Abhilash Somashankar
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
10+ years in display integration, optical & structural bonding, and manufacturing of automotive and consumer electronics. Proven success leading design-to-production transitions, improving yield, reliability, and manufacturability across global sites.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Process Engineer, Displays
Apple Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Achieved enhanced manufacturing efficiency through targeted process optimization initiatives.
- Led successful ramp-up of Apple Vision Pro and Watch display manufacturing processes.
- Assessed emerging technologies for potential integration into manufacturing workflows.
- Provided accurate data for capacity planning, improving cycle times and throughput rates.
- Conducted technical risk assessments and root cause analyses to improve OLED module processes.
- Improved yield and reliability by implementing corrective actions for manufacturing defects.
Display Integration Expert
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Engineered mechanical architecture aligning optical, electrical, and mechanical requirements effectively.
- Facilitated cross-functional DFM reviews for module architecture with global teams.
- Coordinated multiple programs and suppliers, resolving issues for robust display module delivery.
- Supported product lifecycle from architecture through engineering to production launch.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Visteon Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Industrialized multi-display programs across US,Mexico, China, Japan, and Portugal.
- Authored global optical bonding process documentation and standards.
- Led design reviews and root-cause analysis saving millions in production losses.
Education
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological Univ.
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological Univ.
Skills
- Optical & Structural Bonding
- DFM/DFA
- DFMEA
- DOE
- GD&T
- APQP
- Lean
- Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- CATIA V5
- SolidWorks
- ANSYS
- Phyton
- Jmp
- Tableu
- MS Project
- Gantt Charts
- Statistical process control
Accomplishments
- Best Paper — SID 2019
- HMI Readability during Vibration
- Patent —
- Optical Bonding Air Elimination (US2021/0008836 A1)
- Display System for a Vehicle (US 2019/0351829 A1)
Timeline
Manufacturing Process Engineer, Displays
Apple Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Display Integration Expert
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
12.2020 - 11.2021
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Visteon Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2020
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological Univ.
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological Univ.