Karthikeyan Balakrishnan
Head – ES | Actively Supporting Global & Domestic Customers with Sustainable Engineering across Mechanical, Electrical & Mechatronic Engineering & R&D through Petrus - ES, leveraging proven LMW’s manufacturing ecosystem.
- Role
- Head - Engineering and R & d Services at Petrus Technologies
- Location
- Coimbatore, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karthikeyan Balakrishnan
I am a dynamic and innovative leader with extensive experience in Engineering Services and R&D, Manufacturing among extensive global work experience in Automotive, Industrial, Medical, Regulatory, and Aerospace product design and development consist of Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics products. With over 18 years of experience, having a proven track record of leading Domestic & International clients, cross-functional teams and delivering successful projects from concept to launch. My expertise extends to working with renowned clients such as Gilbarco Veeder Root– USA, Bosch - Germany, Honda – Japan, Yamaha – Japan, L & TTS - USA, TVS, Bajaj, Hero, Royal Enfield, HP, IOCL, BPCL, LMW, Pricol, Roots, CRI, Aurolab and more. I have also developed strong relationships with regulatory bodies, including IECEx certification from CML Lab_UK, Intertek, and TUV Rheinland. My expertise lies in integrating mechanical engineering principles with electronics, software, and control systems to create innovative and functional products such as Instrument cluster & Ancillary, Spot thermometer, Fuel Pumps & Accessories, Textile machinery, Valves, CNC machines and Power tools. I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of product design, leveraging advanced technologies, and delivering cutting-edge solutions. By combining the knowledge gained working with diverse global teams, streamlined process definition from design to testing processes are made to meet the dynamic market demands. This multidisciplinary approach enables me to deliver comprehensive and robust solutions that meet the evolving needs of the market. I am passionate about building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement for organizational success. In addition to my technical expertise, I also provide comprehensive business support. I understand the importance of aligning engineering efforts with business objectives and ensuring that projects are not only technically sound but also economically viable. I work closely with stakeholders to analyze market trends, conduct feasibility studies, and develop strategies that drive business growth.
Experience
Head - Engineering and R & d Services
Oct 2017 — Present · Coimbatore, IN
Petrus Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is inter alia engaged in the business of IT / ITES focused on Digital Engineering (CAD / CAM / CAE), Digital Manufacturing (IoT / IIoT) and Software Services. We are a solution provider for Engineering and R&D Services, Internet of Things, Digital transformation and Software.Petrus is a company related to Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd (LMW) Coimbatore. LMW is a diversified business group based in South India and a leading Textile Machinery Manufacturer in India. Globally LMW is one among the few to manufacture the complete range of Reliable & Quality Spinning Machinery, Machine Tools, Foundry Castings and Aerospace components.
Education
Senkunthar Institute of Polytechnic
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
1999 — 2002
Indira Gandhi National Open University
MAB, Operations Management.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operation Management
2007 — 2010
KS R college of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechatronics Engineering
2002 — 2005
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