Sandun Vithanage
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Summary
Passionate Mechatronics Engineer specializing in high-precision equipment maintenance and energy efficiency. Experienced in CMMS, TPM, condition-based maintenance, and smart plant systems, with expertise in energy-saving initiatives aligned with ISO 50001. Enthusiastic about AI and data-driven maintenance innovations. Lifelong learner, spiritual seeker, and explorer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility & Maintenance Engineer
Flintec Transducers (Pvt) Ltd
Katunayake
04.2025 - Current
- Manage and lead the maintenance team, overseeing day-to-day facility and maintenance operations, including breakdown response, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.
- Lead machine maintenance for critical production equipment such as CNC machines, laser welding machines, environmental chambers, and chemical treatment plants.
- Plan and execute annual preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based monitoring using vibration analysis and thermal imaging.
- Led Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives, improving equipment reliability and minimizing unplanned downtime.
- Execute and control utility maintenance and breakdown operations, covering CAT generators, capacitor banks, BOGE & SCR compressors, cooling towers, and package AC units.
- Managed CMMS platform to digitally track breakdowns, preventive maintenance, asset history, and team activities, enhancing maintenance workflow.
- Directed sustainability and energy management initiatives, resulting in ISO 50001 certification through successful implementation of UNIDO Energy Management System (EnMS) tool.
- Ensure factory facility operations comply with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 13485 standards.
Executive - Engineering B2B
PHOENIX INDUSTRIES
Makandura
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed machine maintenance in plastic consumer product and toothbrush manufacturing, achieving high equipment availability.
- Maintained toothbrush tufting and trimming machines (Zahoransky, Boucherie) and injection, blow molding, and blister packaging machines (APET & PVC).
- Planned and executed preventive maintenance programs to minimize breakdowns and production losses.
- Maintained factory utilities including screw compressors, chillers, air conditioning systems, generators, and capacitor banks.
- Supervised technical teams to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow.
Machine Maintenance Engineer
PHOENIX INDUSTRIES
Makandura
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Worked in B2B manufacturing of toothbrushes and plastic consumer products, serving major clients including Unilever, Hemas, and Hettigoda.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
- Performed electro-mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, resolving machine operation issues efficiently.
- Executed preventive maintenance and supervised new machine installations, optimizing resource allocation and team coordination.
- Coordinated with international technology partners Zahoransky (Germany) and Boucherie (India & Belgium) to integrate advanced solutions.
Trainee Engineer
BRANDIX APPERAL SOLUTION LIMITED
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with senior engineers on complex projects to develop innovative solutions that addressed customer needs.
- Analyzed manufacturing processes and assisted in workflow planning, equipment placement, and space optimization to improve efficiency.
- Coordinated installation of new equipment and streamlined administrative tasks to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Updated technical knowledge to drive engineering and process improvements.
Production Executive (while studying)
Intelligent Image Management Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.
Nugegoda
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Utilized database to store customer, patient, and medical drug data, supporting accurate medication management.
- Ensured accuracy of drug details, doses, and patient information from prescriptions submitted by doctors before medication release.
- Following this, USA pharmacies dispense the medications, and the insurance company oversees the payment process.
- Specialized in managing projects for USA clients related to US insurance policies, focusing on pharmaceutical projects for insurance firms.
Education
Bachelor of engineering BEng (hons) - Mechatronics Engineering
Birmingham City University
Sri Lanka01.2020
Higher National Diploma - Mechatronics Engineering
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Sri Lanka01.2016
GCE Advanced Level - Mathematics
St. Joseph's College
01.2015
GCE Ordinary Level -
St. Joseph's College
01.2011
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- CMMS management
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Root cause analysis
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Energy management
- Workflow optimization
Certification
- Certificate of Data Analytics with Machine Learning, 30 hrs, 12/22
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 04/17
- Island First Place of RoboGames, Organized by IESL, 10/13
- 4th Place of RoboFest, Organized by SLIIT, 09/13
- 4th Place of Sri Lanka Robotic Challenge (SLRC), Organized by University of Moratuwa, 12/12
Projects
- Warehouse Expansion Project (2025, Flintec) – Led supplier selection, project financial approval, execution, and ensured the project was completed on time.
- Oral Care Machine Relocation & Commissioning (2022, Phoenix Industries) – Managed the relocation, installation, leveling, and commissioning of toothbrush tufting, trimming, and blister packing machines between plants.
- New Oral Care Product Development (2021, Phoenix Industries) – Developed the “Hemas Pro Clean” toothbrush for Hemas Sri Lanka.
- Machine Installation & Commissioning (2021, Phoenix Industries) – Installed and commissioned a Zahoransky Z.PACK5 Blister Packing Machine.
- Automated Fabric Cutting Plant (2019, Brandix Apparel Solutions) – Installed Lectra fabric cutters, TUKA fabric spreaders, and conveyors to automate fabric cutting processes.
- Automated Guided Vehicle Project (2020, Brandix) – Designed an AGV system to improve indoor material transportation, enhancing operational efficiency.
Languages
- English
- Sinhalese
Timeline
Facility & Maintenance Engineer
Flintec Transducers (Pvt) Ltd
04.2025 - Current
Executive - Engineering B2B
PHOENIX INDUSTRIES
07.2023 - 04.2025
Machine Maintenance Engineer
PHOENIX INDUSTRIES
11.2020 - 07.2023
Trainee Engineer
BRANDIX APPERAL SOLUTION LIMITED
08.2019 - 08.2020
Production Executive (while studying)
Intelligent Image Management Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.
09.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of engineering BEng (hons) - Mechatronics Engineering
Birmingham City University
Higher National Diploma - Mechatronics Engineering
Cardiff Metropolitan University
GCE Advanced Level - Mathematics
St. Joseph's College
GCE Ordinary Level -
St. Joseph's College