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MANOJKUMAR KULKARNI
Expert in Hydraulics,Lubrication Systems Maint and Project used in Steel ,Copper and Aluminium processing plants
Thane West,Maharashtra
Summary
Seasoned Hydraulics Professional with over 29+ years of experience in Sales, Application Engineering, and Circuit Design Technical Support, Training and Troubleshooting within the hydraulics domain. Expertise spans system and component business development for diverse industrial applications, including Industrial, Mobile, Marine, Power, and Material Handling. Proven capabilities in after-sales services, customer training, troubleshooting, and technical support. Adept at reengineering hydraulic systems for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Having exposure and Knowledge of Rexroth, Eaton, Yuken, Parker, Kawasaki make and otter reputed brand products. Handled Hydraulic assignments in Dubai, Qatar and Ethiopia. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Operations - Hydraulics Division
ELECON Engineering Co Ltd
Anand
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed customer enquiries and delivered hydraulic application support while designing hydraulic circuits. Selected components, oversaw vendor management, and trained engineers in hydraulics assembly, integration, and testing.
- Provided technical support for servicing and troubleshooting stacker reclaimers, wagon tipplers, and mining equipment, ensuring operational reliability.
- Conducted research on new applications and delivered hydraulic solutions for Power Segment.
- Increased visibility of HENGLI hydraulic components, driving adoption in industrial applications.
General Manager – Technical Services - Hydraulics
Steamline Technocrat Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Design and development of hydraulic HPU with the help of vendors providing all required support.
- Provided Technical support for Hydraulic System manufacturing and Testing and commissioning for Marine, Industrial – Metal processing plant – Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Zink and power segments Material handling segment. Vedanta, Balco, Nalco, Bhushan, Bhilai Steel Plant, NTPC, JSW, JSPL, Tata Steel etc.
- Parker Distributor
General Manager – After Sales and Technical Services
Renmakch India Pvt. Ltd.
Thane
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed after-sales and technical services for railway and metro projects, ensuring effective support for LDT, PIT jacks, mobile lifting jacks, EBT-shunter, BTM, and other products.
- Partnered with global companies NENCKI, NEUERO RAIL TECH, and MINIPROF to implement innovative solutions that meet client needs.
- OEM
General Manager – Hydraulic Application and Technical Services
Innovative Technologies
Mumbai
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Led hydraulic projects division and integrated systems to enhance project delivery.
- Executed paper pulp mill hydraulic project from concept to commissioning, utilizing screw pumps and stainless steel materials, valued at Rs.2.0 CR.
- Redesigned hydraulic circuits for 2000 Ton hydraulic press, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness for automotive manufacturer.
- Provided technical support for system testing, commissioning and post-installation services for close loop pumps hydraulic drives used in feeders.
- Managed inventory and logistics for Parker product distribution
Deputy General Manager – Sales and Technical Services
OILGEAR India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Expanded high-pressure hydraulic pumps and D Type Pumps market in defence, OEM, and MRO sectors, increasing market reach.
- Enhanced service operations by introducing reconditioning and spares services, improving turnaround time for clients.
- Developed custom hydraulic solutions for press applications, addressing specific client needs.
- OEM
General Manager – Sales and Technical Services
Streamline Industries Ltd
Mumbai
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Converted 70-80% of customer inquiries into sales, driving significant business growth.
- Designed and commissioned hydraulic solutions for major power plants and industrial clients.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through comprehensive post-sale technical support initiatives.
- Delivered technical services to major clients in steel, aluminum, power, copper, zinc, and coal processing industries.
- Parker Distributor PAN INDIA
Assistant General Manager – Sales & Application
Hydac International India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Expanded HYDAC’s business in power, steel, and material handling sectors, increasing market presence in OEM and MRO segments.
- Developed hydraulic systems for marine ship steering applications, enhancing operational reliability and performance.
- OEM
West Zone Manager – Marketing & Technical Services
Dantal Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Promoted Eaton and Kawasaki, Mazzochi, Zhengyi make Hydraulic components for industrial and mobile applications.
- Worked on applications of Close Loop, Open Loop VDAPP, Gear Pump, Vane Pump and RPP.
- Handled after sales services and provided customer support for servicing and attending Troubleshooting, in Hydraulic Systems, Cylinders, Heat Exchanges etc.
- OEM
Manager – Project & Development - Hydraulics and Lubrication Systems
ISI Bars Ltd
Khopoli
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Executed local manufacturing, integration, testing, and commissioning of centralized hydraulic and lubrication systems for POMINI Italy wire rod mill project, enhancing operational readiness.
