Manjunath Vishwa Braman
About Manjunath Vishwa Braman
Manjunath Vishwa Braman is a Senior Lead Engineer specializing in CAE and FEA with extensive experience in simulation validation of battery pack systems for major automotive OEMs. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies and regions, including significant onsite experience in France and Germany.
Work at Faurecia
Manjunath Vishwa Braman currently serves as a Senior Lead Engineer (CAE/FEA) at Faurecia in Bangalore. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the simulation validation of battery pack systems. His role involves managing project planning, scheduling, and monitoring to ensure the quality of deliverables and effective resource planning. He focuses on understanding customer product development plans to enhance team competency and competitiveness.
Previous Experience
Before joining Faurecia, Manjunath worked at several notable organizations. He was a Team Leader in CAE/FEA at Cyient from 2007 to 2016, where he gained extensive experience in simulation validation. He also held positions at Shinrai Auto Services Ltd as a Technical Service Engineer from 2002 to 2005, and at Caterpillar India Private Limited as a Technical Team Lead from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked at GKN Driveline and Alstom, where he was involved in engineering leadership roles.
Education and Expertise
Manjunath holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completed from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Design for Manufacturing from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, achieved from 2008 to 2010. He also obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Research and Development Management from Visvesvaraya Technological University. His academic background supports his expertise in product development and project management in heavy engineering, rail, and automotive domains.
Technical Skills and Tools
Manjunath possesses hands-on experience with various Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, including Abaqus, Hypermesh, Abaqus Nastran, LS-DYNA, Optistruct, Radioss, and Hyperworks. He specializes in performing frequency response analysis of engine-mounted lines and utilizes predefined Python scripting for post-processing to streamline efforts and report FEA results. His technical skills enable him to troubleshoot and debug FE analysis for heavy engineering equipment and rail structures.
International Experience
Manjunath has gained international experience through onsite work in France with Alstom and in Germany with Bombardier. His roles in these countries involved leading engineering teams and contributing to significant projects in the automotive and rail sectors. This exposure has enriched his understanding of global engineering practices and customer requirements.