Engineer Mechanical

Ganesh Narayanan

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Harrison NJ 07029

Ph: 973-***-****

Email:*************@*****.***

Objective:

Seeking a challenging position of Materials Engineer to Develop, Process, Testing of Materials

used for diversified application

A Dynamic Materials Engineer with expertise in Polymers (Elastomers, Plastics, Coatings),

Composites, Nano materials, Characterization and Testing of Materials, Structure-Property

relationship, compound development. Additional skills in Mathematical modeling, Data analysis

and Statistical methods, Machining equipments, Tool and Fixture design, Strength of Materials

and Design of Elements, Knowledge about Process Excellence and Lean Manufacturing

Summary of Qualifications:

• Over three years of Materials Engineering Experience

• Immense knowledge about different materials(Polymers, Metals, Nano Materials,

Asphalt, Adhesives, Coatings, Composites) and compounding them for specific

Applications

• Hands on Compounding, Extrusion, Molding (Injection, Compression, rotational),

Design, Modification, Casting knowledge about most polymers especially Elastomers

including Poly Urethanes

• Hands on experience in Mechanical, Rheological, Morphological and Thermal

Testing Instruments

• Excellent creative ability and problem solving skills

• Excellent Project Management and General Management skills

• Sound ability to identify problems, analyze and resolve them

• Knowledge of Tool design, Design of elements, Lean Manufacturing, Process

excellence, FDA Standards.

• Excellent computer skills such as MS Office, Lotus Notes and aided tools such as

Mathematica, Origin 6.0, Minitab, SAS.

• Excellent Interpersonal skills, Oral and Written Communication skills, Reporting,

Analytical and Self motivation skills

• Excellent ability to do multi tasking and prioritize based on dead lines

• Ability to work in a group, Train and Learn from the co employees

• Knowledge of standardized testing methods and procedures (ASTM, ISO, DIN).

Professional Experience

GAF-Elk Materials Corporation 12/08-07/09

Materials Engineering Technician (Contract Position)

• Involved in the research group developing the low cost, High performance Asphalt

based Roofing shingle material

• Prepare Asphalt coating on Metal coupons based on specifications

• Propose, Prepare and Perform the chemical modification on the roofing granules

• Apply the Modified Granules on the Asphalt coated metal coupons, Evaluate the

various Mechanical tests on the sample

• Analyze the data; Propose process control techniques for enhancement for further

analysis.

• Document, Present it to the Managers

• Conduct plant trials based on the lab test data, compare the results, proposed new

chemical modifications

New Jersey Institute of Technology 03/07-08/07

Lab Assistant

• Involved in the smart coatings project funded by US Army-University collaboration

• Develop, various Paint Chemistry based on epoxies, acrylic with corrosion exhibiting

filler

• Simulate corrosion reaction based on salt water

• Analyze the Data, Propose further modification, Report and Document the data

Madras Institute of Technology, Madras India 06/04-06/06

R&D Engineer

• Proposed, Prepared low cost alternative for producing Organically modified clays

for filler material in elastomer compound

• Performing Compounding and Development of Elastomeric Compound using

Material Knowledge

• Analyze Research data and propose further improvements in the compound system.

• Apply Process control techniques for achieving the best results and improving the

process

• Analyze test data

• Prepare design specification as required

• Write full reports and document the Data

• Write Laboratory procedures (SOP,JSA) on clay modifications, compounding

according to the standards

• Write technical reports on the findings

• Research for updates in the Materials, Processes, Manufacturing process

Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam, India 10/03-05/04

Research Intern

• Involved in research team working on utilizing recycled Polyethylene as reinforcing

filler for rubber composites.

• Perform Rubber compounding, Rheological and morphological experiments,

compression molding of the samples

• Run Mechanical test procedures and analyze and prepare full report of the data

• Present the findings.

Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 08/06-05/08

M.S in Material Science and Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam India 08/00-05/04

B Tech (equ to B.S) in Polymer Engineering

Sri Nallalaghu Polytechnic 08/97-06/00

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Certification from Rubber Research Institute of India, Kerala, India 2004

Skills

Instruments: Haake Rheocord Extruders (Twin and single screw extruder, Molding Machines

(Injection and compression molding, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Thermo Gravimetric

Analyzer (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Universal Testing Machine (Zwick

& Instron), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Dynamic

Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Atomic Force

Microscope (AFM)

Computer skills Operating System: MS Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT/2000, XP, UNIX, Linux,

MS-DOS.

Programming: Basic, C/C++, Interested in Learning Java

Applied Software: MS Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Lotus Notes 8,

Mathematica, Origin 6.0.Minitab, SAS, Basic Knowledge in CAD/CAM, Matlab.

Professional Associations

• Secretary of Society of Plastics Engineer, NJIT student’s chapter (Treasurer)

• Member in Society of Plastics and Rubber Technologists, MIT India.

Honors and Achievements

• Graduated with rank of 3/72 students in the Diploma program 2000

• Best Undergraduate Thesis and Dissertation award 2004

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