Aravind Srinivasachari
About Aravind Srinivasachari
Aravind Srinivasachari is an Associate Material Flow and Automation Engineer at Northvolt, where he specializes in the design and commissioning of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems and Automated Guided Vehicles. He has a diverse background in engineering and project management, with experience at various prestigious institutions and companies across multiple countries.
Work at Northvolt
Aravind Srinivasachari currently serves as an Associate Material Flow and Automation Engineer at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2024. His responsibilities include the design and commissioning of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) specifically for dry electrode material handling. He collaborates with multiple internal teams to ensure alignment with change orders and process machine interfaces. His role also involves conducting design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of supplier deliverables, which include 2D/3D drawings and operating manuals, ensuring quality and compliance in automation projects.
Education and Expertise
Aravind holds a Dual Master's degree in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering from Aalto University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, completed between 2021 and 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, from 2017 to 2021. His educational background includes studies in Computer Science with Mathematics at DPS Modern Indian School in Doha, Qatar, from 2015 to 2017. This diverse academic foundation supports his expertise in renewable energy technologies, including the development of organic substrates for photovoltaic applications.
Background
Aravind's professional journey includes various internships and research roles. He completed a research internship at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in 2019 and worked as a Research Assistant at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli from 2019 to 2021. He also held multiple positions at Aalto University, including a Teaching Assistant role and a Personalized Research Assignment from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he interned at Fortum India as a Sustainability Intern in 2022 and worked on his MSc Thesis at TNO in 2023.
Achievements
Outside of his engineering career, Aravind managed a 50-member dance troupe, showcasing his leadership and organizational skills. His technical achievements include developing automated systems for material handling at Northvolt and conducting design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests to ensure quality in automation projects. His experience spans various roles in research and internships, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of sustainable energy and automation technologies.