Param Malhotra Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Mh, In

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Michigan, United States

• Coordinating model life management for brake system and brake control system of light duty SUV and MPV models by conducting regulation and certification confirmation, maintaining part list and drawings based on internal or external requests.• Monitoring NA brake field issues, warranty condition for Brake System components and countermeasure development.• Led communication between design, supplier, and project management teams as needed for brake vibration study activity and monitored the North America market condition for vibration complaints.

Clemson University, South Carolina, United States

• Developed a prototype of the first soft robotic backpack system using continuum robots to mitigate human falls.• Designed 3D CAD models of the prototype and performed verification and validation tests to verify its functionality.• Fabricated 3D models using additive manufacturing or 3D printing techniques and sourced mechanical and electrical hardware to develop the model to our custom specifications and requirements.• Assembled a smart prototype to detect a human dummy fall and prevent it in the forward, backward and sideways direction and designed a control system to using a PD controller to detect the fall and minimize the error using it, and bringing the subject back to a stable standing position within 2 seconds of actuation.

Clemson, South Carolina, United States

• Teaching Assistant for 75 students for the course Statics and Dynamics and 35 students for Fundamentals of Machine Design over two semesters.• Graded assignments for all students in the class and solved their queries via email or in person.• Held discussions on student performance and possible areas of improvement with the professor on a weekly basis.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Conducted multiple tests on a newly acquired composite sheet metal to collect material data and develop a data sheet.• Held discussions with the Design and Development team to organize a list of applications and prospective clients.• Took responsibility of securing three of the selected prospective clients. • Convinced the local government of the state to substitute the use of thin aluminum sheets with the acquired composite metal panel.• Convinced a local manufacturer of portable houses to use the composite sheet panels instead of the commonly used metal corrugated sheets.

Karnataka, India

• Led a team 8 students in the Vehicle Dynamics Sub-system. • Handled the finances allotted to the subsystem and mentored the junior students.• Helped the management team to obtain financial sponsorship for brake calipers, brake lines, shock absorbers and custom made coiled springs.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Worked under the supervision of Quality Control experts to identify errors at the pick-up truck assembly production line• Applied Kaizen root cause analysis to identify 12 fault patterns while evaluating 336 vehicles a day over 45 days• Recommended enhancements to increase output efficiency by 13%• Boosted line efficiency and effectiveness by assisting with the projects like Fender to Body Gap, Power Steering Oil Level, Relay Bracket Bolt fittings and front facia mis-alignment for the Mahinda and Mahindra Bolero Pickup truck• Reduced operator’s task operating time and handling errors by placing mounting tables for the fenders in the inventory for easy transport to the work station

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Developed a data sheet for product and service complaints for Tata Motor Inc. cars, and identified trends and potential issues.• Recommended a change in the remediation time allocation which reduced Services backlog from 30 vehicles to 16 vehicles within one week and forwarded product problems to the design team for further inspection.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering, 3.62/4.00

Major: Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Thesis: Soft Robotic Arms for Fall Mitigation : Design, Control and Evaluation

Bachelor Of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

Minor in Mechanical Design