BIKASH THAPA

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Jackson Heights, NY, 11372 xw5lvp@r.postjobfree.com

Mechanical Engineer with solid expertise in the conceptualization, development, demonstration and creation of innovative mechanical design. Proven ability to apply general principles of physic and engineering to provide technically feasible solutions for complex engineering problems. In-depth knowledge of kinematics, FEA, 3D laser Scanning manufacturing procedure.

EDUCATION

B.E., Mechanical Engineering, The City College of New York: June 2011

A.S., Mechanical Engineering, La Guardia Community College, December 2008

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills: Mat Lab, Solidworks, Maple, Pro-E, Microsoft Office, Master Cam, Mill Machine, Lathe

Key Abilities: Excellent communication, project management and leadership skills

Languages: Fluent in Nepali and Hindi

RELEVENT COURSES

Applied Fluid Mechanics, Materials Dynamics, Mechanical System Design, Numerical Methods Thermodynamics, CAD, Linear Algebra, Dynamics and Controls, Steam and Gas Turbines, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Nano and Micro mechanics.

PROJECTS

Warpage Measurement (Alcoa Inc.): As member of a 6 person team, design a system to measure the warpage with respect to temperature of a non-symmetrical composite laminate plate consisting of layers of aluminum and glass fibers. A system uses Laser and Digital image Correlation method for displacement analysis and produced the displacement plots. Serve as liaison with ALCOA representative to request materials and test samples and udates on project progress, establish schedule and deadlines for project activities, coordinate assignments among peers, tracking and updating all documentation. Negotiate with vendors regarding best price for the purchase of supplies and equipments. (Fall 2010 – Spring 2011)

Aluminum Runner (Alcoa Inc): Replace standard wood runner for carrying Carbon Anode with an aluminum runner prototype. Fabricate, test and evaluate runner as part of a 5 person team. (Fall 2010-Present)

Design Evaluation of Amphibious BAJA vehicle: Member of 3 person team that performed FEM analysis on the single speed gearbox designed by the CCNY SAE Baja team. (Spring 2010)

Robot Programming: Programmed Robot to perform bartending using Mat Lab. (Spring 2008)

EXPERIENCE

Technician, Manufacturing Laboratory, The City College of New York, New York, NY 1/10-12/10

Provided support to the Engineering Department faculty. Assisted students in a college manufacturing courses with designing, analyzing, and fabricating various machine components. Helped students with Mastercam and Solidworks.

Volunteer, Micro Fabrication Laboratory, The City College of New York, New York, NY 05/09-08/09

Assisted faculty member in the design of a vacuum grade components for sputtering system. Maintained lab and cleaned lab equipment.

Library Assistant, State University of New York (SUNY), Oneonta, NY 01/06 – 04/06

Assisted librarian in assigning call numbers and stacking books. Drafted letters to library patrons when needed.

AFFILIATIONS

Dean’s List

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineering, 2010