Pavithra Rajasekar
About Pavithra Rajasekar
Pavithra Rajasekar is a Development Engineer currently employed at Phoenix Contact, where she specializes in modeling and implementing power supply systems. She has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with previous experience at dSPACE and Flextronics.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Pavithra Rajasekar has been working as a Development Engineer at Phoenix Contact since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for modeling and implementing Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) with integrated electronic circuit breakers. Her work involves creating test harnesses and test cases using Simulink for automated testing of devices under test. This position allows her to apply her engineering skills in a practical environment focused on power supplies.
Previous Experience at dSPACE
Prior to her current position, Pavithra worked at dSPACE as a Development Engineer from 2018 to 2023. During her tenure, she performed FPGA-based hardware-in-the-loop simulation for various motor types and inverter topologies. She also conducted FPGA training sessions for both internal and external participants, enhancing her communication and technical skills. Her experience at dSPACE contributed significantly to her professional development in the field of electrical engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Pavithra Rajasekar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education at RWTH Aachen University, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Power Engineering from 2014 to 2017. Her academic journey included completing a Master thesis at the Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA), which provided her with a strong foundation in power engineering.
Early Career at Flextronics and RWTH Aachen University
Pavithra began her career as a Junior Engineer in Manufacturing Product Data Management at Flextronics, where she worked for 11 months in 2013-2014. She also gained valuable experience as a Studentische Hilfskraft at the Institut für Regelungstechnik der RWTH Aachen University from 2017 to 2018. These early roles helped her develop practical skills and insights into the engineering field.
Language and Additional Skills
During her time at dSPACE GmbH, Pavithra improved her German language proficiency, which is beneficial for her professional interactions in Germany. Additionally, she gained industrial experience through an internship at Schneider Electric Automation GmbH. Her diverse skill set includes expertise in creating automated testing frameworks and conducting training sessions, which demonstrates her commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.