Lakshmisha R

Project-oriented Robotics Simulation and Digital Manufacturing professional with 9+ years of experience in automotive BIW and automation projects. Strong expertise in managing projects from RFQ to final delivery, including cost estimation, quotation preparation, and SOW development. Experienced in working at global & local client locations, Understanding and reaching their requirements.

Experienced in coordinating teams, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining quality standards in robotic simulation.

Senior Associate (Robotic Simulation) at Actalent (Allegis Group) (2020-06 – Present)

• Executed proposal preparation, process validation, and layout/design validation.
• Conducted Offline Programming (OLP) and simulation finalization.
• Performed weld gun selection, tool validation, Kinematics and path creation for material handling.
• The project involved spot welding and Material Handling created paths with attributes.
• Created SOP to check working together of all robots in a station.
• DCS Safety created for all cells- workspaces, tool safety and robot safety.
• Downloading OLP and Documentation creation like RDS, PDS, DCS.
• Managed end-to-end robotics simulation and digital manufacturing projects from RFQ stage to delivery.
• Reviewed customer RFQs, analysed technical requirements, and supported feasibility studies.
• Prepared detailed project quotations including effort estimation, resource planning, and timelines.
• Developed and maintained SOW documents aligning scope, deliverables, and milestones with customer expectations.
• Coordinated with simulation, design, and automation teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Supported BIW robotic simulation, OLP validation, and virtual commissioning deliverables.
• Acted as primary interface between clients and internal technical teams for requirement clarification and status reporting.
• Guided junior engineers on project workflow, best practices, and simulation standards.
• Ensured delivery as per FTR, OTD, and allocated effort targets.
• Ensured proper documentation, stage approvals, and final handover to customers.

Simulation Engineer at 3D Concept Analysis and Development Pvt Ltd (2019-05 – 2020-05)

• Managed integration of new product variants into existing lines.
• Created SOPs to ensure multi-robot synchronization within stations.
• Spot distribution, weld gun selection, tool validation and path creation for all processes.
• The project involved Riveting, FDS and spot welding, created paths with attributes for many stations
• Safety was created for all cells- workspaces, tool safety and robot safety.

Simulation Engineer at V-Simulate Digitec Pvt Ltd (2016-06 – 2019-05)

• Specialized in collision-free path creation and kinematics for brownfield projects.
• Managed robot reachability and spot distribution for complex automotive assemblies.
• Processes included Spot welding, Adhesive application and Material handling. Tools validation, Kinematics and Path creation were created

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and management – SSIT, Tumkur (2010 – 2013)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Sri Jayachamrajendra (Govt) Polytechnic, Bengaluru (2008 – 2010)