Udaykumar Vangaveti
About Udaykumar Vangaveti
Udaykumar Vangaveti serves as a Principal Application Specialist at ON Semiconductor, where he leads the design and validation of high-power traction inverters. With a strong background in electrical engineering, he has held various roles in the industry, contributing to product development and customer support.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Udaykumar Vangaveti has been employed at ON Semiconductor as a Principal Application Specialist since 2022. He is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and works on-site. In his current role, he leads the design and validation process for high-power traction inverters, utilizing advanced Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) systems. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Application Engineer from 2017 to 2020 and as a Regional Application Manager from 2020 to 2022, both in the Munich Area, Germany. His responsibilities included validating traction modules according to AQG324 standards and spearheading the development of inverter design kits for testing.
Education and Expertise
Udaykumar Vangaveti holds a Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in power electronics and traction systems.
Background in Engineering
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Udaykumar Vangaveti worked at several notable companies in the engineering sector. He was an Electrical Engineer at Woodward, Inc. from 2014 to 2017 and at UNITED SEAMLESS TUBULAAR PRIVATE LIMITED from 2009 to 2011. He also gained experience at Infineon Technologies, first as a Master Thesis Student in 2014 and previously as a Student Intern from 2013 to 2014. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering and application support.
Technical Contributions
In his role at ON Semiconductor, Udaykumar Vangaveti is involved in defining innovative new products, including gate drivers and traction modules. He provides dedicated support to local Tier 1 suppliers, focusing on high-power traction modules and bare dies. His work includes managing complex technical inquiries from customers and collaborating with Field Application Engineers and sales teams to ensure effective solutions.