pragadeeswari Deivendran

Praktikum, Process Development Engineer, Planet A Foods
Magdeburg, Germany

Skills

English Language
Chemical engineering
Process engineering
Aspen
MatLab
HTRI Exchanger Suite
Proposal Management
MS Office
German
MatLab/Simulink
Dwism
Team work
Presentation skills
Microsoft Excel
Time management
Process Development
Experimental design and analysis
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Flexibility
Commitment
Reliability

Timeline

Professional experience for pragadeeswari Deivendran

  • Current 1 year and 2 months, since Jun 2025

    Process Development Engineer

    Planet A Foods

    Optimized GSF alkalization and pressure vessel parameters, reducing cycle time 12% and improving batch consistency 15%. Standardized pH and total phenolic analyses for reproducible processes. Validated lab-scale benchmark, defining critical process windows. Studied color formation and raw material variability, increasing antioxidant retention 10% and input standardization 20%. Applied DOE, scale-up, and process mapping to streamline production.

  • 5 months, Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

    Research Assistant

    DLR Institut für Bauweisen- und Strukturtechnologie

    Conducted a literature review of 50+ publications on inductive heating and foam-based combustion, identifying key parameters for high-efficiency burners. Investigated thermochemical oxidation in foam structures, improving thermal efficiency predictions 10%. Developed and validated three MATLAB models, optimizing a 1D heating model by 15%. Collaborated with a cross-functional team, delivering reports guiding advanced power plant research.

  • 9 months, Sep 2022 - May 2023

    Bid & Proposal Engineer

    FLSmidth

    Supported proposals and operations across six global regions, ensuring alignment with client specifications. Optimized sizing and pricing for pumps, valves, and cyclones using Affinity, improving proposal accuracy and turnaround. Managed procurement of 20+ components while maintaining vendor quality. Ensured compliance with ASME, ISO, and API standards. Designed a new costing process, improving efficiency 15%, and delivered top proposals for three consecutive months.

  • 1 year, Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

    Bid & Proposal Engineer

    Emerson Automation Solutions

    Supported India, Asia-Pacific, and European regions in MRO and KOB1 projects, managing 50+ RFQs per quarter with timely technical-commercial responses. Performed actuator sizing and selected control components, achieving 99% first-time quote accuracy. Collaborated with global teams on proposals, increasing regional sales 15%. Conducted feasibility studies, reducing lead time 20%, and streamlined processes to improve response efficiency.

Educational background for pragadeeswari Deivendran

  • Current 3 years and 4 months, since Apr 2023

    Chemical engineering

    Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

Languages

  • English

    C1 (Fluent)

  • German

    B1-B2 (Good)

  • Tamil

    C2 (Expert / native speaker)

  • Hindi

    B1-B2 (Good)

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