kiran thakare

I played a pivotal role in the design and development of MV switchgear at Eaton Arabia, emphasizing innovative solutions and efficiency.

• Developed comprehensive designs for LBS, CB, and DS switchgear, ensuring high standards of quality.
• Applied Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing principles to optimize production workflows.
• Engaged in 3D modeling and fabrication, enhancing the precision of bus bar designs.

Spearheading the design and development of LV, MV, and HV induction motors for industrial and oil
& gas applications, ensuring strict compliance with IEC, NEMA, ARAMCO (SAES), and API standards.
Authoring and managing complete order documentation, enquiry packages, BOMs, and detailed
3D/2D technical drawings for complex motor assemblies.
Executing technical site assessments at ARAMCO, SABIC, AMIRAL, SWCC, and SEC, delivering retrofit
and replacement solutions adapted to existing infrastructure.
Collaborating with electrical, production, QA/QC, and testing teams to guarantee manufacturability,
design compliance, and on-time project execution.
Facilitating technical consultations with clients, consultants, and third-party inspectors to resolve
intricate design and operational challenges.
Providing hands-on shop floor support throughout all stages of manufacturing, assembly, and testing,
ensuring optimal motor performance and reliability.
Driving design standardization initiatives, streamlining component specifications and manufacturing
practices across multiple motor types.
Mentoring junior engineers and trainees, enhancing team capabilities in motor design, analysis, and
ARAMCO-standard compliance.

Engineered medium and high voltage induction motors for industrial and infrastructure applications,
adhering to IEC, IEEE, and Siemens internal standards.
Directed order engineering operations, encompassing mechanical design, BOM preparation, enquiry
documentation, and technical clarifications with stakeholders.
Developed detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for critical motor components, including stator
frames, rotors, shafts, bearing housings, cooling systems, and terminal boxes (Air Insulated & Phase
Segregated).
Conducted advanced mechanical analyses using ANSYS, covering stress, structural integrity, rotor
dynamics, vibration, and thermal expansion.
Led retrofit and replacement motor projects, executing site data evaluations and coordinating cross
functionally with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to ensure seamless implementation.
Championed design enhancements focused on reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency while
ensuring strict adherence to customer specifications and international standards.
Initiated continuous improvement projects, optimizing motor cooling systems and bearing
arrangements for extended service life and reduced maintenance.
Highlights:
Enhanced thermal performance of motors through optimized cooling system design.
Achieved material cost efficiency by redesigning rotors and shaft assemblies retrofit projects on avoiding

Executed 3D modelling and detailing of Safe Area and Flameproof Motors using AutoCAD, ensuring
designs complied with IS/IEC standards and internal quality requirements.
Generated and maintained accurate BOMs, GA drawings, technical specifications, and order
documentation supporting sales, project execution, and enquiry processes.
Supervised prototype development, testing, and validation, incorporating feedback to enhance
design performance and reliability.
Delivered hands-on shop floor support during manufacturing, assembly, and testing to resolve
complex design and production challenges.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and procurement to
streamline project execution and maintain specification compliance.
Highlights:
Reduced prototype validation time by implementing optimized CAD modelling and simulation
workflow.
Enhanced compliance with IS/IEC standards by implementing standardized inspection checklists and
design verification steps.

Designed and modelled 3D motor components and prepared precise AutoCAD drawings with a focus
on manufacturability and dimensional accuracy.
Engaged in end-to-end motor manufacturing processes, from raw material handling to final assembly,
including component casting, lamination stamping, rotor die-casting, and stator core stacking.
Coordinated with machining teams and foundry vendors to ensure adherence to tolerances, surface
finishes, and alignment specifications.
Performed rotor dynamic balancing and implemented vibration mitigation strategies to enhance
motor reliability for LV, MV, and HV motors.
Produced BOMs, technical documentation, and order-specific planning materials while supporting
enquiry-stage engineering documentation and feasibility analyses.
Highlights:
Improved rotor balance and vibration control through advanced balancing techniques.