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Managing Director · Engineering Leader
Managing Director & Engineering Leader

Sankarganesh Rathinavel

B.E (Mech) · M.Tech (Energy Technology)
Founder — Sri Tech Engineering • The SM Groups • MBK Technologies

+ Years Exp.
Organizations
+ Projects
+ Partners
Sankarganesh Rathinavel — Managing Director & Engineering Leader, Salem Tamil Nadu
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About Me

Multidisciplinary engineering leader with expertise in Mechanical Design & Research, Renewable Energy & Technology, and Agriculture — committed to developing innovative products through a fusion of engineering and sustainability.

Founder and Managing Director of a multi-sector ecosystem integrating engineering practice, workforce development, and entrepreneurship incubation. Built a service-oriented company that bridges the gap between students and industry, enabling real-world skill building and innovation at scale.

Professional Identity

🏢
Managing Director & Engineering Leader
Renewable Energy & Mechanical Systems Expert
🎓
Technical Trainer & Academic Instructor
🔬
Research & Product Development Professional
🛠️
Skill Development Architect
🤝
Industry–Academia Integration Specialist
👥
Mentor for Trainers & Entrepreneurs
🏭
Manufacturing & Innovation Entrepreneur

Hobbies & Interests

🏎️
Racing
🏃
Sports & Running
🌱
Gardening
📖
Reading
🐾
Animal Care
🎨
Design & Creativity

Organizations Founded

STE

Sri Tech Engineering

Founder & Managing Director

Salem, Tamil Nadu

Full-service mechanical and structural engineering company delivering SPM design, PEB fabrication, renewable energy installations, and product development across Tamil Nadu.

  • SPM Design
  • PEB Fabrication
  • Solar Installation
  • Product Development
SMG

Managing Director

Salem, Tamil Nadu

Multi-sector holding group encompassing engineering, agriculture, construction, and skill development subsidiaries serving industries across Tamil Nadu and beyond.

  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Skill Dev
MBK

MBK Technologies

Co-Founder & Director

Salem, Tamil Nadu

Technology-driven training and consulting entity focused on CAD/CAM software training, Solar PV certification programs, and industry-ready skill development initiatives.

  • CAD/CAM Training
  • Solar PV Cert
  • Consulting
VEN

Venthulir

Founder

Salem, Tamil Nadu

Agricultural startup focused on organic farming, modern cultivation techniques, and building sustainable agro-processing supply chains in rural Tamil Nadu.

  • Organic Farming
  • Agro-processing
  • Rural Dev
SVA

Sri Vel Associates

Managing Partner

Salem, Tamil Nadu

Consulting and entrepreneurship-incubation firm connecting emerging engineers and entrepreneurs with mentorship, industry networks, and structured business development programs.

  • Mentorship
  • Business Dev
  • Incubation

Professional Experience

2015 – PresentActive

Managing Director — Sri Tech Engineering

Salem, Tamil Nadu

Leading a full-spectrum mechanical engineering firm delivering structural fabrication, SPM design, renewable energy installations, and product prototyping. Scaled from a 2-person setup to a multi-project operation with 18+ industry partners.

2018 – PresentActive

Technical Trainer & CAD/CAE Instructor

Salem & Coimbatore Region

Delivering hands-on training programs in SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, AutoCAD, and Solar PV systems to engineering students and working professionals. Certified Solar PV Trainer (Grade A) under NSQF Level 4.

2020 – PresentActive

Director — MBK Technologies

Salem, Tamil Nadu

Co-leading technology training and consulting operations. Designed curriculum modules for solar PV installation, mechanical design, and industry-readiness programs adopted by colleges across Tamil Nadu.

2016 – 2019

Design & Fabrication Engineer

Various Clients — Salem, Coimbatore

Executed structural steel and PEB projects including SIDCO industrial sheds, highway signage infrastructure (JMC PVT LTD), and special purpose machinery for manufacturing clients.

Key Projects

A cross-section of engineering, fabrication, and innovation projects delivered across sectors.

3D Printing and CATIA product design — Sankarganesh Rathinavel
Product Design

3D Printing & Product Design

3D scanning, CATIA modeling, and precision additive manufacturing of mechanical components using industrial-grade processes. FARO ARM reverse engineering and Geomagic Qualify analysis for production-ready outputs.

