ISURU K. WICKRAMARACHCHI
Kottawa
Summary
Dynamic Electrical and Automation Engineer with a proven track record at Arimac Lanka, excelling in process improvement and cost reduction. Skilled in automation and project management, I effectively communicate complex ideas and foster collaboration, achieving significant efficiency gains in production processes. A detail-oriented professional committed to delivering high-quality results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical and Automation Engineer
Arimac Lanka
Colombo
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluated technologies that could improve current processes or reduce costs.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical issues in existing equipment.
- Discussed engineering projects and products with both clients and other engineers.
- Prepared cost estimates for customers according to services rendered.
Content Writer, CAD Design, SPSS Data Analysis/Entry
Free Lance
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Engaged in writing college level assessments for business administration and data analysis using SPSS tools
- Content Writing with SEO practices
- Database management and analysis using Python - pandas libraries
- Implemented best practices for digital asset management by properly tagging images and videos.
- Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
Database Analyst contract
Golden Valley Grape Juice and Wine
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: USA
- Worked under direct supervision of CFO to help create and maintain partial automation with excel script-based system for a production batching system with their inventory management software to create batch documents for end-product production cycle
- Increased overall efficiency of creating process documents for production with no human error formulation for raw material usage in the manufacturing process
- USA
Teaching Assistant Voluntary
California State University Fresno
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: USA
- Teaching and laboratory assistant for the Industrial Technology department on Courses IT 219 (Graduate level core subject - Applied Sensor Technology) and IT 286 (Applied Spacial Technology)
- IT219 - Instructed graduate students on automation lab (PLC programming) and created lab instructions and exercises (HMI, VFD, Timers and counters, Ladder logic, etc)
- USA
Field Service Engineer
Cheema Transport
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: USA
- Supervised maintenance of company assets (Trucks & Trailer with refrigeration units) at each terminal
- Enforced workplace safety and reported daily maintenance assessments
- Conducted budget analysis for annual maintenance, achieving a 7.5% cost reduction by creating regular standardized at-home base maintenance scheduling
- USA
Technical support Engineer - Maintenance Engineer
B&B Transport
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: USA
- Supervised maintenance team regarding daily proceedings on fleet units and trailers, and enforced workplace safety
- Conducted budget analysis for annual maintenance, achieving a 3% cost reduction by producing in-house equipment for small parts in refrigeration unit maintenance
- Designed and implemented a network (Web + Mobile) with major customers, internal logistics teams, and their drivers, increasing workforce efficiency
- Integrated and programmed GPS units to work coherently with thermostats in refrigeration units, analyzed data on refrigeration unit temperature logger, and organized reports
- Created automation on high-level fleet maintenance, improving visibility of daily fleet proceedings for customers and clients
- USA
Education
M.Sc - Industrial Technology
California state University Fresno
USA12.2023
B.Sc - Mechanical Engineering
California state University Fresno
USA05.2019
G.C.E - London Advanced level
Stafford International School
Sri Lanka01.2012
G.C.E - London Ordinary level
Sayfol International School
Malaysia01.2010
Skills
- Mechanical Drafting
- Material science
- Automation
- Project management
- Assembly and Feasibility study
- Preventive Maintenance
- C/C
- Python
- Ansys (FE analysis)
- AutoCAD (2D/3D)
- Data analysis
- Process automation
- Critical thinking
- Solidworks
- ROS/ROS2
- MS Office Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Matlab
- Maple
- LaTeX
- Studio 5000
- Team collaboration
- Supply chain management
- Detail-oriented
- Strong Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Quick learner
- PLC programming
- Technical documentation
Projects
Master’s Culmination Project - IT299 / IT 219,
- Created and designed a core subject (IT219) Laboratory curriculum for PLC programming using Allen Bradley equipment.
AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)(USA) - Fresno Chapter - Rocket club,
- Assigned to the Telemetry and Payload team for low earth orbit solid-fueled rocket, and systems engineering team.
Helium and Solar Powered UAV Drone (Fall 2018),
- Designed Helium and solar powered drone for elongated flight capabilities for ground water canal monitoring. Position Adjustable Tricycle, Designed and analyzed the feasibility of a tricycle capable of adjusting sitting and pedaling positions from regular to recumbent positions.
Anti-theft System - Arduino Microcontroller,
- Designed and modeled a convenience store mechanical door for theft prevention.
Personal Information
- Title: Engineer
- Date of Birth: 11/09/93
Accomplishments
- Graduate Honoree: Awarded for Graduate Student research achievement and nominated Student Ambassador for Industrial Technology Department (2022 - 2023). - California State University Fresno
Affiliations
- Attended a residential workshop on introduction to practical Astronomy at Arthur C. Clarke Institute - Moratuwa Campus
- Member of AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) CSU – Fresno chapter (01/15/2018 – Present)
- Attended leadership program and received certification - California State University Fresno
Timeline
Electrical and Automation Engineer
Arimac Lanka
11.2024 - Current
Content Writer, CAD Design, SPSS Data Analysis/Entry
Free Lance
11.2023 - 11.2024
Database Analyst contract
Golden Valley Grape Juice and Wine
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teaching Assistant Voluntary
California State University Fresno
08.2022 - 05.2023
Field Service Engineer
Cheema Transport
08.2021 - 09.2022
Technical support Engineer - Maintenance Engineer
B&B Transport
02.2018 - 08.2021
M.Sc - Industrial Technology
California state University Fresno
B.Sc - Mechanical Engineering
California state University Fresno
G.C.E - London Advanced level
Stafford International School
G.C.E - London Ordinary level
Sayfol International School
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