Nachiket Buchade

Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years of solar PV and electro-mechanical service experience across 20 utility-scale sites totalling 350+ MW. Experienced in inverter configuration, commissioning, fault diagnosis, RCA, technical documentation, customer handover and field-to-support escalation. Hands-on exposure to GoodWe, Solis, SolarEdge and Sofar inverter platforms, with SolarEdge monitoring experience.

Closes 90–100 equipment faults monthly using structured RCA & troubleshooting & reduction in downtime. Strong fit for OEM after-sales, online service, remote technical support, inverter troubleshooting and international customer-support.

Technical Service Engineer at Vashi Integrated Solutions Limited (2025-03 – Present)

• Commission and support solar PV and electro-mechanical energy systems; delivered a 95kW solar installation including inverter configuration and client technical handover.
• Diagnose and close 90–100 equipment faults per month using structured RCA, with an estimated 40% reduction in system downtime through root-cause-focused corrective actions.
• Support inverter/service troubleshooting and field escalations, coordinating technicians.
• Enforce PTW and LOTO procedures before high-risk maintenance activities, maintaining zero safety incidents since joining.
• Provide installation, commissioning and technical support during site visits and resolve field-level technical issues before escalation.

Project Engineer at Aplos Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (2023-11 – 2025-03)

• Deployed and commissioned 100+ solar panel cleaning automation systems across 20 utility-scale plants totaling 350+ MW, covering mechanical installation and electrical integration.
• Performed pre-commissioning validation, automation testing and field troubleshooting; verified system performance against design requirements before client handover.
• Directed an 8-member field team, coordinated site logistics, safety and quality requirements.
• Performed post-commissioning performance checks and corrected installation or operating deviations
• Trained 20+ site operators on equipment handling, fault identification and scheduled maintenance, reducing post-handover support requirements.

Solar Technician Intern at Saur Mandal Solar (2022-06 – 2022-06)

• Contributed to installation and commissioning of a 60kW solar PV system including mounting structure alignment, DC/AC integration and pre-energization safety checks.

Mechanical Service Intern at Shri Auto Center (2021-02 – 2021-03)

• Performed scheduled and breakdown motorcycle maintenance including engine strip-down, component inspection, lubrication and reassembly.

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – Finolex Academy of Management and Technology (2019 – 2023)