Guru Prasath Sivakumar
About Guru Prasath Sivakumar
Guru Prasath Sivakumar is a Produktionsingenjör at Northvolt, specializing in root cause analysis and yield improvements in the production process. He holds a Master of Science in Production Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology and has previous experience with companies such as BMW India and Ashok Leyland.
Current Role at Northvolt
Guru Prasath Sivakumar currently holds the position of Produktionsingenjör at Northvolt, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for root cause analysis and yield improvements in the production process. He leads continuous improvement projects focused on cell assembly and specializes in machine vision systems and testing machines within the prismatic cell assembly process. Additionally, he creates technical instructions and standardizes work methods to enhance efficiency and quality in production.
Education and Expertise
Guru Prasath Sivakumar earned a Master of Science in Production Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, studying from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Northvolt.
Professional Background
Before joining Northvolt, Guru Prasath Sivakumar gained diverse experience in the engineering field. He worked as an intern at BMW India from 2017 to 2018 and served as an Ingenjörslärling at Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd. from 2018 to 2019. He also completed a student internship at Ashok Leyland in 2015. In 2021, he worked as an Examensarbete student at Northvolt for 11 months, further solidifying his expertise in production engineering.
Achievements and Contributions
In 2020, Guru Prasath Sivakumar participated in a competition organized by JTI, where he was recognized as a global finalist and national winner. This achievement highlights his capabilities and contributions within the engineering community. His work at Northvolt, particularly in leading continuous improvement projects and standardizing work methods, reflects his commitment to enhancing production processes.