Shubhankar Kulkarni on Tal
Headline
R&D Leader – Surgical Robotics | System Architecture | Electronics & Mechatronics | Medical Device Compliance
About
Engineering leader with 13+ years of experience building safety-critical electronics systems across surgical robotics and industrial automation. I specialize in system architecture, hardware-software integration, and end-to-end product development, with a strong focus on delivering reliable, compliant, and scalable solutions. In my current role, I drive electronics architecture and system integration for surgical robotic platforms, working at the intersection of precision motor control, real-time communication (EtherCAT/CANOpen), and medical device compliance (IEC 60601, ISO 13485). My work involves translating complex system requirements into robust engineering solutions, ensuring readiness from prototype through validation and production. Over the years, I have led and collaborated with cross-functional teams across electronics, software, mechanical design, and field operations, enabling faster integration cycles and improved system performance. My experience spans both R&D leadership and field deployment, giving me a strong understanding of real-world system behavior, reliability challenges, and customer expectations. I am particularly interested in solving problems where engineering complexity meets clinical or mission-critical impact—whether it is advancing surgical robotics, building next-generation medical devices, or scaling robotics platforms for global deployment. Core Areas of Expertise Surgical Robotics Electronics & System Integration Electronics Architecture for Safety-Critical Systems Medical Device Standards (IEC 60601, ISO 13485) Motor Control Systems & Precision Actuation Industrial Communication (EtherCAT, CANOpen) Product Development Lifecycle (PoC → Production) Validation, Testing & Reliability Engineering Cross-functional Engineering Leadership
Work experience
Sr. R&D Engineer (Electronics) at SS Innovations, Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India
R&D Electronics Engineer at SS Innovations, Jun 2018 - Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, System Design & Integration, System Testing, Software assistance, Team Leader
Senior Manager(R&D) at Cranesafe Technologies, Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos, Ambernath,Maharashrta,India
Electronics Engineer(R&D) at Cranesafe Technologies, Jul 2013 - Mar 2017 · 3 yrs 9 mos, Ambernath, PLC & HMI programming Testing & Troubleshooting of electronics circuits
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronic and Communicaton, Matoshri College of Enginnering and Research Centre,Nashik
Diploma, Industrial Electronics, K. J. Somaiya Institute of Technology
