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Pranathi Karnam

Tirupati,Andhra Pradesh

Summary

Results-driven Product Support Engineer (PSE) with over a year of experience supporting the GE9X engine program. Specializes in delivering comprehensive aftermarket solutions, proficient in early warning metrics, component life analysis, part drawing interpretation, departure records, publication change requests, and inquiries. Demonstrates a knack for resolving intricate technical issues and ensuring customer satisfaction. Skillfully manages technical execution and project coordination, balancing hands-on engineering support with meticulous documentation, tracking, and stakeholder communication. Excited to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills while contributing to cutting-edge engineering initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Engineer

Belcan India Pvt. Ltd
10.2024 - Current
  • Promoted from Junior to Senior Engineer for consistently delivering high-quality aftermarket support for GE9X engines, with a specialization in fleet & repair solutions as a PSE (Product Support Engineer).
  • Provided technical support and applied expertise in engine hardware, component life analysis, shop visits, on-wing conditions of component, and part drawing interpretation.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and agility in resolving field issues and driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast paced, customer-focused environment.
  • Contributed to internal & external audit readiness by preparing & maintaining project documentation, also developed and maintained training documentation and knowledge sharing materials to support team onboarding.

Intern

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • In this internship, I gained foundational knowledge of the Tejas aircraft, including the key aerostructures, materials and functional components.
  • Observed manufacturing process including CNC machining, composite fabrication and assembly line operations, also visited testing laboratories and gained exposure to component testing.

Intern

Advanced aircraft and drone design
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • In this internship, I learned about the basic design of drone, and gained hands-on exposure on the principles of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft design, including aerodynamics and stability.
  • Developed understanding of flight mission planning, remote piloting basics in UAV operations.

Intern

Brahmastra Aerospace system
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Designed and analyzed aerospace-grade wing structures using Solid works for 3D modeling and ANSYS for structural and aerodynamic simulations.
  • Performed airfoil selection and performance evaluation using Java foil, comparing over 5 airfoil configurations to identify optimal lift-to-drag ratio.
  • Documented findings and presented design recommendations as part of final project review with mentors and technical team.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Aeronautical Engineering

Hindustan Institute of Technology And Science
Chennai
05.2023

Higher Secondary Education -

Narayana Junior College
Tirupati
06.2019

Secondary Education -

Bhashyam High School
Tirupati
01.2017

Skills

  • Proficient in GD&T standards
  • ESM/AMM Proficiency
  • SolidWorks
  • Project Management
  • Ansys
  • SB/AD regulatory compliance
  • CatiaV5
  • Proficient in PCR and DR processes
  • Public Speaking
  • Knowledge of FAA regulations
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Multitasking
  • GE aircraft engine platforms
  • Fault isolation
  • Problem-solving
  • MRO Operations
  • Team management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Wings of Success Award for exceptional customer appreciation and performance.

Certification

  • Mechanical Behavior of Materials Part 2, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), CODIENTER

Languages

English
Telugu
Tamil
Hindi

Timeline

Senior Engineer

Belcan India Pvt. Ltd
10.2024 - Current

Intern

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
12.2022 - 01.2023

Intern

Advanced aircraft and drone design
07.2022 - 08.2022

Intern

Brahmastra Aerospace system
08.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Aeronautical Engineering

Hindustan Institute of Technology And Science

Higher Secondary Education -

Narayana Junior College

Secondary Education -

Bhashyam High School
Pranathi Karnam