- Conducted hydraulic training sessions for maintenance teams.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance system and local spares for import substitution, improving resource availability.
- Implemented hydraulic motor drive for hot metal transfer conveyor, optimizing system performance.
- EOT Cranes, Cooling Towers etc.
- Collaborated with wire rod mill end users to address operational needs.
Manager – Sales & Technical Services
Standard Hydraulik India Pvt Ltd
Belgaum
09.1990 - 08.2005
- Managed design, testing, and technical service operations in Belgaum, addressing customer complaints and overseeing commissioning activities.
- Led sales and application initiatives as manager for North Region, driving business growth from 1995 to 2000.
- Designed and supplied PTO-driven hydraulic systems for defense radar hoisting applications, and vehicle balancing application.
- Established spares and retrofitting business for material handling equipment, enhancing service offerings in North Region.
- Sold Hydraulic Presses for Deep drawing applications 200 – 1500 Ton capacity.
- OEM
Education
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam University
Indore 07.2021 - 07.2023
MBA - General Management
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, TN 07.2006 - 08.2008
BE - Mechanical Engineering With Industrial Hydraulics
Excel College of Engineering - Foreign University
Navi Mumbai 07.2002 - 08.2005
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Wit Hydraulics
SES Polytechnic
Sholapur 07.1986 - 08.1989
Skills
- Familiarity with DIN Standards
- CE compliance in hydraulic systems
- Experience with European manufacturers
- Proficiency in global technical standards
- Application engineering
- Technical proposals
- Technical Sales
- Hydraulic Circuit Design
- Reengineering
- Hydraulic Training
- After-Sales Service
- Troubleshooting
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Leadership
- Personnel Management
Certification
- Export Management Certificate, MSME, Institute Gov. of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 20/20
- Hydraulic Training on Staffa Motors and Kawasaki Pumps, UK, 07/07
- Electro-Hydraulics Training, Eaton School of Hydraulics, Pune, Maharashtra, 06/06
- Sales and Services Management Training, Mercuri International, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/05
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9002, TUV India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 02/02
- Basic Hydraulics Training, Vickers School of Hydraulics, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 96/96
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO9000, MSME Technology Development Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 26/26
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO14001: 2015, MSME Technology Development Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 26/26
Accomplishments
- Replaced Hagglund make hydraulic motor with Maha Hydraulic make motor for Stacker Reclaimer application for one of the Power Plants for their Coal Handling System.
- Designed and commissioned hydraulics system for power plants and industrial applications.
- Conducted over 30 training sessions on basic and advanced hydraulics.
- Worked on different tailor-made hydraulic applications in Industrial, Mobile and Marine Segments.
- Exposure to hydraulic systems applications employed in Indian Railways, Mining and Defense.
- Worked on Kawasaki – Staffa, Hagglund, Calzoni and Sai make Hydrostatic Drives.
Salary Expectation
Negotiable and 25% more than last salary
Affiliations And Interests
- Member of Fluid Power Society of India M -1937
- Passionate about hydraulics and continuously upgrading knowledge and skills to control, monitor, maintain and develop hydraulic systems to get 100% availability and performance with optimum cost.
- Actively involved interested in technical development projects and Training.
- Travelling Abroad and Domastic
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Affiliations
- INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS OF INDIA,KOLKATTA
- MSME TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, CHENNAI
- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CARPORATE AFFAIRS
Timeline
Head Operations - Hydraulics Division
ELECON Engineering Co Ltd
10.2025 - 12.2025
General Manager – Technical Services - Hydraulics
Steamline Technocrat Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - 10.2025
General Manager – After Sales and Technical Services
Renmakch India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - 02.2025
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam University
07.2021 - 07.2023
General Manager – Hydraulic Application and Technical Services
Innovative Technologies
03.2021 - 09.2024
Deputy General Manager – Sales and Technical Services
OILGEAR India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 02.2021
General Manager – Sales and Technical Services
Streamline Industries Ltd
01.2011 - 05.2016
Assistant General Manager – Sales & Application
Hydac International India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 07.2011
MBA - General Management
Alagappa University
07.2006 - 08.2008
West Zone Manager – Marketing & Technical Services
Dantal Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd.
08.2005 - 06.2010
BE - Mechanical Engineering With Industrial Hydraulics
Excel College of Engineering - Foreign University
07.2002 - 08.2005
Manager – Project & Development - Hydraulics and Lubrication Systems
ISI Bars Ltd
08.2000 - 05.2005
Manager – Sales & Technical Services
Standard Hydraulik India Pvt Ltd
09.1990 - 08.2005
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Wit Hydraulics
SES Polytechnic
07.1986 - 08.1989