Pilla Kartheek

R & d Manager @PepsiCo

Hyderabad, TG, IN
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WORK HISTORY

Feb 2026 — Present

R & d Manager @PepsiCo

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Hyderabad, IN

EDUCATION

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Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering

2008 — 2012

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous)

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

2012 — 2014

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Master’s Degree, Steel Technology

ABOUT PILLA KARTHEEK

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Product Development | R & DMechanical Engineer with over 9 years of experience in product design, computational modeling and material characterization. My expertise spans solid mechanics, finite element analysis (FEA), mechanical testing, and structural design optimization. Currently, at NexiGo Energy, I lead the development of battery enclosures and thermal management systems, ensuring high-performance, reliable solutions for energy storage applications.With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay, my research focused on the mechanical behavior of thin polymer films, where I designed in-situ micro-tensile testing equipment integrated with FTIR and Raman spectroscopy for real-time material analysis.Focus Areas: Solid Mechanics – Structural analysis and mechanical behavior of materials. Computational Modeling – Utilizing numerical techniques for product and process development. Mechanical Characterization – Expertise in polymers, composites, ceramics, and metals under mechanical loading.Technical Skills: Battery Pack Design & Mechanical Testing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) – Structural and material simulations using ANSYS, Abaqus. Product Development – Concept-to-prototype execution with performance optimization. Mechanical Testing – Hands-on experience with DIC, DMA, FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy. Thin Polymer Fabrication – Development and characterization of functional thin films. CAD & Design Optimization – Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA.Eager to solve challenging engineering problems and explore cutting-edge technologies in mechanical design and energy storage solutions. Let’s connect!

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