HARIKA GADDAM
E-mail: ******.******@*****.***
**** ******** ***, **********, **-60540 Phone: (630)487-
6819
OBJECTIVE
A career in mechanical engineering that allows me to utilize my technical
and organizational skills in a developing and challenging environment.
SUMMARY
. Over three years of industry experience in CAD based engineering
. 3000 hours of experience in drafting/design using Pro/E
. Proficient in Team Center, PDM and Engineering Central
. Knowledge of engine and machine components design.
. Worked extensively in creating 3D models, assembly and parametric
manufacturing drawings
. Good understanding of GD & T
. Customer-focused with technical problem solving abilities
. Self-motivated and highly organized with strong written and verbal
communication skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. CAD softwares: AutoCAD 2005, Pro-E, Catia
. FEA packages: Pro MECHANICA (Structure)
. Programming: C, .Net, ORACLE
. Operating systems: Windows 7/XP
. PC applications and imaging: MS Office and Adobe Photoshop.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Aug 2009 - Dec 2010
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
May 2005
J.N.T.U, Hyderabad, India
WORK EXPERIANCE
Onsite for CNH America, Burr Ridge, IL(Employer: Cambric Corp.)
Mar2011- Present
Design/ Product Engineer
. Make design/drawing changes as per platform requirements.
. Gather design/drawing changes and requirements from lead engineers
and document.
. Create ECR/ECO's and BOM markups in Engineering Central
. Offshore the design changes to Romania centers
. Review completed designs with Lead engineers.
. Check the completed design/drawing changes from offshore teams and
make design/drawing corrections in Pro/E.
. Manage the CAD data in Team Center and BOM in Engineering Central.
. Release the design changes in Team Center and Engineering Central.
. Make sure timelines are being met for design changes and releases.
Industrial Assessment Center, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Aug2009- Dec 2010
Energy Inspection Engineer
. Performed energy, waste and environmental audits for companies to
minimize energy usage and waste products
. Analyzed utility bill data to determine customer energy performance
parameters.
. Identified and quantified energy conservation opportunities
associated with HVAC, EMS, building shell and heating and cooling
systems
. Performed energy savings calculations, developing cost estimates and
written descriptions of energy conservation measures
. Prepared technical presentations on energy reduction opportunities
for customers
. Recorded customer's energy and cost savings from industries after
they implemented energy recommendations
Avineon Private Limited, India.
Jul 2008 - Dec 2008
Design Engineer
. Designed and detailed cooling system mounting brackets and fan
shrouds.
. Modeled and assembled different engine parts, created exploded
views, detailed
drawings and specifications.
. Modeled and routed fuel and coolant lines.
. Created group drawings and Bill of Material(BOM)
Infotech Enterprises Limited, India.
Jun 2007 - Jun 2008
Junior CAD Engineer
. Designed CAC, radiator and exhaust pipes.
. Designed exhaust shields and their mounting brackets.
. Designed front and rear engine mounting brackets.
. Designed mounting brackets for various types of air cleaners.
. Performed interference checks in the master model with designed
components.
. Checked quality of 3D models & 2D drawings as per client's
standards.
. Created parametric drawings per clients standards.
. Prepared presentations for client's review of designed components.
. Created piece part, group drawings and BOM list.
. Trained new employees in Pro/E and drawing practices.
. Communicated with On-site team for completion of projects on time.
CAD Institute, Hyderabad, India.
Jun 2005 - May 2007
CAD Instructor
. Trained undergraduate students in basics of AutoCAD and Pro-E
. Prepared training materials for students
. Assisted students with their undergraduate projects
RELATED COURSE WORK
CAD using Pro/Engineer, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Design
Optimization, Finite Element Method Applications, Mechanics of Solids,
Building Energy Management, Advance Dynamics, Thermal Engineering,
Automobile Engineering, Production Technology, Industrial Management,
Metallurgy and Material Science
HONORS
. Awarded graduate assistantship.
. Best Associate award from Infotech Enterprises
. Outstanding track record of performance includes numerous
commendations and achievement proclamations as well as cash awards
and letters of appreciation
. Member of student body P.R.R.M Engineering college