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Praveen Hulikatti

Senior Design and application engineer
Banglore,Karnataka

Summary

Intend for a long-term career in leading corporate with committed & dedicated people offering challenging and learning environment. Continuously enhance and utilize my professional skills for the interest of organization to benefit mutual growth and success

Design and development of Globe valve, Hydraulic Valve, Hydraulic actuator, Manifold block design, pneumatic, electromechanical component and accessories mounting against customer requirement or new product development. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 (design & development planning to changes implementing). Work on Engineering calculations (thread strength, flange bolting, cylinder wall thickness, torque, spring forces, valve flow, buckling and cavitation calculation) formulated in EXCEL. Closely interact with pre-order teams (Sales and Application team) to review customer requirements with respect to existing design suitability, alternate design solution and new product development feasibility thereby creating new part code list. Guide a team with the Engineering data required in post order GAD approvals, BOM approvals Engineering drawing release and R&D activities. Evaluate their work for completeness and correctness, set work priorities and guide them in their tasks. Ensure the complete compliance of project assignments/specifications with customer’s requirements; for any discrepancies discuss directly with customer / project coordinator and make necessary changes to assignments thereby informing sales, application, planning and quality teams. Assist in Procurement, Operation, Quality, Manufacturing teams in smooth execution of order and internal Design Validation for new product development. Review each design with respect to project specifications; design form, fit, function; manufacturing, assembly, testing feasibility; safety; cost. Establish and practice the procedures to use international standards, project specifications, drafting, design and part code creation standards to produce consistent and reliable results. Maintain design records/documents (development, controlled, master copy, ECR, ECN, Deviation). Preparing the required Shop floor documents such as Certificate of Compliance, Checklist, NDE Reports, Hydro test report and releasing to Shop floor for procurement and Manufacturing along with the Manufacturing drawings and BOM. Execution, Monitoring testing of final product & validation of output. Worked on the R&D product and supported for the complete design starting from concept design.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Design and Application Engineer- Valve

Bray India controls pvt ltd
Banglore
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for order engineering activities (Design, BOM & GA drawings) and NPD in accordance with customers' requirements and BU needs.
  • Drive and manage projects in collaboration with CFT (Manufacturing, Supply chain, Electrical/Controls Engineering, and Product Safety) for project deliverables and NPD activities.
  • Support both Sales and Aftermarket teams in preparing quotes and re-configuring delivered products.
  • Develop sizing tool database and MATHCAD calculation templates for noise plate, segmented ball valve.
  • Work with CFT to investigate and resolve shop floor problems and site issues related to equipment failure; conduct root cause analysis, prepare Six Sigma DMAIC problem-solving worksheets, use the 5 Whys method, and implement permanent, cost-effective solutions.
  • Develop local vendors for cladding, tungsten carbide coating, and castings.
  • Clarify customer inquiries on application-related queries and sizing of valves based on ASME, EN, API, ANSI, ISA standards.
  • Conduct torque tests, FE tests, CV tests, slurry tests, high-cycle endurance tests, cryogenic tests in R&D lab, and create engineering reports, validation reports, and test reports.
  • Bray Control Pvt Ltd, is a well-known company specializing in flow control solutions. They are recognized for their expertise in manufacturing and supplying valves and actuators that cater to various industries such as oil and gas, power generation, water, and wastewater treatment, among others.
  • Patent applied for new trim design created for segmented ball valve aimed at reducing cavitation. (approval stage)

Design Engineer – Valves

Flowserve controls India Pvt Ltd
Banglore
08.2016 - 05.2023
  • Ensured complete compliance of project assignments/specifications with customer's requirements; for any discrepancies discussed directly with the project coordinator and made necessary changes to assignments thereby informing sales, application, planning, and quality teams.
  • Expertise in Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Serviceability, Cost Principles, and Engineering change management.
  • Sizing and selection of general and severe service trim for control valve application.
  • Provided technical Training and coaching to junior engineers & new college graduates for better performance.
  • Prepared work instruction & engineering standard guidelines to improve KQI & efficiency.
  • Leading design team size of 5 in GTEC for valtek and automation products.
  • Largest suppliers of pumps, valves, end face mechanical seals, automation, and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical and other industries.

R&D Engineer – Design

Essae teraoka pvt.ltd
Banglore
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Concept design making.
  • Sheet metal, Plastic, Casting product design.
  • Part modelling in solid works & AutoCAD.
  • Major role in development of new products and Prototype making.
  • Sheet metal enclosure with IP grades. Preparation of detail drawing for fabrication purpose.
  • Strong knowledge on GD &T Process and Tolerance methods for manufacturing standards.
  • Essae is indo Japanese joint venture Company, the company manufactures weighing scales, Billing machines, POS (point of sale machine), GPS clocks, and Milk analyzer machines.

Design Engineer – Design

Alma motors pvt.ltd
Belagavi
04.2014 - 06.2015
  • Part Modelling related to bus components in Solid Works & AutoCAD.
  • Assembly design of bus, FRP design in surfacing, sheet metal product design.
  • Major role in development of new buses as per Ashok Leyland and ARAI standards.
  • Was a Development Leader in development of new prototypes of Ashok Leyland School Buses.
  • Process maintaining relating to Welding Process and Part Numbering.
  • Maintaining documents as per CMVR, ARAI & ISO bus standards.
  • A Part of MG Group division, the company manufactures staff buses, school buses and retail vehicles for Major OEMs of India like Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher, Mahindra. Development of Special Purpose Vehicles.

Design Engineer – Design

Molex micron india pvt.ltd.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Experience in the use of Precision Measuring Instruments like Nikon Profile Projector, Toolmaker’s microscope, various other instruments.
  • Strong knowledge on GD &T Process and Tolerance methods for manufacturing standards.
  • Development and maintenance of various molds.
  • Strong knowledge on Problem solving skills during Mold & Die making process.
  • Mold designing with part drawings.
  • Preparing and maintaining documents / records as per ISO-9001: 2000 standards.
  • Molex is a US based company with manufacturing location in India with HO at Bangalore. Molex is into manufacture of AUTO, TELECOM CONNECTORS, HARRNESS.

Education

Bachelor of engineering - mechanical

VVIT Evening Engineering College
Banglore
07.2025

Diploma - mechanical

VVIT Evening Engineering College
Banglore, India
01.2022

Diploma in Tool and Die making -

NTTF Dharwad
Dharwad, Karnataka
01.2012

SSLC -

VBH School
Belagavi, Karnataka
01.2009

Skills

  • Control and Hydraulic valve design

  • R&D

Valve Application engineering

Material knowledge

  • SolidWorks

  • AutoCAD

  • Windchill PLM

  • Product Data Management

  • Change Management

  • DFMEA

NPD

  • Risk Analysis

  • Analytical skills

  • Problem solving

  • Decision-making abilities

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: P6577854
  • Date of Birth: 03/23/93

Timeline

Senior Design and Application Engineer- Valve

Bray India controls pvt ltd
06.2023 - Current

Design Engineer – Valves

Flowserve controls India Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 05.2023

R&D Engineer – Design

Essae teraoka pvt.ltd
06.2015 - 07.2016

Design Engineer – Design

Alma motors pvt.ltd
04.2014 - 06.2015

Design Engineer – Design

Molex micron india pvt.ltd.
07.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of engineering - mechanical

VVIT Evening Engineering College

Diploma - mechanical

VVIT Evening Engineering College

Diploma in Tool and Die making -

NTTF Dharwad

SSLC -

VBH School
Praveen HulikattiSenior Design and application engineer