Lavkesh Nirmal

Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in New Product Development (NPD), specializing in PLC programming and LabVIEW-based automated test systems for EV applications. Experienced in end-to-end machine development, with a proven ability to enhance process efficiency, improve system reliability, and ensure smooth production handover.

Trainee Engineer ME - New Machine Building - Varroc Engineering Ltd - Pune, India

(2024-07)

• Worked on New Product Development (NPD) for EV and electronics, delivering automated test systems including Prepot, Burn-in, and End-of-Line (EOL) machines.
• Performed electrical panel wiring, control panel assembly, and I/O mapping for machine functionality.
• Deployed LabView Vis to communicate with DC power supplies, electronic loads using RS232, USB-CDC, TCP/IP, and CAN (Kvaser, Vector).
• Integrated NI-DAQ systems to enhance data acquisition accuracy and reliability in testing processes.
• Conducted troubleshooting and root cause analysis, improving testing effectiveness and system uptime.
• Conducted preventive maintenance to reduce machine downtime and improve system reliability.
• Performed breakdown maintenance, diagnosing faults in electrical, hardware, and software system.
• Prepared technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and BOMs to support manufacturing and maintenance.

Graduate Engineer Trainee – Blast Furnace - Evonith Metallic Limited - Wardha, India

(2022-07 - 2023-03)

• Maintenance of transformer.
• Maintenance of LT and HT motor.
• Involved to issue safe work permits to include general work inspection.
• Knowledge about SAP MM in which understanding business processes in material management and inventory management.
• Update inventory managements.
• Highlighting shortage stocks.

BTech - Electrical Engineering - Bajaj Institute of Technology (2019-08 - 2022-07)

Diploma - Government polytechnic, Arvi (2016-07 - 2019-05)