Prithviraj Patil (B.Tech, M.Eng)
About Prithviraj Patil (B.Tech, M.Eng)
Prithviraj Patil is an Engineer in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, currently part of the Smart Factory Team at Kennametal in Vohenstrauß, Germany. He has a diverse background in engineering roles across several companies, including Procter & Gamble and Atlas Copco, and holds a B.Tech and M.Eng in Electrical Engineering and International Business and Engineering, respectively.
Current Role at Kennametal
Prithviraj Patil currently serves as an Engineer in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering within the Smart Factory Team at Kennametal. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's initiatives in Vohenstrauß, Bavaria, Germany. His responsibilities include spearheading the adoption of a paperless production system and establishing real-time CNC machine connectivity to capture operational data. He has also led the installation and configuration of infrastructure for real-time monitoring of plant operations.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Prithviraj Patil gained diverse experience in engineering and project management. He worked as a Research and Development Design Engineer at Atlas Copco in 2019 and later as a Management Trainee at the same company in 2018. He also completed a Project Management Internship at Procter & Gamble in 2021. His early career included a role as a Trainee at Magarpatta Township Development & Construction Company Limited in 2016 and an internship at John Deere in 2017.
Educational Background
Prithviraj Patil holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He further pursued a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in International Business and Engineering at SRH Hochschule Heidelberg from 2019 to 2021. His foundational education includes Higher Secondary School Education from St. Alphonsa School and Willingdon College of Arts and Sciences.
Leadership and Coordination Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Prithviraj Patil has held leadership positions in academic settings. He served as Chief Placement Coordinator at Walchand College of Engineering from 2017 to 2018, where he facilitated placement opportunities for students. He was also the Convener for VISION at Walchand College of Engineering from 2017 to 2018, contributing to various student-led initiatives.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Prithviraj Patil has demonstrated strong technical skills through his contributions to machine monitoring and data analysis. At Kennametal, he developed PowerBI reports for continuous machine monitoring, providing real-time insights on machine availability and quality issues. His work in establishing real-time connectivity for CNC machines has enhanced operational efficiency at the Vohenstrauß manufacturing facility.