Vishnu Vardhanan Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Design of mechanical parts (thin walled plastic, composite, thixo molded parts, CNC part, foam,adhesives) & assemblies, PCBA, FPC & connector and optical bondings.- Developing accurate mechanical mounting for Stereo vision cameras and instrumental in investigationof calibration score degradation due to environmental factors..- Determination of the Opto-mechanical requirements for stereo vision of camera modules- Preparing detailed technical drawings, thermal simulation… Show more - Design of mechanical parts (thin walled plastic, composite, thixo molded parts, CNC part, foam,adhesives) & assemblies, PCBA, FPC & connector and optical bondings.- Developing accurate mechanical mounting for Stereo vision cameras and instrumental in investigationof calibration score degradation due to environmental factors..- Determination of the Opto-mechanical requirements for stereo vision of camera modules- Preparing detailed technical drawings, thermal simulation report, Tolerance stack up etc.- Performing structural and thermal analysis of opto-mechanical assemblies.- Executing tests to validate the robustness in terms of optical and mechanical performances such asMTF, operating temperature, vibration, shock, UV etc.- Research & design of new opto-mechanical, thermal modules for defense applications. Show less

- Design of projector layout for air flow, filter, fan locations and number of fans, liquid cooling system and thermal components for heat dissipation, optical performance & noise considerations.- Co-developed with an offshore vendor, a complex opto-mechanical module that includes thermalcomponents, drive electronics & mechanical packaging for Laser phosphor light module.- Spearheaded a team to develop a cooling & noise module, for a 25000 Lumen 3DLP projector- Design of Ce-YAG… Show more - Design of projector layout for air flow, filter, fan locations and number of fans, liquid cooling system and thermal components for heat dissipation, optical performance & noise considerations.- Co-developed with an offshore vendor, a complex opto-mechanical module that includes thermalcomponents, drive electronics & mechanical packaging for Laser phosphor light module.- Spearheaded a team to develop a cooling & noise module, for a 25000 Lumen 3DLP projector- Design of Ce-YAG phosphor heat sink design & parametric study of using SW & ICEPAK, tested andproved the concept using novel prototype technique.- Tested & analyzed beam profile of incident laser light, optical power coupling & conversion efficienciesthroughout the optical path on various module level and system level characterization- Successfully, installed & commissioned 50units 25K lumens 3DLP projector for 3D projection mapping of world’s tallest statue at “Statue of Unity” in India, a prestigious $3M project.- Design of optical light pipe for IR transmitter and devised a prototype plan for testing without need forexpensive proto molding the optically transparent part, saving $50000/-. Show less

· Responsible for design and development from concept to manufacturing of automotive lighting, handle bar controls, pressure switches, hour meter, key switches.· Work closely with product marketing to define platform strategies based on competition data, market requirementanalysis and technical capabilities.· Study market requirements and generate concepts to drill down the product features, design parameter, process parameter at various levels of QFD.· Concurrently work with… Show more · Responsible for design and development from concept to manufacturing of automotive lighting, handle bar controls, pressure switches, hour meter, key switches.· Work closely with product marketing to define platform strategies based on competition data, market requirementanalysis and technical capabilities.· Study market requirements and generate concepts to drill down the product features, design parameter, process parameter at various levels of QFD.· Concurrently work with optical, electronics, process, reliability, and manufacturing engineers through the design cycle.· Diligent use of six sigma tools (QFD, FMEA, control plan) through out various product’s life cycle.· Assembly, testing and debugging of proto types. Test, characterize, and iterate design to deliver robust design.· Seamlessly transfer design to manufacturing, proving yield and other key characteristics. Show less

· Design of tools and molds for various plastic / metal housings / enclosures, stamped parts using AutoCAD and Catia.· Design and Development of parts meeting requirements of the Industrial Design. Reverse engineering of existing partsusing cloud point data.· Provide manufacturing feasibility inputs to the product design team early in the design phase. Support R&D team with design and development of test jig and fixture.· Lead a team of skilled toolmakers in design… Show more · Design of tools and molds for various plastic / metal housings / enclosures, stamped parts using AutoCAD and Catia.· Design and Development of parts meeting requirements of the Industrial Design. Reverse engineering of existing partsusing cloud point data.· Provide manufacturing feasibility inputs to the product design team early in the design phase. Support R&D team with design and development of test jig and fixture.· Lead a team of skilled toolmakers in design, manufacturing and maintenance of injection molds and press tools.· Estimate cost of tools, propose & obtain approval from management and execute to meet cost target. Show less

Master Of Science, New Product Design

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