Shashikant Deshmukh

Results-driven System Engineering Team Leader with 15 years of experience across electrical design, system engineering, project execution, and commissioning of low-voltage drive cabinet solutions and industrial electrical systems. Experienced in Siemens SINAMICS G120, S120, G130, SIMOREG DC and GM150 drives, EPLAN engineering, technical documentation, standardization, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven record of delivering large industrial projects, improving engineering efficiency, and supporting customer requirements across Metals, Cement, Sugar, Tyres, and Water industries.

System Engineering Team Leader – Low Voltage Drives Cabinets at SIEMENS LIMITED (2025-07 – Present)

• Spearheading standardization initiatives for SINAMICS G130 6-pulse and 12-pulse cabinet configurations to improve engineering consistency and delivery efficiency.
• Developing team competency in engineering and testing to strengthen technical capability and support business growth.
• Contributed to the successful execution of the JSW Nexus project (valued over ₹500M), supporting engineering and project delivery activities.
• Investigating competitor systems and technical aspects to support product positioning and informed engineering decisions.

System Engineering – Low Voltage Drives Cabinets at SIEMENS AG (2024-03 – 2025-06)

• Contributed to engineering standardization initiatives at Siemens headquarters in Nuremberg.
• Developed and standardized templates for non-listed options of SINAMICS G150 and S150 cabinet VFDs, improving engineering consistency and design efficiency.
• Gained deeper insight into manufacturing processes and engineering practices, global standards, design methodologies, and product lifecycle execution.

System Engineering Team Leader – Low Voltage Drives Cabinets at SIEMENS LIMITED (2019-01 – 2024-02)

• Led end-to-end system engineering and project execution for drive cabinet solutions across Metals, Cement, Sugar, Tyres, and Water industries.
• Developed system architectures, control philosophies, and engineering documentation including GA drawings, schematics, and BOMs in line with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinated with OEMs, consultants, panel builders, system integrators, and end customers to define requirements and deliver optimized technical solutions.
• Led front-end engineering, technical proposals, engineering calculations, and technical risk assessments.
• Supported FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and site coordination to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Championed standardization and modular engineering practices to reduce errors and improve delivery timelines.
• Managed project planning, resource allocation, and engineering schedules against project milestones and cost targets.
• Delivered the TATA KPO project (valued over ₹300M) ahead of schedule through engineering optimization; the project improved profitability and earned a “Synergy of the Quarter” award.
• Directed execution of the JSW WRM-2 project (valued over ₹200M), completing end-to-end engineering and establishing a strong project-delivery foundation.
• Led end-to-end delivery of the Primetals Hoa Phat HSM project in Vietnam (valued over ₹500M), using standard macros to improve engineering efficiency and onboarding new team members.

Business Development Professional – Low Voltage Drives Cabinets at SIEMENS LIMITED (2018-07 – 2018-12)

• Worked with sales teams to identify customer requirements and propose technically optimized drive and automation solutions.
• Provided technical support during pre-sales, including product selection, system configuration, and application alignment.
• Prepared technical-commercial offers and quotations in compliance with customer specifications.
• Coordinated with engineering teams on technical inputs, design assumptions, and project requirements to ensure a smooth transition from sales to execution.
• Secured JSW CGL-3 and CGL-4 orders exceeding ₹12M through technical support and customer engagement.

Senior Manager – Engineering & Commissioning, Metals Technologies at PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (2015-01 – 2018-07)

• Commissioned steel-processing lines including CGL, RCL, CRM, CTL, pickling, and bar mill systems, with end-to-end drive integration expertise.
• Commissioned, tuned, and troubleshot Siemens G120, S120, SIMOREG DC, DC Master, MM440, and GM150 drives.
• Worked with rolling mills, shears, strip-handling systems, casting drives, and process-control systems including ETR/DTR, bridle, BOF, and caster systems.
• Contributed to bar mill engineering, drawing preparation, system design, and selection of switchgear and drive systems.
• Managed commissioning and operation of BOF systems at SMS-3, Bhilai, including tilting, lance, vibro-feeder, caster, ID fan, and associated fan/pump drives.
• Successfully commissioned RCL lines 1, 2, and 3 at JSW Toranagallu and bar mills at SLR Metaliks and BMM Hospet.

Executive Engineer – Engineering & Commissioning at SIEMENS LIMITED (2011-07 – 2014-12)

• Worked in engineering and commissioning of industrial electrical and drive systems.

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering – Government College of Engineering, Amravati (Autonomous) (2007-06 – 2011-05)

H.S.C. (CBSE) – Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Amravati (2005-06 – 2006-05)

S.S.C. (CBSE) – Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Amravati (2003-06 – 2004-05)