RAJKUMAR KRISHNAMOORTHI
Toongabbie,Australia
Summary
Results-driven Lead Mechanical Engineer with over 13 years of proven experience in mechanical design, product development, and project execution across industrial equipment, oil & gas systems, medical devices, and EPC projects. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving innovation from concept to commissioning, and delivering robust, cost-effective solutions. Skilled in 3D modeling, FEA, GD&T, and international design codes, with a strong track record in managing end-to-end engineering cycles. Committed to continuous improvement, safety, and quality in all aspects of engineering and project delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Engineer
M/s. Xylem Water Technologies
Sydney, Australia
10.2021 - Current
- Designed and optimized mechanical systems for water/wastewater treatment, including filtration, reverse osmosis, and chemical dosing.
- Conducted mechanical design calculations for pumps, valves, piping, and pressure vessels, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led the development and installation of large-scale pumping systems, collaborating with process engineers for system integration.
- Managed water treatment projects from concept to execution, ensuring timely completion, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to client specifications and environmental regulations (EPA, local water quality standards).
- Produced system layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, and other technical documentation.
- Key Achievement:
- Received “Highly Enabled” & “Highly Empowered” awards for developing an innovative elastomer sealing concept for EDI products—validated through ANSYS hyper elastic simulations and real-time testing.
Deputy Manager
M/s. Howden Solyvent India Pvt.Ltd
Chennai, India
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Designed industrial fans for Cement, Power, and Steel industries.
- Prepared customer proposals, fan layouts, and material specifications.
- Conducted shaft speed and torsional analysis using ANSYS Workbench.
- Selected components (motors, bearings, gearboxes) for fan systems.
- Led team in submitting GADs and fabrication drawings on time.
- Handled vendor/customer queries and provided site support during commissioning.
- Key Achievement:
- Resolved Alstom train fan vibration issues using ANSYS Workbench by adding support members.
- Automated fan design and 3D modelling with Autodesk Inventor, reducing engineering hours; awarded “Best Cost Saving Project” globally.
Engineer design
M/s. Flowserve controls India Pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Designed oil & gas auxiliary systems including API 610/682 seal plans and API 614 lube oil skidded systems.
- Developed P&IDs, datasheets, I/O lists, and cause-effect diagrams.
- Performed ASME VIII vessel design, piping/flange sizing (B31.3, B16.5), and FEA validations.
- Selected pumps, valves, and instruments for skids in wastewater/oil & gas applications.
- Finalized BOMs, reviewed layouts, and supported fabrication and cross-functional coordination.
- Key Achievement:
- Awarded “Spirit of Flowserve – 2016” for innovative design and lifting calculations of a complex API 614 skid system.
- Received “Spirit of Flowserve – 2017” for Kaizen-driven improvements in 3D component retrieval.
- Recognized with a second “Spirit of Flowserve – 2017” for developing a man-hour estimation tool for API 682 piping plans.
Member Technical staff
M/s. HCL Technologies Ltd
Chennai, India
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Prepared test method validation plans for FDA submission and reliability study plans for medical devices.
- Supported DHF remediation in compliance with 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485:2003/2016.
- Conducted mechanical integrity testing and prepared validation documents for lab equipment (UTM, Environmental Chamber).
Design Engineer
M/s. Fives-Cail KCP Ltd
Chennai, India
06.2011 - 02.2014
- Developed sugar plant layouts and GADs for mill extraction components, including material handling systems (Rake and Belt conveyors).
- Selected gearboxes, bearings, motors, and valves for material handling and other systems.
- Optimized components using ANSYS Workbench; conducted shaft, bearing life, and casing strength calculations (ANSI B73.1, ISO 5199).
- Designed and analyzed material handling systems, ensuring efficiency and reliability in system performance.
- Prepared fabrication drawings, coordinated with sub-vendors, and addressed fabrication queries.
- Created bought item lists, spare parts inventories, and technical specifications for key items.
- Coordinated with vendors, production teams, and project execution for successful equipment commissioning.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
01.2011
Higher Secondary School Education -
Govt. Boys Hr.Sec.School
Secondary School Education -
Govt. Boys Hr.Sec.School
Skills
- Autodesk Inventor 2024
- AutoCAD 2024
- Autodesk Vault Pro 2024
- ANSYS Workbench 2024
- CODEWARE Compress
- Minitab
- SAP ECC 6
- Windchill OEPDMS
- Design report
- DFMEA/FMEA report
- Pump Sizing and Selection
- PFD and PID
- Equipment List
- Valve List
- Instruments list
- Line Size
- Electrical Load List
- Equipment Datasheets
- Equipment Specification
- Bill of Materials
- Tag list
- ECR/ECO/ECN
- General Arrangement Drawings
Projects
HF Wastewater Treatment System – Leading Microelectronics Customer, North America, Industrial Fans – FLSmidth India Pvt. Ltd., Jindal Steel, LNVT Ambuja Cements, India, Oil and Gas API Pump with API 682 Systems – Exxon Mobil Ltd., Shell Oil & Gas, 1200 TCD Sugar Plants Fincha Sugars Factory, Ethiopia
Disclaimer
I declare that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Senior Product Engineer
M/s. Xylem Water Technologies
10.2021 - Current
Deputy Manager
M/s. Howden Solyvent India Pvt.Ltd
04.2019 - 09.2021
Engineer design
M/s. Flowserve controls India Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2019
Member Technical staff
M/s. HCL Technologies Ltd
03.2014 - 08.2015
Design Engineer
M/s. Fives-Cail KCP Ltd
06.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
Higher Secondary School Education -
Govt. Boys Hr.Sec.School
Secondary School Education -
Govt. Boys Hr.Sec.School
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