Manikandan Jaganathan
About Manikandan Jaganathan
Manikandan Jaganathan is a Mechanical Architect with over 13 years of experience in product design and development, particularly in automotive components and consumer products. He currently works at Bosch Global Software Technologies in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, and has held various engineering roles throughout his career.
Current Role at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Manikandan Jaganathan currently serves as a Mechanical Architect at Bosch Global Software Technologies, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on coordinating design activities and collaborating with various functions, including material selection and manufacturing engineering. His work supports prototype development and functional checks, ensuring adherence to standard engineering practices.
Previous Experience at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Prior to his current role, Manikandan worked at Bosch Global Software Technologies in various capacities. He served as a Senior Design Engineer from 2011 to 2015 and again from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Technical Specialist from 2018 to 2021. His tenure at Bosch involved significant contributions to product design and development, particularly in the automotive sector.
Professional Background in Engineering
Manikandan has over 13 years of experience in product design and development, with a focus on automotive components and consumer products. He began his career as an R&D Engineer at Turbo Energy Limited from 2008 to 2011. He also worked as a Product Design Engineer at Tech Mahindra for 10 months in 2011 and as a Technologist at Baker Hughes for 5 months in 2015.
Educational Qualifications
Manikandan completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Institute of Road and Transport Technology, studying from 2004 to 2008. Prior to this, he attended St. Paul's Higher Secondary School in Salem, where he achieved his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Mathematics, Physics, and Biology from 2003 to 2004, as well as his Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) in Science from 2002 to 2003.
Skills and Expertise
Manikandan demonstrates a strong understanding of the product lifecycle, emphasizing new product development and cost reduction of existing products. He possesses hands-on experience in implementing design documents such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) throughout all stages of the development process. He operates effectively in fast-paced environments, focusing on stakeholder value.