Pratik Ligade

Job Responsibilities & Skills

• Designed and validated driveline components using KIMoS, KISSsoft, Romax, and Gleason
• Engineered spiral bevel, hypoid, spur, and helical gears for conventional and electric axles
• Analyzed durability, NVH, and efficiency of gear pairs and planetary systems in Romax
• Selected and designed bearings, splines, shafts, housings, and related parts
• Prepared DFMEA and DVP for product lifecycle validation
• Collaborated with CAE, CFD, integration, validation & purchase teams for design finalization
• Applied GD&T, performed tolerance stack-up; strong knowledge of materials & HT
• Implemented VAVE ideas in new and existing products
• Conducted benchmarking activities & Resolved line and field issues

Key Projects

HRe210 E-Axle Design & Development (55T Prima Tractor) – Project Leader

• Led benchmarking, concept preparation, layout finalization, and design release
• Durability, NVH, and efficiency analysis of Helical/hypoid/planetary gear pairs in Romax
• Designed spiral bevel gears and conducted FE analysis in KIMoS; modeled differential gear pair in KISSsoft
• Executed spline and shaft calculations with Romax & KISSsoft system-level validation
• Managed assembly-level tolerance stack-up and issue resolution during testing & field
• Created virtual RLDA using AVL Route Studio

New RA112 Axle

• Designed 465mm CWP using KIMoS and Romax with FE validation
• Developed new differential gear pair in KISSsoft

RA109RR Efficiency Evaluation

• Conducted system-level efficiency analysis in Romax for 12m and 9m EV bus axles

RA1085 SRT Axle

• Designed 400mm CWP and performed durability and FE analysis of housing and carrier in Romax and KIMoS

EV Field Issue Analysis & Resolution

• Simulated regeneration issues for CWP failure in KIMoS and implemented design fixes
• Modeled RA110 and RA109RR axles in Romax for performance and NVH optimization

BS-VI Phase 2 – RDE Design Releases

• Designed new hypoid gear pairs in KIMoS to meet RDE targets
• Conducted application studies and finalized drive head concepts for multiple platforms

Key Projects – Gearbox & Drivetrain (2W/3W/4W)

• Led design and development of gearboxes for ICE and EV two-/three-wheelers
• Performed system-level analysis using Romax & KISSsoft for NVH, efficiency, and durability
• Gear ratio selection, tractive effort, sawtooth, power curves, acceleration mapping
• Conducted gear macro/micro geometry design & gearbox modeling in Romax, KISSsoft
• Designed bevel gears, shafts, casings, and bearings using UG-NX and KISSsoft
• Resolved line and field issues through FTA and root cause analysis

K17E & K17F (Pulsar 250N/250F)

• Designed and analyzed primary, secondary, balancer, and oil pump gears in Romax
• Modified gear designs post proto testing; led DVP preparation and validation
• Conducted CAD and drawing reviews as per Bajaj standards

Triumph 400 (Scrambler/Roadster – 250cc/400cc)

• Selected gear ratios and prepared tractive effort diagrams with Triumph team
• Designed gears in Romax; handled DVP, validation, and issue resolution

KTM Duke & RC (125/200/390cc)

• Executed gear and bearing selection, and tractive effort analysis for new-gen models
• Performed gear design in Romax and KISSsoft; supported validation and issue closure

RE101 EV / RE445 / RE236 / QUTE (3W/4W EV)

• Designed differential gear pairs for electric three-wheeler platforms

Core Skills & Responsibilities:

• Designed and analyzed driveline components using Gleason CAGE, Romax, and FEA
• Created propeller shaft layouts and calculation sheets for life, angle, and dynamics
• Engineered spiral bevel, Zerol, hypoid, spur, and helical gears for axle systems
• Designed shafts, splines, housings, and bearings with CAD models and detailed drawings
• Conducted system and vehicle benchmarking to guide design concepts
• Led DFMEA, DVP, and tolerance stack-up for robust, manufacturable designs
• Utilized expertise in castings, forgings, sheet metal, plastics, and rubber components
• Implemented VAVE ideas for cost and weight optimization
• Collaborated with CAE, CFD, and validation teams for release readiness
• Resolved field/line issues through structured 8D and CAPA processes

Hub Reduction Tandem Axle – HD PRO8000 Series & Volvo

• Led design and validation of spiral and Zerol bevel gearsets (first time in Eicher)
• Developed planetary systems, performed full-system analysis, and signed off CAE & RTS
• Executed platform-wide packaging, DFMEA, DVP, and lifecycle validation
• Led Project to production right from scratch

Single Reduction Tandem Axle – BSVI & Export

• Designed hypoid and helical gear systems using Gleason CAGE and Romax
• Implemented validation feedback, completed tolerance studies, and finalized vehicle integration

Rear Axle Aggregates – BS-VI PRO6000/PRO8000

• Delivered axle housing and carrier assembly designs, finalized drive head selection
• Completed concept modeling, CAE sign-off, NCR and validation documentation

Propeller Shaft – BS3 to BS6 (Domestic & Export)

• Engineered shaft layouts ensuring torsional dynamics, critical speeds, and service life targets
• Drove CAE validation, bracket design, and supplier engagement for CB and ESO sign-offs

470DH / 490DH Axle Series

• Generated gear summaries from RLDA; completed FEA, CAE, and system sign-offs
• Managed full DVP, PAA and packaging for upgraded GVW platforms

458DH Amboid Axle (First in Eicher)

• Developed first-ever Amboid gear layout and lightweight carrier design
• Validated pinion pack bearing design and delivered enhanced durability

Volvo–Eicher Synergy Project

• Created gear life prediction methodology using RLDA + Gleason FEA tools
• Optimized CWP summary and validated across platforms

Non-Auto / Export Projects (Escorts, Terex, ACE)

• Designed custom rear axles, led failure analysis and international customer support
• Delivered driveline systems for PRO5000/6000 export vehicles

Propeller Shaft Design Automation

• Developed design automation tools in Creo using Excel macros to reduce design cycle time