Kailas Chandran
Västerås
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of expertise in product development, computational simulations, and material engineering. Currently excelling as a Battery Engineer, specializing in the design, synthesis, and analysis of binders and conductive additives to enhance battery performance. MSc graduate in Product Development and Material Engineering, with advanced proficiency in design and thermo-mechanical tools. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality, sustainable energy solutions. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and passion for sustainable energy technologies and Electrification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Engineer
Northvolt AB
01.2023 - Current
- Basic cell fabrication and evaluation: CHC & MLPC
- Developed and optimized binder formulations for lithium-ion battery electrodes, improving adhesion strength & reducing binder to improve DCIR.
- Electro-chemical testing and analysis including swelling, EIS, Li plating, rate capability, cyclelife, HT & LT characteristics which aids in material selection and direction of improvement
- Pioneered different development projects on conductive, High Si binders & insulation binders.
- Cross- collaboration with R&D, Cell design and production teams to scale up new materials from lab to pilot scale
- Collaboration with different suppliers for new binder/conductive development around the globe
- Proficient in installation/verification of bending fixtures, UTM, high shear mixers.
- Expertise in material characterization (SEM, PSD, FTIR,DSC, EDS)
Manufacturing Associate
Northvolt AB | NV Labs
- Basic Slurry mixing and evaluation on cathode, anode binders/conductive for maximizing anode and cathode electrode yield
- Gained extensive knowledge of Siemens process control systems, enhancing operational efficiency in production
Design & Materials Engineer Intern
Jordi Hans Design
09.2020 - 12.2020
- A three-months internship program streamlined to design and model technical drawings for product development project utilizing Solidworks, Keyshot & COMSOL for material selection
Manufacturing Fitter
ONE PARTNER GROUP AB
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Three-months summer job for manufacturing 20million covid shield masks for UK
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate production schedules and manage supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of materials and finished products
Mechanical Engineer Trainee
New Brothers Industries
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Supervised fabrication projects for Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO), including precision components and metal structures for aerospace applications such as brackets, inserts
- Successfully managed the fabrication of over 100 precision components for aerospace applications within strict deadlines
- Material selection and chemical treatment to enhance corrosion protection
Education
MSc - Product Development & Material Engineering
Jönköping University
Jönköping09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala
Trivandrum04.2018
Skills
- Solidworks/CATIA V5/ABAQUS/ANSYS
- Origin Pro
- COMSOL/FMEA
- Hitachi SU8600/EDS
- Malvern Panalytical PSD
- Instron 6800/bending fixture
- SIEMENS HMI Control system/PLM-Teamcenter
- MATLAB/Visual Studio Code/Python
- R&D Project Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Disciplined to High work ethics
- Critical thinking & quick adaptability
- Excellent Problem solver & Team player
- Quick Learner with creative mindset
Certification
CSWA, 07/2021, Dassault Systems - Solidworks
Timeline
Material Engineer
Northvolt AB
01.2023 - Current
Design & Materials Engineer Intern
Jordi Hans Design
09.2020 - 12.2020
Manufacturing Fitter
ONE PARTNER GROUP AB
06.2020 - 08.2020
Mechanical Engineer Trainee
New Brothers Industries
06.2018 - 04.2019
Manufacturing Associate
Northvolt AB | NV Labs
MSc - Product Development & Material Engineering
Jönköping University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala
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