Pranav Hegde

About Pranav Hegde

Results-driven professional specializing in product strategy, project management, and…

Experience

1. Senior Engineer - Products and Projects

   Applied Materials

   Jun 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Customized Etch Mainframe CIP(Continuous Improvement Program) projects & allocated slots based on customer specifications for cost and Process optimization•Revamped Gauges & Valves on the Etch & Deposition Mainframe using simulations, CAD, & SEM, achieving savings per mainframe•Achieved cost savings per system through the redesign of Pneumatic Systems on Etch, Epitaxial, & Front End tools•Collaborated with FEA team using FEA tools to design & prototype Cooling Pedestals, enhancing efficiency by 15% & slashing costs by 40%•Supported the change management process for the Etch mainframe tool and Next Gen Etch mainframe tool•Managed quarterly project portfolio priorities for the mechanical design team, resulting in a 5% increase in productivity•Led the development of Next Gen Etch Vacuum Platforms tool, resulting in a 15% increase in throughput & delivering enhancements in efficiency, productivity, & performance• Spearheaded the timely implementation of R&D projects, including a successful new product development initiative, through weekly progress meetings & the utilization of project management software•Enabled the Commonality across the Multiple options of platform to with customer collaboration to reduce inventory and Overall system cost by 15%•Implemented Project Resource planning strategies focusing on cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, & risk management, utilizing optimization techniques, & promoting team collaboration through cross-functional teams & regular feedback loops

Education

• JNNCE shimoga

  BE, Mechanical engineering

  2012 — 2016

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  Post Graduate Program in Management

• Deakin University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA(Global), Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Microsof Office
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Production Planning
• Production Management
• C
• Cnc Programming
• Auto Cad
• Industrial Engineering
• Project Management
• Analytical Skills