Jayesh Pathar

Quality professional with 9+ years of experience in embedded hardware/firmware testing, calibration, quality control, and laboratory operations under ISO/IEC 17025. Skilled in sensor testing, preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, RCA, product validation, electrical safety testing, and field-return analysis. Experienced in test procedures, technical documentation, team coordination, and continuous quality improvement.

QC Team Lead at Azista Aerospace (2025-02 – Present)

• Lead In-process/final inspection, and production quality compliance.
• Prepare and execute Acceptance Test Protocols (ATP) based on RFP/project requirements at the QC level, and conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for customers to verify system performance, functionality, and compliance before dispatch.
• Responsible for First pass yield report, Rejection analysis, 5S, Kaizen,
• Perform calibration and validation of environmental/meteorological sensors and automatic weather station systems
• Analyze production and field-return defects, perform RCA, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection, calibration, test reports, certificates, and quality documentation with proper traceability.
• Handle and verify test and measuring equipment, including pressure calibrators, environmental chambers, Temperature bath, multimeters, power supplies, and universal calibrator etc.
• Coordinate with Production, R&D, Customer Support, and external laboratories/IMD Pune for quality and calibration activities.
• Train and guide team members on inspection, testing, calibration, and quality procedures.
• Identify process gaps and quality risks and drive continuous improvement to enhance product reliability.

SENIOR TESTING ENGINEER–NABL LABORATORY at Focus Lighting & Fixtures Ltd. (2022-05 – 2025-01)

• Worked under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 NABL laboratory quality management system.
• Managed laboratory instruments for safety, electrical, and IP testing, including calibration status checks, traceability, preventive and predictive maintenance, and equipment performance verification.
• Maintained proper documentation of calibration records, equipment history cards, and uncertainty-related documents.
• Conducted electrical safety testing of LED luminaires as per IS and IEC standards.
• Performed photometric measurements using Goniophotometer and Integrating Sphere.
• Measurement of luminous flux, color temperature (CCT), chromaticity coordinates, beam angle, and power factor.
• Conducted IP testing (IEC 60529) and IK testing (IS 17050) for product compliance.
• Operated and maintained environmental chambers for temperature and humidity testing.
• Performed surge testing, insulation resistance testing, leakage current testing, and earthing continuity testing.
• Supported internal and external audits related to NABL compliance.
• Assisted in preparation and review of SOPs, test procedures, and quality manuals.
• Performed equipment performance validation after maintenance or breakdown.
• Coordinated with R&D team for product validation and compliance improvement.
• Ensured repeatability and reproducibility of test results through controlled laboratory practices.
• Instruments Handled: Power Meter, Megger, Surge Tester, Leakage Current Tester, Spectrum Analyzer, Thermal Imager, Environmental Chamber, AC/DC Power Supply, Data Logger, Accessibility Tester etc.

SENIOR TESTING ENGINEER–QUALITY DEPARTMENT at Piramal water Pvt Ltd (2017-03 – 2022-04)

• Calibration of Temperature, TDS, and Flow sensors used in RO plants and Water ATM systems.
• Testing and validation of SMPS, relay circuits, solar panel interfaces, and monitoring PCBs.
• Board-level debugging using CRO, multimeter, and signal tracing techniques.
• Failure analysis and root cause analysis (RCA) of field return electronic boards.
• Repair and re-validation of returned electronic assemblies.
• Preparation of test procedures and quality documentation.
• Coordination with design and development teams for product improvement.
• Monitoring production testing process and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Maintenance of testing equipment and ensuring calibration traceability.
• Data analysis of field failure trends and implementation of corrective actions (CAPA).
• Training of field engineers and technicians on testing and troubleshooting procedures.

B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering – Darshan institute of engineering & technology (GTU) (2012-08 – 2016-12)

Higher Secondary Education (2012-06)

Secondary School Certificate – GSEB (2010-06)