Deepak Prabhu
Senior Product Development Engineer | Expert in Tool Engineering & Precision Electro-Mechanical Design
- Role
- R & d Product Development Engineer Ii at TE Connectivity
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deepak Prabhu
Product & Tool Design, Development, and Manufacturing Engineer with 7.5 years of experience specializing in high-reliability components for the Automotive sector. I drive technical projects from concept to mass production, bridging the gap between innovative design and optimized manufacturing.My recent focus (4.5 years) is on Electromechanical Products for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (HVs/EVs), where I design, develop, and manufacture critical systems, including High Voltage connectors, charging inlets, and wire harnesses.I gained foundational expertise (3.5 years) in the precision tooling industry, specializing in the design and fabrication of complex production tools: Plastic Injection Moulds, Die Casting tools, and Fixtures. This background ensures my product designs are inherently manufacturable, cost-effective, and robust.I balance my technical rigor with strong organizational leadership and communication skills. I manage education, public relations and visual branding (including graphic design) as a Toastmasters VP Education, PR/Area PR, and I enjoy applying my logistics and project management skills to organizing corporate outing events and team-building activities.Education: Postgraduate Degree in Tool Engineering from School of Postgraduate Studies, NTTF, Bengaluru, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Visveswaraya Technological University, Belgaum.I thrive on turning complex engineering ideas into tangible, successful products. Let’s connect to explore opportunities for elevating engineering excellence.
Experience
R & d Product Development Engineer Ii
Jan 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
EV Harness & Charging SystemsAs R&D Product Development Engineer specializing in EV harness and charging solutions, I lead the NPD of advanced EV Charging Inlet and harness variants (CCS1, CCS2, CHAdeMO, NACS) for global automotive OEMs. My expertise covers:•Driving innovative product launches by integrating cutting-edge engineering methods, such as Model-Based Definition (MBD), GD & T, tolerance analysis, and formula-driven design.•Developing robust high-voltage and low-voltage harness systems, high-performance connectors, and full charging assemblies optimized for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.•Collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Reliability, and Quality teams to ensure every new product exceeds stringent KPIs on quality, cost, and delivery.•Managing detailed engineering documentation, including 3D CAD models, EBOMs, technical drawings, and comprehensive specification reports for customer and manufacturing approvals.•Overseeing project lifecycles from concept through release, achieving multiple organizational awards for technical innovation and superior execution.•l actively contribute to cross-functional initiatives—fostering team culture through corporate events, supporting CSR, and serving as Vice President - Education at TE NXT Toastmasters Club ( formerly Vice President- PublicRelations), where I lead public speaking and leadership development programs.
Education
NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)
Master of Engineering - MEng, Tool Engineering
2016 — 2018
St. Anns's Composite Pre-University College
Pre-University (11th & 12th), Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology (PCMB)
2010 — 2012
Global Academy Of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering
2012 — 2016
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