About
Jayanth Kolli is a seasoned mechanical engineer and certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with extensive experience in electrochemical systems, fuel cell technology, and battery testing. His educational journey includes a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Trine University and a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University, where he also contributed as a Research Assistant. His bachelor's degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University laid the foundation for his strong technical acumen. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has worked on advanced projects, including the design and testing of membrane-less hydrogen iron redox flow batteries and optimizing cold plate designs for lithium-ion battery stacks in electric vehicles, showcasing his innovative approach to solving complex engineering problems.
In his professional career, Jayanth has held roles that emphasize both leadership and technical expertise. As a Cell Test Engineer at Tesla, he played a pivotal role in commissioning a state-of-the-art R&D cell testing lab and developing advanced test protocols to optimize cell performance and reliability. At Apple, he served as a Battery Test Lab Team Lead, where he led technicians, developed SOPs, and implemented new tools to improve lab efficiency. His design engineering roles at VVST Energy and Xergy Inc. highlight his ability to design and test innovative solutions for electrochemical and mechanical systems. Jayanth’s technical skills in tools like SolidWorks, CATIA, MACCOR, and ANSYS, combined with his ability to lead cross-functional teams, position him as a versatile and impactful professional in the energy and engineering sectors. His dedication to advancing sustainable technologies and his ability to execute projects with precision make him a valuable asset to any forward-thinking organization.
Skills & Expertise
Microsoft Office
PTC Creo
Root Cause
Lab Testing
Research Interests
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial ManagementMaster's
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Experience
Cell Test Engineer
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Analyze test results to provide the cell limits that optimize performance and reliability.
Own cell-level test specifications and test plans to characterize cell properties needed for cell control algorithms.
Coordinate cell tests by allocating resources (test channels, equipment, people) to meet the project deadlines.
Led the effort in commissioning a new $1.5 Million R&D cell testing lab with almost 4000 channels testing capability.
Collaborated with multiple teams like facilities team, data team, equipment development team and cell or validation engineering teams to bring up the lab to meet the testing demands.
Manage and maintain equipment calibration and scheduling periodic calibrations to ensure quality of test results.
Worked on projects in collaboration with equipment design team to develop and improve testing equipment to meet requirements and reduce technician process time.
Worked with software data team to develop new tools to track testing progress, testing channel utilizations and data visualization tools.
Weekly reporting and reviewing of test status, equipment utilizations, issues, and forecasting.
Perform root cause analysis by analyzing CT images and dimensions using various measurement tools.
Qualify and validate new equipment to meet the test requirements.
Working on a project to quantify the equipment issues to reduce the channels downtime.
Education
Trine University
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