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Balakrishnan Rj

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Balakrishnan Rj
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Gießen, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Aug 2025
1 year
Dindigul, India

Founder

3D Print Dindigul

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Position Summary
Founder at 3D Print Dindigul
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Production
  • Founded and led a full-service 3D printing startup, managing all operations from customer consulting to final product delivery.
  • Developed functional prototypes and turned customer concepts into detailed, test-ready models using SolidWorks.
  • Managed the product development lifecycle for custom products, from design and manufacturing to sales and marketing.
  • Drove business growth through direct sales, online marketing, and by handling order processing, customer service, and logistics.
Mar 2019 - Sep 2024
5 years 7 months
Madurai, India

Research and Development Engineer

HCL Tech

Expertise details
Position Summary
Research and Development Engineer at HCL Tech
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
  • Assisted in new product introduction (NPI) and development (NPD) of orthopedic trauma implants, including designing LCM plates as part of a Johnson & Johnson (J&J) project.
  • Created and revised detailed drawings for medical devices in SolidWorks, ensuring precision and compliance with biomechanical requirements.
  • Used CURA software for additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping of implant components.
  • Managed change requests and notices (CR/CN) using CREO, Windchill, and Agile PLM systems.
  • Ensured compliance with FDA regulations and EU MDR standards for Class II and III medical devices.
Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
9 months
Chennai, India

Design and Development Engineer

IFuture IVision System

Expertise details
Position Summary
Design and Development Engineer at IFuture IVision System
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Production
Quality Assurance
  • Applied manufacturing and production process knowledge to the design of industrial systems.
  • Created detailed drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and applied GD&T using PLM and CAE tools.
  • Modeled machine components in SolidWorks for sheet metal, pneumatic, hydraulic, and die-casting applications.
  • Gained experience with ISO quality standards and certification processes.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Healthcare.

Manufacturing
Healthcare
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Production, and Marketing.

Product Development
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
Production
Marketing
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Summary

Design engineer with over 8 years of experience in product design, additive manufacturing, and process optimization for the medical and industrial sectors. Expert in SolidWorks, PLM systems, and developing MDR-/FDA-compliant products.

A proactive problem solver looking to apply technical and regulatory skills in a dynamic engineering role.

Languages

Tamil
Native
English
Advanced
German
Elementary

Education

Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

SBM College of Engineering & Technology

Master of Engineering in Design Engineering · Design Engineering · Dindigul, India · 79%

Oct 2012 - Jul 2016

SSM College of Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Dindigul, India · 70.09%

Certifications & licenses

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3
Experience in Manufacturing 7 y
Avg length 2 y 4 m
Longest experience 5 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (India)
Primary country India

Expertise

Recent roles Founder, Research and Development Engineer, Design and Development Engineer
Main industries Manufacturing, Healthcare
Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2

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Where is Balakrishnan based?

Balakrishnan is based in Gießen, Germany.

What languages does Balakrishnan speak?

Balakrishnan speaks the following languages: Tamil (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Balakrishnan have?

Balakrishnan has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Balakrishnan has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Balakrishnan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Balakrishnan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Balakrishnan would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Research and Development Engineer, Design and Development Engineer.

What is Balakrishnan's latest experience?

Balakrishnan's most recent position is Founder at 3D Print Dindigul.

What companies has Balakrishnan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Balakrishnan has worked for 3D Print Dindigul and HCL Tech.

Which industries is Balakrishnan most experienced in?

Balakrishnan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Balakrishnan most experienced in?

Balakrishnan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Balakrishnan also has some experience in Production and Marketing.

Which industries has Balakrishnan worked in recently?

Balakrishnan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Balakrishnan worked in recently?

Balakrishnan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

What is Balakrishnan's education?

Balakrishnan holds a Master in Design Engineering from SBM College of Engineering & Technology and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from SSM College of Engineering & Technology.

Does Balakrishnan have any certificates?

Balakrishnan has 2 certificates. These include: Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP).

What is the availability of Balakrishnan?

Balakrishnan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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