Electrical Program Lead | Semiconductor WFE | Power Systems | Quick Thinker, Fast Learner. Currently, I am working as Program Lead Engineer for Power Distribution Engineering at Lam Research, where I focus on the design, qualification, and reliability of advanced electrical systems for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With over 14 years of experience across semiconductor, hydro, and power generation industries, I bring a unique blend of electrical engineering, control systems expertise, and AI-driven innovation. Key areas of expertise: - Power Generation & Distribution: End-to-end engineering of semiconductor wafer processing equipment, generators, transformers, turbines, distribution panels, and cables - Protection & Control Systems: Relay coordination, electrical protection systems, turbine governors, closed-loop controls, and interlocking logic - Design & Reliability: FMEA, product development process, alpha testing, qualification, and reliability testing of components & circuits - Standards & Compliance: Deep knowledge of SEMI, NEC, UL, IEC, and global grid codes (South Africa, Japan, Korea, UK) - Instrumentation & System Studies: P&IDs, instrumentation selection, SIL/HAZOP studies, short-circuit analysis, CT/VT & battery sizing Career highlights: - At Lam Research, drive qualification and reliability testing of power distribution systems, ensuring compliance with SEMI and global safety standards. - At L&T, engineered instrumentation & control systems for rotary air pre-heater (RAPH), ID/FD/PA fans, including safety relay programming and interlocking logic design. - At Andritz Hydro, contributed to hydroelectric power projects with focus on detailed electrical design, protection systems, and compliance with international standards. - At Triveni Turbine, independently Designed & Installed steam turbine generator sets in India and abroad, showcasing agility and leadership in customer-facing projects. Academic achievements: - At IISc Bangalore, completed an M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence, where I developed a machine learning framework for predicting the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of relays. - Consistently ranked in the Top 3 during Diploma & B.E. in Electrical Engineering, graduating with distinction. - Projects include a motionless OLTC transformer using IGBT switches, a car-mounted wind generator, and AI-driven predictive maintenance for relays. I am passionate about bridging power system engineering and intelligent technologies, enabling the next wave of reliable, safe, and AI-enhanced power solutions for industries of the future.