Tharun Sanda

Component Engineer with 4+ years of experience in electronic component engineering at Medha Servo Drives, supporting Railway, EV and Solar applications. Experienced in component selection, technical evaluation, alternate sourcing and qualification, PCN/PDN impact assessment, and component lifecycle/obsolescence-related activities. Hands-on exposure to ECM and obsolescence activities including EOL-related alternate evaluation, lifecycle status review, material master blocking/unblocking and change implementation support.

Skilled in evaluating technical requirements, resolving component-related issues, coordinating with Design, Procurement, Quality and Suppliers, and supporting component approvals for reliable and continuous product operation.

JUNIOR ENGINEER at Medha Servo Drives Private Limited, R&D Centre, Cherlapally (2022-10 – Present)

• Supported component engineering activities for railway traction and control electronic systems, covering component selection, technical evaluation, alternate qualification, lifecycle assessment and production support.
• Performed component selection and technical evaluation against electrical, mechanical, environmental, reliability and application-specific requirements.
• Analyzed datasheets and specifications to verify voltage, current, power, tolerance, package, pin configuration, dimensions, temperature range and other critical parameters.
• Evaluated and qualified alternate and equivalent components for shortages, availability constraints, EOL/obsolescence and supply-chain risks.
• Performed form-fit-function and pin-to-pin analysis to verify technical suitability and compatibility of alternate components.
• Created and allocated material codes for new components in SAP, validating MPNs, attributes, UOM and classification to prevent duplicate codes.
• Supported RoHS/REACH compliance review and assessed applicable railway and component standards including IEC 61071, IEC 61881, EN 45545, IEC 61373, IEC 60077 and IEC 60947-4-1 based on component/application requirements.
• Evaluated component risks including obsolescence, availability and single-source dependency, supporting appropriate mitigation actions.
• Coordinated with Design, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing and Supplier teams for technical evaluation, alternate qualification, approval and implementation.
• Supported customer approval activities for qualified alternate components and application changes.
• Resolved material-related technical issues across ongoing projects, including shortage and availability-related issues, through technical evaluation and cross-functional coordination.
• Implemented alternate component solutions that helped prevent production interruptions during component shortages.
• Reviewed and supported multiple PCN/PDN notifications by identifying affected components and coordinating impact assessment and implementation.
• Performed material master blocking and unblocking for components based on procurement, lifecycle and application requirements, including EOL/obsolescence-related usage control.
• Supported lifecycle and obsolescence management by evaluating EOL components, identifying alternate/replacement options and controlling component usage across existing and new applications.
• Supported ECM/change implementation activities by coordinating component changes and ensuring updated component information was available for affected applications.
• Proposed process improvements for component and item management to improve data accuracy, component availability and workflow efficiency.

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering – Government Polytechnic College, Medchal (SBTET, Telangana) (2017 – 2020)

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – Government High School, Kothakota (BSE, Telangana) (2017 – 2017)