Madhava Reddy Varakantham

About Madhava Reddy Varakantham

I am a Mechanical Engineer with 6 years of experience in R&D, product design, and simulation-driven engineering across automotive, and electronics industries. Currently serving as Assistant Manager – R&D at TDK India, I specialize in end-to-end product development, from concept through design, simulation, prototyping, testing, and production release.With a strong academic background (M.Sc. – Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University) and hands-on expertise in CAD/CAE (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD), FEA (ANSYS), DFMEA, GD & T, and DFMA, I have successfully delivered cost-optimized, reliable, and standards-compliant products. What I Bring:Product Design & Development – led new designs meeting standards.Simulation & Analysis – optimized designs through structural, thermal, and reliability modeling.Innovation & Optimization – achieved 10–20% cost savings through material and process improvements.Prototyping & Validation – implemented 3D printing, cutting validation timelines by 40%.Cross-Functional Leadership – streamlined design-to-production handovers, reducing cycle times.I thrive at the intersection of R&D, design, and manufacturing, delivering products that balance performance, cost, and innovation. Open to opportunities in R&D leadership, product development, and mechanical systems engineering across global automotive, aerospace, and high-tech industries.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager - R & d

   TDK

   Apr 2024 — Present · Nashik, IN

   Leading the design, development, and release of automotive film capacitors, from concept through production.Applied simulation-driven design optimization (structural, thermal, and reliability), reducing iterations and cycle time by 20%.Achieved 10% cost savings through material innovation and process optimization.Directed failure analysis and root cause investigations, enhancing reliability by 15%.Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline design-to-production transfer.Ensured compliance with global automotive standards via validation and qualification testing.

Education

• Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University

  Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering

  2017 — 2019

• Vignan's Institute of Technology & Aeronautical Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician

  2012 — 2016

• Narayana Junior College

  10+2, Maths, Physics and Chemistry

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Engineering
• Project Planning