Gurunathan P
About Gurunathan P
Gurunathan P is an experienced professional currently serving as Assistant General Manager at Murata in Singapore, where he has worked for 29 years. He has developed advanced lithium-ion battery production technologies and managed substantial budgets for setting up production facilities, significantly enhancing production capacity and efficiency.
Work at Murata
Gurunathan P has served as the Assistant General Manager (AGM) at Murata since 1995. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the development of advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in the field of lithium-ion battery production. His expertise includes the implementation of high-speed production equipment capable of producing 240 parts per minute, which has enhanced the overall production capacity to 8 million cells per month.
Current Role at Sony Electronics
In addition to his role at Murata, Gurunathan P has been working at Sony Electronics as a Senior Manager in Industrial Engineering since 1995. His responsibilities include managing large-scale projects and overseeing the engineering processes that support the production of lithium-ion batteries. His extensive experience in this position has allowed him to manage a budget exceeding USD 600 million for the establishment of multiple high-speed battery production facilities.
Previous Experience at Beecham
Before joining Murata, Gurunathan P worked as an Engineer at Beecham from 1992 to 1995 in Singapore. This role provided him with foundational engineering experience that contributed to his later successes in battery production technology and industrial engineering.
Innovations in Battery Production Technology
Gurunathan P has developed several innovative technologies in the field of battery production. He created a high-speed lithium-ion battery production equipment technology and a closed-loop control mechanism that enhances efficiency in automated assembly lines, achieving over 90% efficiency in quality and productivity. Additionally, he implemented advanced technologies to recycle energy with over 70% efficiency during the battery discharge cell test process.
Product Traceability Systems
Gurunathan P has integrated a high-level product traceability system in the manufacturing process. This system links material information, process event history, and quality data through unique identifiers assigned to each product, ensuring comprehensive tracking and quality assurance throughout the production cycle.