Nikhil Ravichandran

Test Engineer - Treadwell Research Park, Materials Science and Engineering North America

Nikhil Ravichandran is a dedicated Test Engineer for Smithers at Treadwell Research Park. He joined Smithers in 2024 and oversees equipment calibration, maintains quality documentation, and manages special projects like off-road testing. Nikhil takes pride in knowing his work helps clients, whether by enhancing test methods for better data quality or creating new testing strategies to collect previously unavailable data.

His quest for specific answers in test development improves data quality and allows for new performance metrics, benefiting clients.  

Expertise: On-Vehicle & Off-Road Vehicle Testing

Qualifications and Professional Accreditation

Originally from Mumbai, India, Nikhil relocated to the U.S. to obtain his Master's in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech (VT). Before joining Smithers, Nikhil developed his expertise in terramechanics at VT and gained four years of practical experience as a Design Engineer at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. During his tenure, he spearheaded the design integration of the Bravo 3W Electric forklift series and successfully implemented cost-saving measures across various electric forklift models. 

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