Thanigaivel Dharmalingam

Deputy Manager with 14+ years of proven expertise in instrumentation and automation, specializing in installation, calibration, breakdown maintenance, and project execution. Adept at testing, trial runs, SOP preparation, equipment qualification, and computer system validation (CSV). Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and drive operational excellence through strategic planning, meticulous execution, and continuous improvement.

Deputy Manager (Senior Engineer) – Instrumentation - Cipla Limited - Bangalore

(2023-07)

• Lead instrumentation operations across 7 API production blocks, Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), utilities, and water treatment facilities.
• Oversee selection, installation, qualification, and troubleshooting of instruments for critical process equipment including reactors, RCVD, ANFD, centrifuges, and FBD, ensuring precise measurement of parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, weight, pH, conductivity, and level.
• Manage process control systems with expertise in logic understanding, loop checking, and troubleshooting batch process issues through DCS (Siemens PCS7, AB Plant Pax), PLC (RSLogix5000, Simatic Manager) control logics and SCADA (Factory Talk View, RS View 32)
• Execute equipment CSV qualification like DQ, IQ and ensure seamless integration with DCS systems.
• Configure and optimize critical process parameters of equipment through DCS for enhanced performance.
• Handle projects, initiate change controls, investigate deviations, prepare FMECA, execute CAPA, and ensure timely closure of CR tasks within the instrumentation domain.
• Possess knowledge and active involvement in 5S, Six Sigma practices, and HAZOP study within the Instrumentation department and calibration lab to drive safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Utilize SAP for notification closure, PR initiation, material procurement, PO follow-up, and spare management.
• Provide effective leadership to a team of 10 direct reports and contract workers, ensuring timely execution of instrumentation tasks and operational reliability.
• Represent the department during regulatory and customer audits, presenting preventive maintenance and calibration processes with supporting documentation.

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Senior Executive - Instrumentation & Calibration - Biocon Biologics Limited - Bangalore

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Officer - Instrumentation - HIRAL - Bangalore

(2014-04 - 2016-08)

Instrumentation Engineer - Dr.Reddy's - Hyderabad

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Graduate Engineer Trainee - R.E.W - Warora, Maharashtra

(2011-06 - 2012-11)

B.E - Instrumentation and control engineering (2010)