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Beaverton, Or, Us

Livermore, Ca, Us

Role: Responsible for developing mechanical and electromechanical systems to enable on-wafer probing for silicon photonics, power semiconductor, mmWave and load-pull (RF) applicationsPower semiconductor § Created TUV-certified safety enclosures for 300mm semi-auto and fully-auto probe stations to facilitate on-wafer power device characterization § Performed static and dynamic load calculations, developed detailed design and drawings using SolidWorks, and validated the design through prototype development and system integration Silicon Photonics§ Developed mechanical assemblies to accommodate single optical fibers and fiber arrays with capacitive position sensors for silicon photonics applications; the design provides Z adjustment capability for the sensor and fibers to allow precision movement for vertical and edge coupling§ Coordinated with optics engineer to develop an opto-mechanical assembly to measure the power output of horizontal and vertical fibersRF applications § Established a modular mechanical assembly consisting of a tilt mechanism and custom adapter mounts to enable RF probing with major electro-mechanical tuners and network analyzer extenders§ Developed a portable docking platform for RF arm assemblies to enable probe verification, replacement, and storage

San Antonio, Texas, Us

Role: Mitigating Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in hospitals by developing Full Spectrum UV Germ-Zapping Robots. Day-to-day activities involve design conceptualization, CAD modeling, CAE, rapid prototyping, product testing, and design release.§ Established several mechanical assemblies of the next-gen UV disinfection robot, including the UV reflector and remote cycle status notification system§ Managed the development, assembly, testing, and implementation of Disinfection Tracking Device§ Optimized the power transmission system (belt driven linear actuator) of X4 germ-zapping robot to improve reliability§ Planned, prepared, and performed mechanical tests (stress, thermal, vibration, and stability), optical tests, and system verification tests§ Involved in identifying appropriate vendors, materials, and manufacturing processes while considering volume, quality, timeline, and cost targets § Developed jigs and fixtures for component testing (sensors, plastics), optical testing, production process improvement, and quality control

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Role: Develop models and conduct simulations to support a major digitization capability building for P&G. Executed wide range of projects involving CAD design, CFD, heat transfer, and fluid-structure interaction (FSI).§ Parametric 3D modeling and CAE analysis of a nonwoven fiber making equipment (spunbond process)§ Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis to study the fiber dynamics in a spunbond aspirator - in collaboration with R&D Engineers from Fraunhofer ITWM, Germany

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Master’s Thesis: Assessment of Uncertainty in Core Body Temperature due to Variability in Tissue Parameters under Thermal and Physical Stress using combined numerical and experimental approach.§ Developed a human whole-body computational model using Solidworks and ANSYS Fluent along with custom user-defined functions (UDFs) to simulate the heat transfer in the human body in extreme ambient conditions. Project funded by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)§ Computationally quantified the human body temperature by considering factors like age, weight, heart rate, clothing, and humidity, and validated with the experimental data obtained from firefighters during a pilot firefighting scenario

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

Role: Provide innovative and robust design solutions for the development of Transit Mixer. § Demonstrated expertise in formulating designs focusing on product improvement, cost reduction, and manufacturability§ Execute preliminary design using CAD - ProE/NX Unigraphics; structural analysis (FEA); and BOM release through ECNs in support to the advancement of TM08 (8m3) and TM06 (6m3) Transit Mixers

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, In

§ Analyzed and redesigned a Jet Mill Pulverizer • Developed and tested the design improvements on a pilot Jet Mill to achieve 35% increase in productivity§ Created and implemented preventive maintenance schedule for the carborundum (Silicon Carbide) production line

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

B.E, Mehcanical Engineering