Mohit Bansal
*******@***.***
Peoria, IL 61614
1-906-***-**** (USA)
Objective: Seeking a full time position in the field of Mechanical
Engineering in Apr 2013.
Education:
Michigan Technological University (MTU), Houghton, MI, USA
MS Mechanical Engineering (focus NVH)
Aug '05-May '07
Advisor: Dr. Chuck Van Karsen
Co-Advisor: Dr. Mohan D. Rao
GPA 4.0/4.0
National Institute Of Technology (NIT, formerly REC), Kurukshetra, India
BS Mechanical Engineering
Aug '99 - July '03
GPA 3.8/4.0
Skill & Experience:
. Masters degree in Mechanical engineering with specialization in NVH
. 4 years CAE experience in Finite Element Analysis & 2 years in dynamics
measurements
. Proficient in using Hypermesh, Simlab, Nastran, Abaqus solver, LMS,
Matlab and I-DEAS
. 4 months internship experience at Caterpillar at their Tech Center,
Global Engine Development Business Unit in Engine, Structures, Dynamics &
Noise group
. Testing and correlation experience
. 2 years manufacturing experience in quality, production & inventory
management
. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Work Experience:
Caterpillar Inc., Engine Systems Simulation, Tech Center
Oct'08-Present
Engineer (FEA Analyst)
. Conducted & coordinated Modal Test b/w ESS & Engine, Structures,
Dynamics & Noise (ESDN) groups. Responsibilities include post process
the Engine & Machine vibration test data using Datk for FEA VST & VMER
input, correlate the modal test to the Normal mode analysis in FEA
. Performed gload, frequency response analysis, normal mode, VST, VMER,
BJA, Press fit on multiple T4i, T4F, CPI projects which requires high
priority such as CEM, PETU tank, C175, Oil pan etc.
. Developed a technique to correctly model the wiring harness &
correlated the harness modal test with the FEA analysis
. Provided high quality work by following the best practices for welded
structures. Rework due to VS&I errors had reduced and solution to the
customer was delivered on time
. Correlated the test data with the FEA model which was further helpful
in predicting the right parameters such as modulus, stiffness,
material properties etc. This reduces the time in
developing/validating the component before the part actually goes into
production
Caterpillar Inc., Precision Engine Components, Morganton, NC
June '08-Sep '08
Manufacturing Velocity Engineer (ERDP)
. Worked as a Caterpillar Production System (CPS) green belt on
improvement project teams with Value Steam Transformation (VST) focus.
VST includes specific concepts and tools applicable to each of the 3
CPS Systems - Operating, Cultural and Management
. Responsibilities included identifying improvement opportunities,
defining & financially justifying projects & participated in team
activities to execute projects using PQVC for process measurements &
prioritization
. Produced quality outputs such as safety improvement concepts, new
capital introduction (NCI) process leadership, and provided a
technical eye for automation projects during the VST
. Identified, defined & financially justified projects using 6 sigma
methodology by communicating with CPS operations team. Also, provided
feasible solutions to the problem to reduce waste
. Searched, identified & contacted potential preferred & non-preferred
vendors/suppliers for obtaining equipments that fixes PQVC issues with
minimum downtime, maximum operability & ease of maintenance
. Actively participated in group discussions to provide suggestions &
practical ideas. Come up with the idea of FIFO lane b/w Mazaks & heat
treat operations
. Leaded 3 NCI projects & supported another NCI project to plan, execute
and implement new production capital equipment
1) Laser Marking System - To replace chemical etch and automate the
process
2) Steel Storage - To bring the bar stocks to the Cat facility rather
then keeping at the supplier site
3) Lifting devices - To improve safety & ergo issues and to reduce
waste
4) Cartridge Pin Grinders - To automate the complete process to reduce
waste, eliminate ergo issues etc.
