Mechanical Design Engineer

Karthick
Palanisamy

Precision CAD engineering through 3D modeling, design automation & PLM at Trane Technologies.

Technical Spec
REV.A · DRG: KP-2025
Karthick P

About Me

I'm a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 7+ years of experience in 3D modeling, CAD automation, and PLM. Currently working at Trane Technologies (Newberry, SC — Hybrid), I specialize in modular chiller design, HVAC systems, and compliance with UL, ASME, ASHRAE, and AHRI standards. My work spans design validation, project management, and cross-functional team leadership — delivering precision models and automated drawing processes.

7+

Years Experience

8+

Projects Handled

5+

Design Tools

Details

B.E — Mechanical Engineering

Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University) · Tamil Nadu, India · 2014 – 2018 · CGPA: 7.23/10

Plus-Two (Higher Secondary)

Government Higher Secondary School — Plus Two · Tamil Nadu · 2013 – 2014 · 75.66%

10th Standard (SSLC)

Government Higher Secondary School — SSLC · Tamil Nadu · 2011 – 2012 · 76.6%

Newberry, South Carolina, United States

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer @ Trane Technologies

Open to challenging design & automation roles

Technical Skills

3D Modeling & Design

PTC Creo (1.0–8.0)CATIA V5NX CADSolidWorksTop-Down AssemblySheet Metal

CAD Capabilities

Part ModelingDraftingWelding DesignPipingCabling RoutingAssembly

PLM & Standards

PTC WindchillTeam CentreECMGD&TBOMDFM/DFA

Automation & Programming

Pro-ProgramAFXCreo RelationsJava BasicsDrawing Automation

Simulation & Analysis

Creo SimulationThinworksCreo DirectCreo ViewVuforia

Domain Expertise

Parameter ControlBottom-Up AssemblyChange ManagementProject Scoping

Experience

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Trane Technologies

Newberry, South Carolina, United States · Hybrid

Mar 2024 – Present
  • Design and development of modular chillers — prototype testing, research, and continuous improvement to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Compliance with industry standards: UL60335-2-40, ASME, ASHRAE, and AHRI; conducting Design Validation Plans (DVP) for testing and validation.
  • Project management: organizing, planning, and executing project plans including risk management, stakeholder communication, and production launch readiness.
  • Advanced proficiency in PTC Creo Parametric (1.0–10.0), NX CAD, CATIA V5, SolidWorks; PLM (Windchill) and Engineering Change Management (ECM).
  • Certified and trained in PTC Creo Parametric functionality, installation, and licensing.

Senior Design Engineer

Trane Technologies

Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

Jul 2023 – Feb 2024
  • Designed and developed new HVAC systems focusing on energy efficiency, sustainability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Led design projects, overseeing a team of engineers and coordinating efforts to ensure successful project execution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, manufacturing, and quality assurance to meet project objectives.
  • Mentored junior engineers, shared expertise, and contributed to the professional development of the team.

Design Engineer

Trane Technologies

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Oct 2020 – Jun 2023
  • Analysed ARCTIC product scope, identified cost-reduction opportunities, and proposed chiller part modifications.
  • Used Top-Down Design to design the entire chiller assembly, introducing customisation and automation to reduce errors.
  • Minimised design time through process improvements, standardised parts, assemblies, drawings, and BOM.

Design Engineer — Services & Automation

CADOpt Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

India

May 2018 – Oct 2020
  • Designed engine components with expertise in 3D Modelling & Detailing using Creo 1.0 to 7.0.
  • CAD data management and change management in Windchill PLM.
  • Estimated project scope, created implementation proposals, and managed total solution delivery.
  • Standardised parts, assemblies, drawings, and BOM across multiple client projects.

Projects

NBC Bearings — Bearing Design Automation

Automated the bearing drawing process using Pro-program and family table instances. Collected customer drawings, prepared models, created family table APIs, and automated multiple instance generation — eliminating repetitive manual modeling.

PTC CreoPro-ProgramFamily TableDrawing Automation

Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) — Engine & Canopy Design

Prepared full engine models and drawings, assembled and routed piping, migrated DV Engine Components (Exhaust Manifold, Crank Shaft, Cam Shaft, Gear Casing) using Creo Parametric. Also led Canopy design capturing design intent through constraints, relations, and family tables.

PTC CreoPipingAssemblyParameter Control

AJAX Engineering — Beam Section Automation

Automated standard beam model and drawing creation using Pro-program and JavaScript. Reduced model and drawing creation time significantly by scripting the design process end-to-end.

PTC CreoPro-ProgramJavaScriptDrawing Automation

Guhring India — Cutting Tools Design Automation

Automated the design process for 3 types of cutting tools. Application produces models for component fouling and costing reports for Internal Auditing and Validation, using Pro-program and Java automation.

PTC CreoPro-ProgramJavaDFM/DFA

TGS–Tata Steel Growth Shop — CAD Modeling (MBD)

3D annotated models of parts and assemblies using Model-Based Definition (MBD). Built using Top-Down methodology with skeleton-driven models and welding features compliant with ISO and welding BOM standards.

PTC CreoMBDTop-Down DesignWelding BOM

CVRDE Avadi — Armored Vehicles PDF Migration

Migrated armored fighting vehicle and tank PDF drawings to Creo Parametric. Handled Part Modeling, Assembly, Detailing, Parameter Control, and BOM table creation — fulfilling all CVRDE-specific requirements.

PTC CreoPart ModelingAssemblyBOM

Certifications

PTC Creo Parametric — Functionality, Installation & Licensing

PTC Certified

Get In Touch

Open to challenging design and automation roles. Feel free to reach out for collaborations, opportunities, or any design engineering discussions.

pskarthick1707@gmail.com
+91 7639976224
linkedin.com/in/pskarthick/