Jithin Machath — Product Manager

Mechanical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience in robotics, industrial automation, and mechanical system development across oil & gas, sanitation, and heavy equipment domains. I specialize in designing and delivering electro-mechanical systems from concept to field deployment, with strong expertise in CAD design (SolidWorks), structural analysis (ANSYS FEA), and hydraulic system integration. Basic exposure to MATLAB and Python for engineering calculations and task automation. Key experience includes: • Led development of DRACO – a robotic oil tank cleaning system, improving operational efficiency by 35% and reducing manual intervention • Designed and validated hydraulic and structural systems for real-world industrial applications • Developed test rigs, validation frameworks, and field deployment strategies • Worked in hazardous environments with exposure to ATEX / IECEx design considerations Core strengths: • Mechanical Design & CAD (3D modelling, 2D drawings, GD&T) • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & cost optimisation • Robotics & electro-mechanical integration • Hydraulic systems (circuits, actuation, valve selection) • FEA & structural validation • Prototype development, testing & commissioning Tools & Technologies: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS Workbench (FEA) I am currently open to Mechanical Design / Robotics / Industrial Engineering roles, particularly in the UAE, where I can contribute to high-impact engineering projects involving system design, automation, and product development. Engineering Portfolio: Selected engineering work and project contributions from professional experience., https://jm-lab-eng.github.io/forge/

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Robotics and Industrial Automation.

Experience: 4 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Mechanical Design
Robotics

Career Highlights

Led development of robotic systems improving efficiency by 35%
Expert in CAD design and hydraulic system integration
Strong background in mechanical system validation and testing

Work Experience

Genrobotics

Project Lead Engineer (6 mos)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (11 mos)

Mechanical Design Engineer (2 yrs 11 mos)

Education

Master of Technology - MTech at Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Government Engineering College, Thrissur

Advanced Diploma in Sports Engineering (ADSE) at Sports & Management Research Institute (SMRI)

Jithin Machath

Product Manager

India4 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led development of robotic systems improving efficiency by 35%
Expert in CAD design and hydraulic system integration
Strong background in mechanical system validation and testing

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Robotics and Industrial Automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Mechanical DesignRobotics

Other Skills

Hydraulic SystemsCross-functional Team LeadershipGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)Prototyping / Testing & ValidationBiomechanicsSports TechnologySports Equipment DesignLean Six Sigma Black BeltQuality Management SystemsProcess OptimizationRoot Cause AnalysisDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA)Bill of Materials (BOM) ManagementElectro-Mechanical Integration

About

Experience

4 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Genrobotics

3 roles

Project Lead Engineer

Apr 2025 – Oct 2025 · 6 mos · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India · On-site

Led end-to-end design and development of DRACO (robotic oil tank cleaning system) and G-Mammoth (suction-cum-jetting system), from concept to field deployment
Owned system-level mechanical design including structures, hydraulics (circuit design, valve selection), and material selection, ensuring reliability and lifecycle performance
Developed and implemented validation frameworks including test protocols, feasibility studies, and ignition hazard analysis for hazardous environments
Coordinated cross-functional engineering teams (10–15 members) across design, testing, and field execution phases
Delivered improvements including up to 35% increase in operational efficiency and 40% reduction in manual labour dependency
Prepared technical documentation aligned with ISO/PESO standards, ensuring audit readiness with zero non-conformities
Supported manufacturing and deployment through BOM management, supplier coordination, and production planning

Hydraulic SystemsCross-functional Team LeadershipMechanical DesignRobotics

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Mar 2025 · 11 mos · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India · On-site

Led conceptual design and detailed engineering of DRACO, improving sludge extraction efficiency and buoyancy performance by ~30%
Performed mechanical design calculations, tolerance analysis, and material selection to enhance structural reliability and reduce failure risks
Designed and optimised hydraulic systems including circuit configuration, valve selection, and actuation systems for multiple robotic platforms
Developed and executed test rigs for oil and water trials, reducing validation cost by ~20% and shortening testing cycles by ~25%
Created detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, ensuring DFM-ready designs
Collaborated with cross-functional teams during prototype development, testing, and system validation phases
Contributed to multiple systems including DRACO, Wilboar, and Genbot, supporting design iterations and performance improvements

Hydraulic SystemsGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)Mechanical DesignRobotics

Mechanical Design Engineer

Apr 2021 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India · On-site

Contributed to the design and development of Bandicoot – a robotic manhole cleaning system, improving safety by reducing manual entry into hazardous environments
Designed electro-mechanical systems including 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Performed feasibility studies, load calculations, and material optimisation to improve structural durability and reduce material costs
Supported hydraulic system integration including component selection, circuit understanding, and actuation systems
Assisted in prototype development, assembly, and testing, working closely with cross-functional teams
Prepared BOMs and supported manufacturing processes including fabrication, assembly, and system validation
Contributed to multiple systems including G-Gaiter, Mobility Plus, Wilboar, and Genbot during design and prototype stages

Hydraulic SystemsGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)Mechanical DesignRobotics