AVINASH KUMAR JHA
Technical Manager at Mercedes Benz
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Technical Manager with 12+ years in EV & automotive, specializing in BMS delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership. Award-winning for driving execution excellence, aligning global teams, and delivering high-impact, risk-mitigated programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Technical Manager
Mercedes Benz India
06.2022 - Current
- Leading 15-member team delivering BMS programs across BEA platforms.
- Improved delivery timelines by 20% with proactive risk framework.
Deputy Manager
Mahindra Electric
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Directed BMS programs (Microlino, Treo 2.0, C110), ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Senior Engineer
Caterpillar (via LTTS)
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Delivered HIL validation for Large Wheel Loaders & Motor Graders.
Senior Engineer
John Deere (via LTTS)
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted SIL testing for tractor platforms, optimizing validation efficiency.
Embedded HIL Tester
Whirlpool India
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Led appliance validation programs, Wi-Fi testing, and automation scripting
Trainee Engineer
Vyrazu Lab
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with senior engineers on testing topics for system and integration testing
Education
M.Tech - DCN
UBDTCE
Davangere08-2016
B.Tech - ECE
NiT
Kolkata08-2012
Skills
Program & Project Management
Agile/ Safe/ V-Model Execution
Stakeholder & Change Management
Team Leadership, Mentoring & Recruitment
Technical process improvement
Problem-solving abilities
Technical Expertise & Tools
Programming(Basics): Embedded C, Lua, Python, CAPL , C#
Protocols & Connectivity: CAN, J1939, WIDE, WIN, Wi-Fi (Commander, Saphira)
Testing Tools:
• HIL – dSPACE, ETAS, CANalyzer, CATET, CANoe, VT System, Vteststudio
• SIL – Allsim, TractorSim
Development & Lifecycle Tools: IBM DOORS, Jira, Rally, MKS, SVN, HPQC, Synect, Git, TargetProcess, PREEvision
Accomplishments
Awards & Recognition
· ⭐ Star Awards – Mercedes Benz for program leadership
· 🏆 ED Excellence Award – Mahindra Electric (C110 project)
· 🎯 Spot Awards – Caterpillar & Mahindra for delivery ownership
· 🌟 Star of the Sprint Award – John Deere for outstanding sprint performance and team contribution
· 👏 Focus Awards – Whirlpool for technical knowledge sharing
Timeline
Technical Manager
Mercedes Benz India
06.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager
Mahindra Electric
04.2020 - 06.2022
Senior Engineer
Caterpillar (via LTTS)
09.2018 - 04.2020
Senior Engineer
John Deere (via LTTS)
11.2017 - 09.2018
Embedded HIL Tester
Whirlpool India
02.2016 - 11.2017
Trainee Engineer
Vyrazu Lab
04.2013 - 08.2014
M.Tech - DCN
UBDTCE
B.Tech - ECE
NiT