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Hari Tharan

@haritharan

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PDM Engineer focused on end-to-end ownership, CAD/PDM governance, and data-driven automation.

Malaysia

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What I'm looking for

I want to build reliable CAD/PDM governance that reduces rework, supported by data-driven dashboards and automation. I’m happiest owning end-to-end delivery—coordinating stakeholders, improving standards, and training teams to use systems confidently.

I’m a PDM Engineer known internally as a “Closer” because I consistently ensure deliverables land with stakeholder and team satisfaction. I maintain and govern product data across PDM and ERP systems, handling BOMs, drawings, specifications, and revision histories with accuracy and consistency between Vault/Sovelia and SAP.

I resolve global Autodesk-related CAD and PDM requests using remote support tools, and I manage operational health across the PDM job server and AWS cloud infrastructure. I lead engineering change workflows (ECR/ECO/ECM/CN), administer user permissions and licensing, and coordinate Autodesk upgrade configuration, testing, and deployment while continuously curating guidelines for engineering teams.

Alongside core engineering operations, I drive improvement through automation and analytics—proposing projects to reduce engineering errors and production downtime, and building dashboards and data dashboards in Looker Studio to support budgeting, change management, and engineering time utilization. Earlier in my career, I delivered electrical project engineering work—from tender documentation and site coordination to low-voltage electrical system design—then strengthened my technical breadth through an ongoing MSc in Electronics Systems Engineering (intelligent systems, data-driven applications, embedded intelligence, and AI-enhanced automation).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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PDM Engineer

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Bromma (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Jun 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Maintain and manage product data (BOMs, drawings, specifications, and revision histories) and ensure consistency between PDM and ERP systems (Vault/Sovelia and SAP). Administer Autodesk Vault and related CAD tools, manage PDM job server/AWS health, handle engineering change processes, and lead upgrade, training, and automation initiatives.

Product Data Management (PDM)Autodesk Inventor SAP ECC Sovelia Engineering Change Management CAD Administration License Administration Security Administration AWS Cloud Administration (RDP)BeyondTrust RDP Google Sheets Google Sites Microsoft Office E3 Cable Catia Ansys Project Management Change Management

Project Engineer (Electrical)

Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn. Bhd.

Nov 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Planned and delivered electrical engineering projects for automotive assembly plants, including upgrades to low voltage systems and electrical distribution components. Produced tender documentation, supported budgeting/price analysis, coordinated drawing updates with site verification, and monitored operational performance of an on-site Solar PV system.

Microsoft Office G Suite Project Planning Budgeting Site Supervision Coordination Resistance Spot Welding Heat Distribution Calculation Diversity Factor Calculation Electrical Systems Engineering Integration

Technician (Internship)

Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sembilan

Jan 2016 - Feb 2016 (1 month)

Provided internship support for monitoring and maintaining the state’s intranet network and supporting onsite IT personnel during clinic and hospital network downtime.

IT Support Network Troubleshooting

Technician (Internship)

Procurri (formerly known as Verity Solutions)

Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 (2 months)

Monitored client server operations during an 8-hour rotational shift and performed hardware repair tasks (including server motherboard refurbishment) following directives from an electronic engineer. Provided hardware and software support to vendors when downtime requests were received.

Software support Rotational Shifts

Wiring Technician (Internship)

Power Neon Electrical Services

Jun 2011 - Feb 2012 (8 months)

Supported wiring and installation work for residential projects, including distribution board and electrical accessory installation, and assisted with site supervision. Worked on wiring installation for both single-phase and three-phase systems.

Electrical Site Supervision

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Master of Science (MSc) in Electronics Systems Engineering, Intelligent Systems

2023 -

Currently pursuing an MSc in Electronics Systems Engineering with a major in Intelligent Systems, focused on intelligent, systems-driven solutions across embedded systems, AI, and data-driven applications. The program emphasizes modelling, interpreting, and optimizing complex data systems.

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2012 - 2018

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Developed multidisciplinary foundations across embedded systems, power electronics, control systems, and signal processing, supported by hands-on work using industry-standard tools.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Diploma in Electrical Technology, Electrical Technology (Power)

2009 - 2011

Completed a Diploma in Electrical Technology with a major in Power. Built practical skills in electrical power systems design and installation, fault troubleshooting, and circuit/system analysis with emphasis on safety and standards.