Praneel Bhangaonkar
About Praneel Bhangaonkar
Praneel Bhangaonkar is a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Applied Mechanics and Body Validation at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University.
Current Role at Navistar
Praneel Bhangaonkar currently holds the position of Project Engineer Senior in Applied Mechanics & Body Validation at Navistar Inc. He has been in this role since 2017, contributing to projects within the San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes related to applied mechanics and body validation, ensuring that projects meet the required standards and specifications.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Before his current role, Praneel Bhangaonkar worked at Navistar Inc in various capacities. He served as a Product Development Engineer, Senior - Applied Mechanics & Body Validation from 2012 to 2014 and as a Team Lead in the same department from 2014 to 2017. His earlier experience at Navistar began with an internship in 2011, where he gained foundational knowledge in engineering practices.
Academic Background in Mechanical Engineering
Praneel Bhangaonkar earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, studying from 2002 to 2006. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University, where he studied from 2009 to 2012.
Teaching and Research Experience
Praneel Bhangaonkar has experience in academia, having worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Northern Illinois University from 2010 to 2011. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2012, where he was involved in research activities and supported faculty in various engineering projects.
Early Career at Mahindra & Mahindra
Praneel Bhangaonkar began his career as a Graduate Apprentice Trainee at Mahindra & Mahindra from 2006 to 2007. This role provided him with initial exposure to engineering practices and project workflows, laying the groundwork for his future positions in the engineering field.