Suraj A. Patel U.S. Citizen
**** ******** *****. ****, ******* 46123 317-***-**** (cell) - ***@*****.***
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Strive to deliver optimal engineering services, increase production and reduce costs acknowledging the fundamental concepts
for structural behavior of stresses, deflections, and natural frequencies due to physical or thermal loads applied to mechanical
systems.
Q U A L I F I C AT I O N
• 5+ years of design experience in solid modeling and detailing using Pro/E(wildfire 2.0-5.0).
• Extensive Knowledge with other modules of Pro/E like Pro/Manufacturing and Pro/sheet-metal and Pro/Mold.
• Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) ASME standards. Assist in resolving tooling errors.
• Hands on experience in Assembling and Simulating Gear train mechanisms, Hydraulic lines and Rotating components in
Pro/Assembly and Pro/Mechanism.
• Can handle work independently, organize, prioritize, well committed to meet deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated, quick learner with excellent analytical, problem solving skills and effective in self- managed
projects & as a team member
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• ANSYS, PRO-E CAD/CAM, Catia, Solid Works, AutoCad, LabVIEW, MATLAB/SIMULINK, MiniTab, Microsoft
Office
• Can handle work independently, organize, prioritize, well committed to meet deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated, quick learner with excellent analytical, problem solving skills and effective in Self- managed
projects & as a team member.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
• Heat Exchanger Designs (Shell & Tube vs. Concentric)
E D U C AT I O N
Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering SEP 2012 -Present
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering SEP 2007 – MAY 2012
Minor: Mathematics
TRAINING
● Heat Electricity & Optics
● Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Mass & Heat Transfer, Thermal Fluid Science
● System Dynamics and Mechanical Design Process, Design for Mechanical Measurement
● Finite Element Analysis, CAD/CAM Design, Design Project Methodology
● Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Project Management
EXPERIENCE
Product Implementation Technician
Adecco Engineering & Technical MAY 2013 – PRESENT
• Responsible for installing a wide range of products and services that involve extensive customer interaction. Demonstrates a basic
understanding of products, related technologies and the implementation process. Fixes the most complex network issues. Works
across IT team to resolve issues. Identifies and escalates issues from traffic and capacity reports. Applies knowledge and skills to a
wide range of standard and non-standard situations. Works independently with minimal guidance. Usually determines own work
priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Capstone Project: Design Engineer
Carrier Corporation, Indianapolis, In JAN 2012 – MAY 2012
• Participated in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work as a team member in specific phases of
broad engineering assignments
• Coordinate preparations of appropriate documentation for assigned project.
• Operate under technical leadership of Project Manager and ensure successful completion of assigned project phase within budgeted
time and cost constraints.
• Prepare, check, and process engineering documents such as blueprints and schematics, including BOMs
• Experience in purchasing activities, retrieving material quotes from suppliers, and material tracking on orders
• Planning of product life-cycle from initial concept through production and product support.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability and maintainability.
• Perform engineering calculations to determine the size and strength of components. Solve design problems and check computations
contributing to analytical designs.
• Prepare, modify and release drawings created in CAD (Pro-E) to verify fit, form and function of mechanical designs.
• Verify structural acceptability of designs by testing prototypes for reliability using ANSYS software
• Utilize engineering tools such as FMEAs, FEA, and DFMA to validate design content.
• Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs including communicating with suppliers.
• Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions and participate in design reviews.
• Performs other related duties as required (research, investigation, quotation estimates, etc.)
Internship: Product Manufacturing/Quality Testing
PRN Associates Incorporated, Indianapolis, IN OCT 2010 – JAN 2011
JUL 2006 – JAN 2007
Product Manufacturing
• Read and understand Electronic Product Manufacturing Work Instructions
• Manufacture each product according to specifications from the instructed list of raw materials
• Document the progress of each product worked on to help meet Product Compliance requirements
• Attend bi-weekly meetings to discuss any present issues and future concerns, plan for improvements in the manufacturing process,
discuss methods of improving work stations
• Track supply of raw materials, production supplies and tools to support continuous operations.
• Track related inventory records, as required.
Quality Testing
• Responsible for full inspection of product for defects
• Visually inspect for physical wear/tear in products after various manufacturing processes
• Run electrical tests on products to ensure an optimal level of accuracy is maintained for product functionality
• Track defective samples, initiate corrective action requests, and maintain status communications
• Document each tested product to approve for continual in the product development phase
• File Product Error Reports when necessary, tag the failed product with a description of the current issues that need attention for
improvements
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• Impose Cost Reduction through process improvements
• During bi-weekly meetings suggest methods for improving manufacturing process from recognizing a pattern of inaccuracies during
product testing
• Help in project evaluation by performing a full product quality inspection (labels, wear/tears free,
electrical connection accuracy, safety)
• Enforce good organizational habits to maintain safe work environment.
• Ensure each tool and equipment is in working condition.
Customer Service
• Shelby & Stacys Sweet Gemellis LLC, Naples, FL
JUN 2004 – DEC 2005
- Make and sell coffee beverages, ice cream, bakery goods
- Serve customers
- Promote and direct customers to other extension of company properties (restaurants, bars, lounges)
- Engage customers in delightful conversations for promoting future business
- Audit inventory for product orders
- Maintaining a clean appealing and relaxing environment
REFERENCES
Dilip Shah, Marketing Chair
PRN & Associates
2450 Production Drive Indianapolis, IN 46241
Phone: 317-***-**** (work)
Email: *-****@*************.***
(Previous Internship Employer)
Dr. El-Mounayri, Associate Professor & Associate Chair of Mechanical Engineering
IUPUI
723 W. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-***-**** (work)
Email: ********@*****.***
(Design Engineering Professor)
Dr. Orono, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
IUPUI
723 W. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-***-**** (work)
Email: ******@*****.***
(CAD Professor)
Daniel Aw, Associate Professor
IUPUI
723 W. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
***@*****.***
(Advanced CAD/CAM/CAE Professor)
Joshua James Israel, MSME Student
IUPUI
Email: ********@*****.***
(Classmate/Project Partner for Heat Exchanger Design)
Rabul Alam, BSME Graduate, Engineer at Cummins
IUPUI
Email: *******@*****.***
(Classmate/Project Partner for Heat Exchanger Design)
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