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Phoenix, AZ, US

Torrance, CA, US

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Conduct durability analysis of chassis subassembly on hydrogen fuel cell semi-trucks by analyzing fatigue life goals using nCode.
• Support component, sub-systems, and RLDA vehicle testing to correlate CAE models.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Modal, Non-Linear Static (geometric, material and contacts), Bolted Joints, Linear Vibrations, Thermal Analysis, Optimization using Hyperworks, Optistruct and Abaqus.𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
• Achieved accurate modeling & cost reduction by developing correlated FE model of the cab suspensions on the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
• Developed a correlated front 3 leaf suspension FE model for the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

Eden Prairie, MN, US

• 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Perform Multi-Body Dynamic (MBD) Analysis on construction machines to predict structural loads using MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape.
• Develop and maintain shared software toolbox of structural load measurement and reporting tools to be used by Dynamic System Modeling (DSM) engineers.𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
• Collaborated with the structural analysis (FEA) team to reduce the cost of field testing by formulating virtual tests in MBD models.
• Achieved cost savings for licensing by developing software tools and Simscape library blocks to post process structural load results.
• Improved model fidelity and confidence by correlating virtual test load results against measured field test loads.

Eden Prairie, MN, US

• 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Perform fatigue/durability and failure analysis, on off road heavy machinery to predict machine life durability goals, using nCode.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA): linear static, non-linear static (geometric, material and contact), bolted joints, linear vibrations and multi body dynamic analyses using Hypermesh and Abaqus.
• Create and present reports to document methodology and results of analysis.𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
• Performed highly non-linear analyses (material and geometric) to simulate the sequential loading on Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and achieved a good correlation with test.
• Helped formulating a procedure to analyze construction machine tie down systems, by analyzing more than 300 loading conditions as per ISO 15818 standard. Automated the analysis of 300 load conditions using MATLAB.

• 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Restructure the bill of materials (BOM) in pricelists for industrial engines, to ease the process of engine configuration for customers.
• Analyze and study engineering prints to understand the assembly of engine parts and perform model design corrections.
• Perform structural analysis (FEA) on engine components (head, bolted joints, and LNG pumps) using Hypermesh and Abaqus to evaluate fatigue life goals.
• (Inhouse Project, not for CAT) - Conceptualize and design a product a new golf training product which can mark a straight line from a golfer to the putting hole to facilitate training of new golfers.𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
• Corrected assemblies and CAD geometries of more than 10 engine models in the CAD system, to provide design engineers with more robust and reliable models.

Tempe, AZ, US

• 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Develop a reduced order model (ROM) of a PZT nano beam (a composite structure) under harmonic voltage loading, using a thermal analogy to simulate dual solution at resonance.
• Use NASTRAN and MATLAB to correlate ROM results with FEA models.
• Develop a reduced order model of the panel which was made to match with experimental results and FE results from NASTRAN under static and dynamic load cases for vibrational pressure loading.𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
• Achieved a correlation with test within 1% error difference and simulated the structural model using dynamic FEA in NASTRAN.

Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

• 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Design the clutch and its control system for heavy duty trucks from inception to production using Creo (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Collaborate in cross functional teams for design reviews and understand root cause analysis.
• Develop test plans for design validation.𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
• Achieved reduction of the noise, vibrations, and harshness in the clutch system. Utilized the concepts of BOM, GD&T, DFMEA and DFM in the design process.
• Collaborated in a cross-functional team for design of new parts, APQP and standardized processes like DFMEA and root cause analysis of full system.

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

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Industrial Engineering