Rajath Alva Kotekunja
Skelleftea
Summary
Manufacturing process engineering professional with a strong background in battery technology, process optimization, and equipment engineering. Skilled in industrializing end-of-line (EOL) inspection production lines and implementing processes to ensure quality assurance, performance validation and operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and project management . Proven track record in integrating Industry 4.0 technologies and advanced automated manufacturing solutions, driving continuous improvement and optimizing operational performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Northvolt
04.2021 - Current
- Specialized in prismatic hard case battery cell End-of-Line Inspection & Quality Assurance that includes cell cleaning, insulation film wrapping, dimensional, electrical & visual inspection , data validation and data labeling ensuring product quality before customer release
- Lead Industrialization deliverables ( FMEA's, SAT / FAT , MSA , Training & documentation ) towards smooth transition to production.
- Support introduction of new products and troubleshoot machine issues on site to ensure OEE ( Performance , Reliability & Availability ) targets are met through vendor and Cross functional team collaboration.
- Utilize Statistical process control and data-driven decision making to optimize processes, predict failures and implement solutions to minimize downtimes.
- Worked on integrating real-time digital control systems for quality control, applying Industry 4.0 concepts such as IoT, automation, and data analytics to implement inline control-plan systems into production.
Process Engineer Intern
Northvolt
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Battery Formation & Aging - Gained valuable experience in formation and aging processes recipe setting for battery charging & discharging cycles ensuring optimal performance and reliability
- Gained Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools - Material handling, PLC debugging , HMI etc
- Worked on optimization and setup of pilot production process parameters, including recipe design for electrolyte filling cycles, first charging cycle to enhance production efficiency
- Support Design of Experiments (DOE) to develop the process recipe, ensuring optimal parameters for production processes
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with industry regulations
- Support the design and execution of experiments to validate new processes, equipment, and materials, ensuring scalability and reliability in large-scale production environments.
Program And Pre-Production Engineer
Ford Motor Company
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Implementation - Assessed the feasibility of RPA implementation in Ford Material Planning and Logistics Systems
- Production System Optimization - Deployed three RPA modules into production systems, increasing team efficiency by 15%
- Bill of Materials (BoM) Accuracy - Ensured 100% BoM accuracy for prototype builds by creating accurate Bills of Materials, vehicle spec scheduling, and capturing all engineering changes during the prototype phase, maintaining BoM integrity for mass production
- Testing and Development (T&D) Implementation - Implemented testing and development plans, vehicle feature code corrections, engineering change corrections, and supervised ordering and inventory management for prototype builds
- Validation and Inventory Management - Supported validation exercises to ensure BoM integrity for new models, facelifts, and test bucks
- Managed material from program start (scheduling) to prototype build completion.
- Programs handled : Focus 2018, Focus Active 2018, Fiesta ST, and 2020 New Launch Puma.
Education
Master of Science - Production Engineering And Management
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Engineering
Mysuru, India05-2016
Skills
- SAT / FAT & Commissioning
- OEE Calculation & ramp-up
- SPC / MSA
- PPAP
- FMEA / Documentation Control
- DOE & Recipe settings
- SOP & Training
- AutoCAD, SolidEdge , SolidWorks, CATIA V5
Certification
- MSA Training Method, Testo Industrial Services - March 2025
- Green Battery Accelerator Program , Northvolt ETT -December 2024
- Lean Six sigma Yellow Belt , Northvolt ETT - March 2024
- ATEX Training , Northvolt ETT - January 2024
- Clean & Dry Room training , Northvolt ETT - April 2021
- Ford ERP , BOM Management System , Ford - August 2017
Accomplishments
- Led SAT and PPAP delivery for production lines, conducted FAT in Korea for Volvo pilot line, and improved machine OEE by 10% using R@R concept.
- Accomplishments : Developed process recipes for pre-charge and electrolyte filling machines to attain target cycle time.
- Awarded the KTH Scholarship for academic excellence, covering full tuition, as one of 30 recipients from 2,000+ applicants.
- Awarded Functional Excellence for effective engineering change management for Focus 2018 program avoiding Build stop at Ford Motor Company.
- Swedish Class B Drivers License.
Languages
English
Native language
Swedish
Elementary
A2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Process Engineer
Northvolt
04.2021 - Current
Process Engineer Intern
Northvolt
06.2020 - 04.2021
Program And Pre-Production Engineer
Ford Motor Company
06.2016 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Production Engineering And Management
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Engineering
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