Mechanical Engineering Project

BHAVIN DEGADWALA

**** ******** ****. *** #***, Dallas TX-75252

***************@*******.***

Contact # 214-***-****

CAPABILITY PROFILE:

• Quick learner with hands on experience of sustainable 3D designs and Structural and thermal analysis

• Innovative and experienced in new product development

• Knowledgeable in different manufacturing processes

• Trained in SAP project system (Product Lifecycle management) module

• Deep understanding and knowledge of project management with costing an forecasting

• Highly skilled with project portfolio management using SAP and Microsoft Project

• Expert with 3D modeling software like PRO-E and Solid works and 2D modeling software like AutoCAD.

• Used Finite element method to solve various structural problems and thermal problems.

• Reliable with process Piping Design with knowledge of ASME codes (Y14.5 and B31.3)

• Conceptual knowledge of Lean and six sigma process

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

• 2D & 3D modeling software: AutoCAD, Pro-e, Solid works, NX

• Analysis software: Ansys (Mechanical & Icepak),

• Other Software: MS office, MS project, SAP – PLM (Project system)

• Programming language: C, C++, MATLAB

PROFESSIONAL:

GE Energy (Plano, TX) June-Aug 2011

Designation: Intern in Mechanical Engineering (DC-DC OEM products)

• Extensively worked on Ansys ICEpak to simulate the thermal distribution on DC-DC BMP module

• Successfully designed a new fixture in pro-e which can produce more accurate and results in less time.

• Thoroughly used FLIR camera to achieve the better thermal image.

• Compared the results of simulations and measured data from wind tunnel.

• Worked on estimation of the work order

• Designed and fabricate fixture in order to achieve better results from the real time testing.

• Designed and automated more efficient wind tunnel for faster results.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

Designation: Teaching Assistant (CAD Technology) Aug-Dec 2011

• Helping Dr. Oziel Rios in preparing course work.

• Assisting students in Problem solving and learning process of using Pro-Engineering.

• Designing CAD projects for students to give hands on project experience with Pro-Engineering.

• Designed Automobile V-8 engine for demonstration of the students.

Designation: Research Assistant Aug 2011-May 2012

• Aggressively designed and develop the idea of using 3rd Dimension in DC-DC converter to reduce the size

• Used numerous software to estimate the thermal patent in new converter module

• Designed new enclosure for the DC-DC converter using Thermo electric coolers

• Applied Peltier effect for the thermal management of the newly designed converter.

• Proved better performance and size reduction up to 40% of the newly designed DC-DC converter.

PUBLICATION:

• “The Peltier effect for thermal management of the compact sized dc-dc converter using 3d mosfet design.”

International Mechanical engineering congress and Exposition (Imece)-2012

Technimont ICB (India) Jan-Dec 2009

Designation: Intern in Mechanical Engineering

• Designed 3D models for piping structures using Solidworks.

• Designed different valves (gate valve, ball valves and check valves) to support the LNG terminals.

• Extensively worked on Maintenance of LNG receiving terminals.

• Designed structural analysis for new full-containment storage tanks and custom designed valves.

• Used AutoCAD for the onsite piping structure design.

• Solved different safety issues in designing of process pipes.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (India) Aug-Dec 2008

Designation: Intern / co-op in Mechanical Engineering

• Improved knowledge of product life cycle management

• Learned project management tool like Microsoft project and SAP

• Used ERP system for better planning of resources.

• Learned warehouse management for better inventory control and resource control

• Managed LNG and LPG production detailing

• Worked on forecast of LPG production for last quarter (2008-2009)

Hindalco industries (unit: Birla copper, Gujarat, India) June-Aug 2008

Designation: Trainee

• Improvised concepts of manufacturing and productivity by working at the manufacturing plant.

• Practiced Ansys-thermal for extruded copper wires.

• Performed daily maintenance of pumps and pipelines of electro-plating process for the refinery plant.

• Actively participated in different manufacturing processes like wire extrusion and Electroplating of copper

• Designed 3D models for customized copper electrodes for manufacturing

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA-3.25

The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX AUG-2012

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering GPA-3.75

Gujarat University, Gujarat, India Aug-2009

HONORS AND AFFILIATION:

• ASME student member – North Texas chapter 2010-2012

• Autism Society of America 2010

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