Praveen Kuttikkattil

Designing Advanced Test Solutions for Drive Line Components of Commercial Vehicles. Expertise in Assembly Line Construction, Middle-of-Line and End-of-Line Test Cells. Expanding and maintaining the Test Software Framework in LabVIEW and C#. Integral Member of Manufacturing Engineering - Center of Excellence in Machining.

Spearheaded the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setup activities focused on testing inverter systems for electric vehicles. Served as the Bench Architect for both Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) benches, overseeing the design, configuration and optimization of test setups to accurately replicate real-world operating conditions to meet project requirements.

Leading the validation initiatives for railroad signaling products, encompassing both carborne and wayside systems. My responsibilities include orchestrating the design and deployment of Test Benches employing LabVIEW and I/O Modules from National Instruments. I am also tasked with the critical responsibility of designing and executing test cases derived from project requirements. Leveraging NI TestStand, I automate these test cases, thereby enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy.

I lead the validation efforts for Infotainment Systems, overseeing the meticulous evaluation of system performance and functionality. A key aspect of my role involves automating feature test cases utilizing a blend of TestStand and LabVIEW, encompassing a diverse range of functionalities including Audio, Bluetooth, HMI, and CD/DVD operations.

In my role as an ATE Software Development Engineer within the semiconductor industry, I have been instrumental in crafting bespoke software solutions to streamline testing processes. Utilizing TestStand and LabVIEW, I have developed robust ATE software tailored to meet the unique requirements of semiconductor testing. Applied expertise in GPIB and Serial protocols to interface with diverse lab equipment, including Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs), Power Supplies, and Multimeters.

As a seasoned LabVIEW Systems Engineer, I have amassed considerable expertise in the design and implementation of both Automated Test Equipment (ATEs) and Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems. I have accumulated extensive experience working with a wide range of National Instruments (NI) hardware platforms, including PCI, PXI, cRIO, and cDAQ.