Karthik Puttarudrappa
About Karthik Puttarudrappa
Karthik Puttarudrappa is a Design Engineer currently working at Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited and Taal Tech in Bangalore, India. He holds a Master's degree in International Automotive Engineering from Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology.
Title and Current Positions
Karthik Puttarudrappa currently holds the title of Design Engineer. He is working as a Deputy Manager at Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Additionally, he is also serving as a Design Engineer at Taal Tech in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Previous Experience at Til Limited
Karthik Puttarudrappa worked as a Design Engineer at Til Limited from 2012 to 2014. During these two years, he was based in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. His role involved various aspects of product design and development.
Education and Academic Background
Karthik Puttarudrappa completed his Master's in International Automotive Engineering at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Germany, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India, studying from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he attended M.e.s College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Malleshwaram, Bangalore from 2006 to 2008 and St. Ann's High School in Bangalore from 1995 to 2006.
Expertise in Engineering Design and Development
Karthik Puttarudrappa has detailed expertise in Body-in-white (BIW) design and development. His skills extend to areas such as Chassis-Suspension-Steering development, Drive-train layout and installation, and Cabin body design and development. He is also proficient in Interior, Ergonomics, and Aesthetics design. He has handled product design and development for components like hydraulic and fuel tanks.
Skills in Automotive Engineering
Karthik Puttarudrappa holds a strong background in various automotive engineering disciplines. This includes basic hydraulics, mechanics, strength of materials, and automotive mechatronics. He is experienced in automotive product management and skilled in manufacturing technology. He is proficient in CAD modelling, engineering drawings, and ERP systems, contributing significantly to vehicle integration and product development projects.