Santhosh Kumar

Diploma Instrumentation & Control Engineering professional with 9+ years of experience in instrumentation, calibration, testing, inspection, metrology and maintenance-related activities. Currently working as an Instrument Technician in Kuwait, with hands-on experience in onsite and laboratory calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, electrical and process measurement instruments. Experienced in calibration of pressure and temperature transmitters, pressure gauges, controllers, temperature equipment, electrical testing instruments and other measurement equipment.

Strong practical knowledge of calibration procedures, measurement systems, documentation and quality requirements. Experienced in working with ISO/IEC 17025, NABL and IATF 16949 requirements, including calibration schedules, work instructions, calibration documentation, quality procedures, internal audits and measurement-system activities.

Instrument Technician - VOLTECH CALIBRATION LAB - KUWAIT

(2025-11)

• Perform calibration of mechanical, thermal, pressure, flow and electrotechnical testing instruments in accordance with applicable calibration and quality requirements.
• Carry out onsite calibration of pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, controllers and temperature-related equipment.
• Support daily operation and activities of the metrology laboratory, ensuring accuracy and proper measurement practices.
• Manage calibration schedules for measurement instruments and equipment in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Develop and maintain measurement work instructions and laboratory procedures.
• Maintain proper storage, handling and maintenance of measurement instruments and gauges.
• Maintain calibration records, reports and related documentation.
• Support quality activities associated with NABL requirements.
• Participate in internal audit activities and preparation of documentation for external assessments.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of calibration and quality-related records.

Calibration Engineer - PRICOL LIMITED – PLANT 14 - COIMBATORE, INDIA

(2024-10 - 2025-10)

• Performed in-house and onsite instrument calibration according to the master calibration plan.
• Coordinated calibration activities for shop-floor and line-process instruments.
• Purchased and calibrated new instruments according to shop-floor requirements.
• Prepared and executed Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies for new and shop-floor instruments.
• Verified calibration reports and maintained calibration documentation.
• Prepared calibration schedules and coordinated with third-party calibration laboratories.
• Developed and implemented Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
• Applied Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Root Cause Analysis.
• Performed product endurance testing and DVP testing in the PRA laboratory.
• Monitored testing equipment and maintained testing reports and documentation.
• Implemented and maintained SOPs related to quality assurance.
• Maintained compliance with IATF 16949 quality requirements.
• Documented and tracked defects using 8D, CAPA and NCR methodologies.

Calibration Engineer - SRI RANGANATHAR VALVES PVT. LTD. - COIMBATORE, INDIA

(2024-02 - 2024-10)

• Inspected incoming materials and verified instruments before calibration.
• Performed calibration of instruments according to the calibration plan.
• Handled dimensional measurement equipment including:
• Vernier Calipers
• Micrometers
• Pin Gauges
• Ring Gauges
• Dial Gauges
• Thread Ring Gauges
• Thread Plug Gauges
• Plain Plug Gauges
• Plain Ring Gauges
• Height Gauges
• Bevel Protractors
• Performed pressure measurement activities involving mbar, vacuum and pneumatic pressure gauges.
• Prepared and followed calibration schedules for plant instruments.

Calibration Engineer - L.G. BALAKRISHNAN & BROS LIMITED - COIMBATORE, INDIA

(2021-01 - 2024-01)

• Performed calibration of mechanical, thermal, pressure, flow and electrotechnical testing instruments.
• Performed onsite/in-house calibration of hardness testers, controllers, thermocouples and load cells.
• Executed Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R studies.
• Managed daily metrology laboratory activities to maintain measurement accuracy and reliability.
• Maintained calibration schedules in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Developed measurement work instructions and laboratory procedures.
• Maintained measurement equipment, instruments and gauges.
• Supported NABL-related quality documentation and audit activities.
• Maintained compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.

Quality Line Inspector - VISHNU AUTOMATION - COIMBATORE, INDIA

(2019-11 - 2020-12)

• Performed in-process and final product inspections.
• Monitored production-line operations and identified process deviations.
• Conducted dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Maintained inspection records and quality documentation.
• Supported investigation of non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Assisted with root cause analysis and quality improvement activities.
• Supported production staff with quality requirements.
• Participated in continuous improvement activities.

Quality Inspector - FERROLINKS - COIMBATORE, INDIA

(2017-12 - 2019-09)

• Performed final inspection of finished products against customer and internal specifications.
• Operated CMM for dimensional inspection.
• Interpreted engineering drawings, blueprints and GD&T requirements.
• Prepared inspection reports and NCR documentation.
• Calibrated and maintained inspection tools and CMM equipment.
• Supported internal and external audits by providing inspection records.
• Worked with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Supported continuous improvement activities.

Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering - Seshasayee Institute of Technology, Trichy Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai (2017)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Y. Othakkadai, Madurai (2015)

SSLC - De Britto Higher Secondary School, Devakottai, Sivaganga (2013)