Praveen Balakrishnan | Engineering Design Portfolio

Core Services

Product Design & Development

Innovative product solutions from concept through prototyping. Expertise in electromechanical design, plastics, sheet metal, rapid prototyping, and ergonomic design with proven success in medical and automotive sectors.

SPM Design & Commissioning

Executed and commissioned multiple smart Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) for Japanese medical clients, including surgical device disassembly and automated testing stations, utilizing pneumatic systems, PLC/HMI integration, and precision load calculations.

Fixture Design (Welding, Machining, Assembly)

Designed over 150 precision fixtures following the 3-2-1 principle with power clamps and ergonomic considerations, delivering reliable welding, machining, and assembly solutions while boosting quality and productivity.

Material Handling & Ergonomic Equipment

Created 200+ ergonomic racks, carts, and smart flow racks incorporating load calculations and static FEA analysis to optimize operator efficiency and workplace safety in diverse industries.

Reverse Engineering & Automation

Captured legacy product data and automated manufacturing processes, supporting lean manufacturing and increasing throughput via time studies and SOP implementations.

Simulation & Analysis (FEA/CFD)

Conducted structural, thermal, and fluid simulations using Ansys, Simulation Express, and Fluidsim to optimize product durability, efficiency, and safety under complex operating conditions.

Plant Layout & Process Optimization

Delivered efficient and safe plant layouts incorporating lean manufacturing principles, Hoshin Kanri strategy, and Kaizen practices to improve production flow and process stability.

Technical Documentation & Cost Estimation

Provided comprehensive project documentation, BOM management, SOPs, and detailed cost estimation to support informed decision-making and smooth project delivery.

Experience Summary

Praveen Balakrishnan has over 15 years of engineering design and automation expertise collaborating with top multinational corporations such as L&T Technology Services, Siemens, and more. His leadership in smart machine commissioning, high-precision fixture design, R&D, and simulation contributes to innovations across medical devices, automotive, heavy fabrication, and manufacturing automation sectors globally.