NAMRATHA TATA
San Diego, CA-*****
313-***-**** *********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a rewarding career in the field of Mechanical Engineering -
Medical Devices that will involve working on challenging projects that help
in enhancing my skills and knowledge
Educational Background
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.67
San Diego State University, CA, USA
Bachelors in Production Engineering GPA: 3.85
Anna University, India
software Skills
Analysis Tools : Finite Element Analysis, Ansys, Matlab, Electro
Chemical MFC application
Modeling Tools : Pro E, Solid Works, Auto CAD, Solid Edge, MEMS Layout and
Design
Languages : C, C++, HTML, UNIX, RDBMS, ORACLE, JAVA, J2EE
Computer skills : Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Powerpoint
WORK EXPERIENCE
. Research Assistant and lead person for class 100 cleanroom operations
- Micro- Electro-Mechanical- Systems lab, San Diego State University, CA
Thesis: Characterization of High Efficiency Collection Micro-array Bio
Sensor
Responsibilities:
o Lead person in biosensor design and fabrication (2D/3D
photolithography, metal deposition, liftoff, wafer dicing and
etching)
o Building mask layouts for microarrays (solar, OLED, lab-on-chip
devices, and CD microfluidic devices)
o Manufacture of PDMS seal for use in biochip packaging unit
o Design of packaging unit using solidworks and fabrication using CNC
machining
o Expert-level experience in Mechanical, Electrical and
Electrochemical characterization of MEMS and semi-conductor devices
using based data acquisition systems such as four-probe tester and
electrochemical MFC analyzer
. Intern at Bharath Heavy Electricals Ltd.(BHEL), India (Jan
2006 - Apr 2006)
Department: OP&C department and Welding Research Institute
Role: Manufacturing engineering intern
Project Title: Optimization of process parameters in robotic welding
machine
Responsibilities:
o Worked in production environment with operators to understand the
working of various machineries involved in machine shop.
o Developed root cause analysis and FMEA process flow documents.
o Optimizated process parameters based on Statistical Process Control
tools - Taguchi Optimization Technique, Regression analysis, ANOVA
tables.
o Designed, developed and implemented an improved version of welding
torch using Auto CAD for better weld quality and ergonomics.
o Tested defects in welded valves using NDT methods such as x-ray and
liquid penetrant technique.
Projects and Researches
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Balloon Catheter
Design
. Visited Sharp Memorial Hospital and gathered knowledge on various
Catheterization techniques and communicated with physicians for
understanding the practical difficulties encountered during the
procedure
. Generated design solutions for high pressure PTCA balloon catheter
(Over The Wire technique) for angioplasty using Solid Works
. FEM lab analysis of balloon inflation time, stress in the wall of the
catheter and balloon
. Generation of design and intellectual property documentation including
Instructions for use, Design constraints and assumption, Bill of
materials, Bonding and assembly methods, Sterilization technique,
Testing, etc according to FDA standards
Design of Cervical Spinal Implant
. Carried out extensive research and took part in live demonstrations on
Spinal Implants through field trip at Nu Vasive and carried out
discussions with expert surgeons
. Analysis of bio materials in use for medical devices
. A Total Disc Replacement Device for a spinal implant in cervical
region was designed using Pro-E based on substantially equivalence
concept and analyzed using FEM lab
. Design control documents were submitted according to FDA CFR 21 807
and ASTM standards using 510(k) submission and control documents
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Class 100 Cleanroom
. Worked on FEMLAB models for class 100 cleanroom, SDSU
. Optimized the design criteria for airflow velocity and temperature
variation
Tracking of Components
. "Tracking of collectively managed components in Enterprise Resource
Planning environment" was performed in Bharath Heavy Electricals Limited,
India
. Dealt with tracking and successfully managing the information regarding
the movement of collectively processed components from stores to the
shipping department using ABAP/4,Advanced Business Application
Programming
Development of CNC Programming
. "Development of CNC Programming and Tooling for turning ARS 140 valve
body in VDF machine" involved a group of 3 members, studying the
profile of the valve and developing the CNC program for the contour
using various cycles.
Drill Spindle Automation
. A 3 member design project carried out at JJCET, India involved developing
PLC programming for the automation of drill spindle
. The chuck hold/release and tools change operations were automated
Jigs and Fixtures for a Motor Adaptor
. Jigs and fixtures for a motor adapter was a design project at JJCET,
India where AutoCAD and Solid Edge models were developed for precise
manufacturing of the part.
Awards and Recognitions
. Won Dean's award for presenting "Image Processing of Novel All-Polymer
High Collection Efficiency Bio-chip using MATLAB for Pathogen
Detection" in the Student Research Symposium (2009), SDSU, California.
. Ranked 8th at the University Examinations (2002-2006) in the
department of Production Engineering, Anna University that comprises
of 273 colleges.
. Secured 1st place in "National Science Congress 2000", a state level
competition for project titled "Role of Community in Ensuring Health
Rights" in November 2000.
References available upon request