Rajkumar Rajamanickam
About Rajkumar Rajamanickam
Rajkumar Rajamanickam is a Battery Production Engineer specializing in prismatic cell assembly at Northvolt in Sweden. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering and operations management, with previous roles at Eberspaecher and Ashok Leyland.
Work at Northvolt
Currently, Rajkumar Rajamanickam serves as a Battery Production Engineer specializing in Prismatic Cell Assembly at Northvolt. He has been part of the team since 2021, contributing to the development and production of advanced battery technologies in Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden. His role focuses on the assembly of prismatic cells, which are essential components in modern battery systems.
Previous Experience in Battery Production and Engineering
Before joining Northvolt, Rajkumar worked at Eberspaecher as a Team Lead for Euro VI Exhaust Systems from 2013 to 2019 in Nyköping, Sweden. His responsibilities included overseeing projects designed to meet stringent European emission standards. Additionally, he has experience in operations management and research and development from his earlier roles at Ashok Leyland and Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Education and Expertise
Rajkumar holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Structural Mechanics from Blekinge Institute of Technology. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. His educational background is complemented by formal Swedish language training at Campus Oxelösund, enhancing his communication skills in a professional setting.
Background in Operations Management and R&D
Rajkumar has a diverse background that includes both operations management and research and development. His early career roles at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. as a Graduate Engineer Trainee and at Ashok Leyland as a Project Work contributor provided him with foundational experience in engineering processes and project management.
High School Education
Rajkumar completed his high school education at Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Nanganallur, where he studied Biological and Physical Sciences. He achieved a High School Diploma, which laid the groundwork for his future studies in engineering.