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Padmanabhan Rajikumar S

Techno-Commercial - CAD CAM
Chennai

Summary

Experienced CAD/CAM Engineer with a strong background in pre-sales, post-sales support, product training, and customer success, seeking to transition into a Technical Lead or Product Owner role. I bring a solid foundation in advanced manufacturing technologies, CNC programming, and CAD/CAM software solutions including ESPRITCAM and BricsCAD.


My roles have spanned customer-facing technical support, cross-functional collaboration with OEMs and MTBs, and solution development across multiple domains—from 2-axis turning to Turnmills and Millturns, to complex 5-axis and sliding head machines. I’ve consistently contributed to product adoption, process improvement, and technical validation during live benchmarks, demos, and training engagements.

I aim to leverage this hands-on experience to guide product direction, improve user experience, and align technical roadmaps with market needs—ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable manufacturing solutions.


Key Competencies:

  • Technical leadership in CAM and manufacturing automation
  • Customer-focused problem solving and technical consulting
  • Cross-functional collaboration with sales, support, OEMs, and engineering
  • Pre-sales engagement, demos, POCs, and benchmark execution
  • Post-sales success and feedback integration into product improvement

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

CNC Machine Operator

Rane Madras
11.2019 - 05.2020

Worked as CNC operator in Fanuc and Siemens machine at Rane Madras Limited. Specialized in manufacturing the parts for Brake and Lining of automobiles such as Ashok Leyland,Ford, Nissan etc.

  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.

Quality Engineer

Legette & Platt
05.2020 - 10.2020

Leggett & Platt Automotive is a world leader in automotive seating comfort and convenience systems.

Worked as a Quality Engineer. They manufacture seat suspension, lumbar, bolster, and massage systems for seating comfort in Automotive sector. The parts for convenience systems consist of motors, actuators, and cables for seating and closure systems.

  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
  • Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.

Application Support Engineer

Millwright Tech Serv Private Limited
08.2021 - 08.2023

At Millwright Tech Serv, an authorized reseller of Hexagon's ESPRITCAM software, I have held multiple technical roles that contributed to the company's mission of delivering high-quality CAD/CAM solutions. My responsibilities spanned across three core areas:

  • CAD/CAM Trainer: Delivered structured training sessions on ESPRITCAM software to engineers, machinists, and corporate clients, focusing on milling, turning, and multi-axis operations. Customized learning plans to suit varying skill levels and industry applications.
  • CAM Programmer (Programming Services Team): Developed and optimized CNC programs for a wide range of machining projects using ESPRITCAM, ensuring efficiency, precision, and adherence to customer requirements. Supported job setup, toolpath strategies, and simulation validations.
  • Post-Sales Technical Engineer (Support Team): Provided technical support to end-users of ESPRITCAM, resolving software, post-processor, and application-related issues. Worked closely with the sales and service teams to ensure customer satisfaction and seamless product integration.
  • Strong knowledge in EspritCam, Mastercam, NX Siemens, Powermill and Cimatron.
  • Cad designing in 2D and 3D complex models.
  • Cam programming knowledge in Milling and Turning. Milling machining in machines upto from 2.5-Axis to 5-Axis. Lathe machining up to Turn mill machining using C-axis.




Techno Commercial Engineer

ImageGrafix Software Solutions Private Limited
08.2023 - Current

ImageGrafix Software Solutions
Authorised Reseller of Hexagon, PTC, Bricsys, and Other OEMs.


At ImageGrafix, I have taken on multifaceted roles across pre-sales, post-sales, training, customer support, and technical marketing, supporting a range of CAD/CAM products with a strong focus on Hexagon’s ESPRITCAM and Bricsys’s BricsCAD.


Bricsys – BricsCAD (Post-Sales Engineer | Aug 2023 – Dec 2023)


  • Delivered technical support and training on BricsCAD, a cost-effective alternative to AutoCAD, to clients across India and the Middle East.
  • Assisted in post-deployment queries, License installation and configuration, and troubleshooting, ensuring customer satisfaction and software adoption.


Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence – ESPRITCAM (Pre & Post-Sales Engineer | Jan 2024 – Present)


  • Provided end-to-end technical support to existing ESPRITCAM users across Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Mysore.
  • Conducted on-site and online trainings for both existing customers and new prospects.
  • Delivered technical demos and product presentations to prospective clients in South and West India.


1. Performed benchmarking and proof-of-concept machining on a variety of machine types including:


  • 2-Axis Turning
  • Mill-Turn & Turn-Mill Machines with C & Y axes
  • Sliding Head Machines (Citizen, Tsugami, Tornos, Star, Nomura DS)
  • 2.5 & 3-Axis Milling
  • 3+1 and 3+2 Positional, and Continuous 5-Axis Machines


2. Involved in lead qualification and opportunity generation via:


  • Social media engagement
  • Door-to-door visits
  • Technical follow-ups


3. Created Bill of Materials (BOM) and performed pricing adjustments during the quotation process to support sales teams during negotiations.


4. Built strong working relationships with Hexagon’s HMI technical and sales teams.


  • Collaborated with major MTBs such as Citizen, HEI, Tsugami, Muratec, Nomura DS, BFW, and Yamazen.
  • Conducted training for Machine Application Engineers, performed part cuts at tech centers and OEM plants.
  • Programming for components to validate feasibility and cycle time improvements. These engagements resulted in valuable lead generation through technical credibility.


5. Events and Training


  • Represented ImageGrafix and Hexagon at IMTEX 2025 (7-day event) to support MTB partners in live machining demonstrations using ESPRITCAM software at their stalls.
  • Completed Sales Training conducted by Dr. Gerard Assey through ImageGrafix, enhancing customer interaction and consultative selling skills.
  • Attended CAE Sales meet at Pune by Hexagon CAE team gaining insights about multiphysics, system dynamics and virtual manufacturing.


6. In addition to ESPRITCAM and BricsCAD, I have good product knowledge in Hexagon’s:


  • NCSIMUL
  • EDGECAM
  • WORKNC

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Noorul Islam Polytechnic College
Nagercoil, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Operations management

    Product management

    Teamwork

    Customer service

    Problem-solving abilities

    AutoCAD proficiency

    Decision-making

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Time management abilities

    Verbal and written communication

    Client relations

    Manufacturing processes

    Cost estimation

    Problem resolution

Timeline

Techno Commercial Engineer

ImageGrafix Software Solutions Private Limited
08.2023 - Current

Application Support Engineer

Millwright Tech Serv Private Limited
08.2021 - 08.2023

Quality Engineer

Legette & Platt
05.2020 - 10.2020

CNC Machine Operator

Rane Madras
11.2019 - 05.2020

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Noorul Islam Polytechnic College
04.2001 -
Padmanabhan Rajikumar STechno-Commercial - CAD CAM