Ramachandran U

Results-driven Assistant Manager – Maintenance & Technical Development with 11+ years of experience in SMT, PCB Assembly, Backend Manufacturing, and Industrial Automation. Proven expertise in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, OEE improvement, downtime reduction, and new product introduction (NPI). Successfully improved equipment availability from 65% to 80% OEE and reduced MTTR by 30% through structured maintenance strategies and root cause analysis.

Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, CAPA, FMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives. Experienced in installation, commissioning, and optimization of SMT and Backend Assembly equipment while ensuring operational excellence, quality compliance, and cost reduction.