CATIA3D ScanningAdditive MfgFARO ARM
Special Purpose Machine — SPM design and fabrication by Sri Tech Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Special Purpose Machines (SPM)

End-to-end design and fabrication of custom special purpose machines — plate-making machines, automation jigs, and production-line tooling for manufacturing clients across Coimbatore and Salem.

SPM DesignJigs & FixturesFabricationAutomation
MBK Technologies training session — Solar PV and CAD CAE training by Sankarganesh Rathinavel
Training & Education

MBK Training Programs

Structured hands-on training sessions on Solar PV installation, mechanical design (SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS), and industry-standard CAD/CAE software. Delivered to 500+ students and professionals across Tamil Nadu.

Solar PVSolidWorksANSYSIndustry Training
Renewable Energy

Solar Thermal & Energy Systems

Parabolic solar water heater with thermoelectric generator integration for hybrid thermal applications. Applied M.Tech research into real-world renewable energy product design and prototyping.

Solar ThermalTEGPrototyping
EV & Mobility

Electric Vehicle Prototypes

Ergonomic design and prototype development of electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicles. Integrated transmission system design, aerodynamic analysis, and lightweight frame engineering.

EV DesignAerodynamicsTransmission
Agro Engineering

Agro & Food Processing Machines

Design and fabrication of agro-processing machinery including curd churners, chaff cutters, grain destoners, and feed processing equipment for rural and industrial end-users.

Agro MachineryFabricationRural Industry

Technical Expertise

Core Competencies

Renewable Energy Systems85%
Mechanical Design & CAD90%
Technical Training95%
Product Development80%
Agro Engineering75%

Technical Skills

CNCTools & Die DesignMold ToolingSheet Metal Jigs & Fixtures3D PrintingReverse Engineering3D Scanning WeldingPEB DesignEV DesignAerodynamicsNPD

Software & Tools

AutoCADSolidWorksCATIACreo Siemens NXANSYSInventorFusion 360 Geomagic QualifyRevitTeklaSP3DMS OfficeTally

Leadership Skills

🧠Problem Solving
💬Communication
🤝Teamwork
🎯Project Management
💡Creativity
🚀Leadership
🗣️Negotiation
📊Strategic Marketing

Industry Partners

🏢Bright Brain Institute
🏭SN Technologies
🏗️SVM Constructions
💎Cherman Jewelers
🏗️Suryapraksh Builders
🌿Vaammanan Agro
⚙️SP Machineries
🏭Sapphira Industries
💡Grand LED
📚Informatica Skill Service
🏭Lakshmi Industrial
🔨Hammer Industries
🏭Neka Industries
⚙️Bhuvnesh Engineering
🏭Sri Vinayaka Industries
⚙️AGRS Engineering
🔧N.S Sheetmetal Works
🏭Sri Sairem Engineering
🏭Arrira Industries

Education & Certification

🎓
M.Tech — Energy Technology
Periyar University, Salem
2022 · 71.4%

Renewable energy systems & applied energy engineering

🎓
B.E — Mechanical Engineering
Jayalakshmi Institute of Technology
2018 · 68%

Machine design, manufacturing & mechanical systems

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Certified Trainer Grade A — Solar PV Installer
SGJ/Q0101 v3.0 · NSQF Level 4 · TR378964
Apr 2024 – Apr 2026

Suryamitra Qualification — National Solar PV Training Credential

🎖️
Diploma in Animation & Programming
Additional Qualification
Completed

Animation technology & programming fundamentals

Achievements & Awards

🏆2nd Prize in CAD Modeling — Mahendra Institute of Technology
🥋Brown Belt Holder in Karate
🏃Mini Marathon — District Level (14km & 17km)
100m Sprinter — District Level
📝SLAT Talent Examination — Grade 'A'
💻Computer Talent Exam 2010 — First Class Distinction
🏅GRP Gold Medal Examination — Grade 'B'
📖Parachya, Prathmic & Madhyama — Hindi Certifications

Vision & Mission

Vision

To advance multidisciplinary engineering, renewable energy adoption, and skill-based education through integrated ecosystems that transform learners into innovators, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Mission

To build scalable training-engineering-entrepreneurship platforms that strengthen technical workforce capacity, foster applied research, and enable inclusive industrial development across India.

Get in Touch

Open to collaborations, partnerships, consulting, training programs & engineering ventures.

Direct Contact

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