Mechanical Engineering Engineer
Resume:
AMOL A. GAIKWAD
Major - Mechanical Engineering
Phone: 001-704-***-****
Charlotte, NC-28262, USA
E-mail: ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position in the field of Mechanical Engineering where
I can utilize my knowledge & expertise and contribute to the success of the
company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Engineer (Product Development), Hardee by EVH MFG. Co, SC
July 2009- Oct 2009
Project: Designed and developed a Hydraulic Boom Mower
. Worked as a member of the Engineering team to develop a machine for
commercial use
. Assisted in designing the parts of the hydraulic boom mower using Pro-
E Wildfire 2 & AutoCAD
. Analyzed kinematic mechanisms of the designed product
. Created layout and assembly drawings with bill of materials (BOM) and
detailed drawings for machining, assembly and welding
Volunteer Research Assistant, UNC Charlotte
March 2009-July 2009
. Writing technical research paper based on master's thesis
. Performing crash simulations for NCDOT Cable Median Barrier project
using LS-DYNA
Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UNC Charlotte
Aug 2007- Dec 2008
. Performed crash simulations using LS-DYNA non-linear FE code for
different impact angle and speed of vehicle with cable median barrier
(NCDOT Project)
. Developed analytical model and simulation for the vehicle collision
with road side safety structures
. Performed non linear analysis using non linear materials for the
structural hardware
. Utilized efficient contact algorithms to reduce computational time for
the computer simulations
. Applied new contact algorithms (Automatic-general-contact and
Automatic-single-surface) effectively including traditional nodes-to-
surface contact algorithm
. Improved and modified NCAC (National Crash Analysis Centre) FE Cable
Median Barrier (CMB) model to make it computationally efficient and
numerically stable
. Used Hypermesh as a preprocessor to modify and developed the FE CMB
model
. Used Ls-Prepost and Hyperview as a Postprocessor
. Optimized cable heights to reduce the severity of accidents.
Teaching Assistant, UNC Charlotte Mar
2007-May 2007
. Grading for 'Dynamics of Machinery I', an undergraduate course level
Material Science Lab Assistant, UNC Charlotte
Mar 2007-May 2007
. Helped Professor in setting up the Material Science Laboratory right
from start
. Assisted in selecting and ordering different Scientific Instruments
Trainee Engineer, Hi-Tech Engineering Corporation, Pune, India
Jun 2005 - Nov 2006
. Dealt with manufacturing of sugar factory and distillery equipments
. Hands on experience with Lathe, drilling and Milling machines
. Participated and guided safety reviews, and administrative functions
required to support these activities
Rotational Training, Cummins India Ltd., Pune, India
Jun 2004-July 2004
Internship, Pegasus Castalloy Ltd., Pune, India
July 1999 - Nov 1999
. Rotational training on furnaces and die casting methods
. Hardness testing of the Aluminium engine cylinder block before and
after heat treatment process
SKILLS
Tools and packages: LS-DYNA, Hypermesh 8.0, LS-Prepost, Hyperview,
ABAQUS, ANSYS, Pro-E
Wildfire 2.0, AutoCAD, MATLAB, MS OFFICE
Languages: Basic familiarity with C and C++
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Master Thesis: "Finite Element Modeling of Cable Median Barriers used
in Crash Simulations"
In this research work, the new FE cable median barrier (CMB) model has been
developed and LS-DYNA non-linear FE code used to analyze it. In the new
model, cables and hook-bolts are modeled using beam elements. The beam-to-
beam and beam-to-shell contacts are explored between cables/hook-bolts and
cables/vehicle parts respectively. The new model is computationally more
efficient and numerically stable when compared to the National Crash
Analysis Center's (NCAC) CMB model.
Finite Element Analysis of Cantilever Beam
Simple cantilever beam analyzed using plane stress elements to understand
the various modeling issues such as element capabilities, effect of aspect
ratio and solution convergence rate. The CST, Q4 and Q8 elements were used
to analyze these effects. The results obtained compared with beam theory
solution.
Finite Element Analysis of Bicycle Frame
The bicycle frame is analyzed for maximum stresses in vertical bending and
horizontal impact test using the ABAQUS/Standard FEA code. Model developed
compared using beam and shell elements separately. Isotropic and
anisotropic material properties used for analysis. Results are compared
using different materials for bicycle frame.
Design Optimization of Bicycle Frame
Optimized design of a bicycle frame for minimum weight & cost within the
constraints of stresses and mean crushing force by changing the diameter of
bicycle frame. Impact test performed using LS-DYNA. Stress and crushing
force constraint functions generated using HiPPO software and optimization
using GimOPT software, which uses Feasible Sequential Quadratic
Programming.
Electro-Mechanical Beam Engine
Electro Mechanical Beam Engine is a type of prime mover based on four bar
mechanism. In this engine, electrical energy is converted to magnetic
energy, which is further converted to mechanical energy. The main advantage
of the engine is it requires less electrical energy compared to other prime
movers.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Dec 2008
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Aug 2005
University of Pune, Pune, India, First Class with Distinction
Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
Jul 2000
Government Polytechnic Pune, India, First Class with Distinction
COURSEWORK
Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Mathematics I &
II, Theory of Elasticity, Engineering Design Optimization, Machine Design,
Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Theory of Machines, Applied
Mechanics, Strength of Materials
References available on request
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