frame fabrication.
• Produced detailed SolidWorks 3D models, drafting drawings, BOMs, and GD&T documentation.
• Programmed DN Solution Doosan 6700XL CNC milling operations using SolidWorks CAM for fixture components.
• Modified 12M long gantry robotic welding cells to improve reach, weld access, and throughput.
• Performed high‑accuracy QC using Creaform MetraSCAN and HandyPROBE with PolyWorks.
• Managed production scheduling across robotic welding, CNC machining, and press brake operations.
• Successfully delivered 0.5 mm high‑tolerance welding precision across large‑volume fabrication.
• Improved robotic cell performance through fixture design drafting and offline programming optimisation for precision fabrication.
• Ensured on‑time delivery through effective workflow coordination.

Mechatronics Engineer at Ability Works Australia (2019-06 – 2023-05)

Ability Works is a social enterprise that supports physically challenged members of the workforce. It has partnered with RMIT Research students to automate manual machinery for wire mesh fabrication, packing and rework.

• Providing freelance engineering expertise and voluntary support to design and develop fully automated wire-mesh fabrication with spot welding and metal bending machines using SolidWorks CAD for construction work and fencing.
• Developing a prototype for factory acceptance testing and analysis using 3D printing and metal fabrication.
• Contributing to the design review process for further improvement of the machine automation process.
• Obtained design approval for a fully automated wire-mesh puller mechanism that delivered productivity improvement with zero-error spot welding process and OH&S for physically challenged machine operators.

Machine Development Engineer at Mr Trampoline (2020-12 – 2021-12)

Mr Trampoline is a world leader in stitch-free manual trampoline mat weaving, trampoline bed fabrication and material coating.

• Led RMIT team to design a fully automated trampoline mat‑weaving machine.
• Conducted structural, static, dynamic, and motion analysis in SolidWorks.
• Designed control systems, HMI, and a 2‑axis CNC weaving head.
• Coordinated fabrication and prototype integration.
• Achieved 100% production improvement.
• Implemented remote VNC testing system, increasing workforce utilisation by 80%.

Machine Operator at Somerville Retail Services (2015-01 – 2018-11)

An approved supplier to Coles supermarkets, Somerville Retail Services is one of the largest retail-ready food processors in Australia.

• Operated and troubleshot automated food processing equipment including Vemag MMP220, Multivac R‑535, and X‑Ray systems.
• Performed robot referencing and product packaging in an end-effector and rectified any errors.

Warehouse Operator at CatchOfTheDay.com.au (2014-02 – 2014-12)

Catch of the Day is a fully automated warehouse providing online shopping in Australia.

• Supported automated warehouse systems including auto‑store robots and conveyor systems.
• Led, managed and motivated a team of more than 30 personnel.

CAD / CAM Engineer at Samco Precision (2011-06 – 2013-02)

Designed machining solutions for dies, moulds, jigs, and fixtures; supervised CAM programming for 12 CNC machines.

CAD / CAM Engineer at Nok Asia Company (2005-12 – 2011-02)

Managed mould tool design projects, CNC programming, resource planning, and engineering change orders.

Mechanical Engineer at Ayilya Auto Components (2004-06 – 2005-11)

CNC programming, jig/fixture design, machining process planning, and ISO‑based QC for electrical and automotive components.

Production Engineer at PMP Steel Rolling Mill (2003-05 – 2004-06)

Production planning, process capability studies, and layout design for >100 tons/day steel rod manufacturing.

Master of Engineering in Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering – RMIT University (2021)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – University of Madras (2003)