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Hi, I’m Anbarasan Ponnilavan, a mechanical engineer specializing in design and automation. I combine CAD-focused design with hands-on hardware development, pneumatics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable automation solutions and scalable prototypes. I’m comfortable leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating with international vendors, and translating complex technical challenges into practical maintenance and procurement strategies. I thrive on data-driven problem solving and creating robust systems that keep operations running smoothly.…Hi, I’m Anbarasan Ponnilavan, a mechanical engineer specializing in design and automation. I combine CAD-focused design with hands-on hardware development, pneumatics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable automation solutions and scalable prototypes. I’m comfortable leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating with international vendors, and translating complex technical challenges into practical maintenance and procurement strategies. I thrive on data-driven problem solving and creating robust systems that keep operations running smoothly.

Anbarasan Ponnilavan

Product Designer, 3D Designer, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Anbarasan Ponnilavan, a mechanical engineer specializing in design and automation. I combine CAD-focused design with hands-on hardware development, pneumatics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable automation solutions and scalable prototypes. I’m comfortable leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating with international vendors, and translating complex technical challenges into practical maintenance and procurement strategies. I thrive on data-driven problem solving and creating robust systems that keep operations running smoothly.…Hi, I’m Anbarasan Ponnilavan, a mechanical engineer specializing in design and automation. I combine CAD-focused design with hands-on hardware development, pneumatics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable automation solutions and scalable prototypes. I’m comfortable leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating with international vendors, and translating complex technical challenges into practical maintenance and procurement strategies. I thrive on data-driven problem solving and creating robust systems that keep operations running smoothly.

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Hi, I’m Anbarasan Ponnilavan, a mechanical engineer specializing in design and automation. I combine CAD-focused design with hands-on hardware development, pneumatics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable automation solutions and scalable prototypes.

I’m comfortable leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating with international vendors, and translating complex technical challenges into practical maintenance and procurement strategies. I thrive on data-driven problem solving and creating robust systems that keep operations running smoothly.

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Work Experience

Engineer at Woodlands Hospital

September 1, 2025 - Present

Conducted technical consultations with UK and Hong Kong vendors to validate mechanical and electrical specifications; evaluated system compatibility to drive procurement decisions; guided installation, testing, and commissioning (ITC) of new automation equipment; led cross‑functional and international communications during critical system failures; utilized Root Cause Analysis to identify technical challenges and implement rapid solutions, minimizing downtime; analyzed downtime data in Excel to develop data‑driven preventive maintenance strategies, achieving a 98% system uptime; led procurement activities from SOW to approval, ensuring compliance and timely equipment integration.

Hardware Intern at Rolo Robotics

May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Researched and developed a vacuum-based end effector for complex pick-and-place and tossing tasks; designed with OnShape and SolidWorks, integrating pneumatic systems and applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to simplify assembly; programmed robotic arm sequences for consistent label application and portioning; collaborated with software teams to integrate sensors and hardware feedback; coordinated with suppliers to develop pneumatic components and worked with the software team to automate sequences; introduced pneumatics to the team and delivered the end effector ahead of schedule.

Freelance CNC Machinist at Razorsharp Pte Ltd

June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Set up and calibrated a new CNC router, including tooling, workholding, and machine origin alignment; designed knife holder prototypes using Autodesk Inventor with GD&T-based tolerancing; created CAM toolpaths in Mastercam and generated G-code; conducted fit testing against real knives, refined part geometry, and improved toolpaths to achieve tight tolerance stack‑up and a quality surface finish; proposed and documented SOPs for CNC operation, troubleshooting, and tool maintenance to enable small-batch production; delivered a completed assembled prototype to enable scalable in-house production.