5) Andon System - To meet the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
requirements & to look into effective way of using & installing Andon
lights & flags system in the entire facility
. Actively involved in a 5 day Rapid Improvement Workshop (RIW) on
Piston Pin Scrap Reduction
1) A group activity built around the 6 sigma DMAIC process in which
team identified & implemented a significant improvement in a process
2) Discovered root causes from the workshop related to defects,
safety, ergo, process etc issues. CI cards were placed to implement the
ideas & solutions and were in progress
3) Suggested ideas to keep the parts in the same orientation to
improve Non Destructive Testing (NDT) reliability & to reduce taper at
Supfina
Caterpillar Inc., Champaign Simulation Center, Research Park, IL
Jan '08-May '08
Senior Associate Engineer (ERDP)
. Performed gload & normal mode finite element analysis on 973D
Hydraulic Tank for baffle plate fatigue failure (CDIM project), 966H &
Catalyst Cab door for stress and durability in accordance to Virtual
Shake Table (VST) & NVH guidelines
. Successfully completed the project within given time frame for CDIM
issues
. Used post processing tools such as Hyperview & Abacus viewer to
diagnose static & dynamic related problems in the light fabricated
components being used in Cat machines
Caterpillar Inc., Tech Center, Global Engine Development - NA
May '07-Dec '07
Senior Associate Engineer (ERDP)
. Coordinated & executed testing activities in support of Engine Systems
Development. Responsibilities included setup test as dictated by
contracts, collect data, interpret, document & report the results.
This requires skills in collecting & analyzing customer requirements,
interpreting contracts, data analysis, strain gage skills etc
. Leaded, planned, conducted & executed various test on large, medium &
small size engine that includes torsional vibration of the gears,
wobbling of the flywheel and the damper using proximity probes, water
lines vibes test, bellow vibes test, strain measurement on oil pan
using strain gages
. Conducted, analyzed & reported results of a modal test on various size
engines & harness
. Recommended design changes of CRS Ext tube crack. Awarded with
"Multiple Minds & Hands" certificate of appreciation for good team
work
. Involved with project management office personnel to bring all the
ESDN work into Primavera software for effectively planning the
projects, personnel time & resources used in ESDN
Michigan Tech, Dynamic Systems Laboratory
Aug '05-Apr '07
Graduate Research Assistant
. Developed a full Volvo Cab model to estimate modal parameters
. Experimental Modal Analysis of structures to understand and reduce its
vibration behavior
. Evaluated & validated the Inverse Based Sub-structuring Approach at
Michigan Tech to predict the stiffness & damping of the system
eliminating sub-structure modal test
M/s Steel Weld Industries, Karnal, India
Aug '03-July '05
Manager
. The Company engaged in manufacturing of MS welding electrodes E-6013.
Clients spread across Northern India
. Annual turnover of the company was greater than 0.50 million USD with
40 employees on-site and 25 dealers
. Responsibilities included Quality control, Production management and
Inventory control.
. Achieved a 5% reduction in the production cost, 2004
Internships:
Caterpillar Inc., Tech Center, Global Engine Development - NA
Aug '06-Dec '06
Corporate Intern (Associate Engineer)
. Supported the project on Cavitation of Cylinder liner & block of C18
Engine by analyzing the previously acquired test data using Data
Analysis Toolkit (DATK)
. Found the experimental technique of analyzing the Cavitation and how
to correlate the Cylinder Liner motion with the pressure fluctuation
of the coolant surrounding the liner
. Performed SIMO modal test on C-175 Twin Turbo Compressor, C-175
Petroleum engine, C-175 Turbo Compressor, C-32 Marine engine, Turbo
Bellows, C-18 Heat Exchanger using ME'scope and LX-10
. Developed and implemented software using Test Reference Identification
Procedure (TRIP) technique to select multiple reference points for a
modal test of a complex structure
. Developed a Matlab code to calculate the synchronous average of the
transducer measurements during the steady state condition of the
engine for 'n' complete cycles of the engine
. Took Thermal Images of C-15, C-13 Engine to look at the temperatures
of Turbo, exhaust manifold and CRS assembly
. Supported and acquired the skin temperature measurement of C-15 2007
DPF using thermocouples, assembly strain on the instrumented studs of
C-15 Tier 3 VVA stud DOE test
. Instrumented and acquired ODS data on CGI (Clean Gas Induction) cooler
of C-7 & C-9 Engine for 2007 MR Truck to look at the vibration level
of the cooler with respect to the Engine block
Ford Escorts Agri Machinery Group, Faridabad, India
June '01-July '01
Intern
. Escorts Agri Machinery Group, Faridabad, is a Farm Machinery
equipments manufacturing Company, with more than 15 plants spread
across the country
. The training included widespread study of Hydraulic Assembly & Gear
Box Assembly
. Learnt the functioning of various departments of the Company and their
functions
National Fertilizers Ltd. (NFL), Panipat, India
June '02-July '02
Intern
NFL is a public Ltd. Company into manufacturing of Fertilizers
. Training was in the department of Offsites and Utilities department
. Studied the functioning of centrifugal pumps and cooling towers
. Was selected among a short listed candidate list of 35 for training
Technical Skills:
Operating Systems: Windows 98/XP/Vista
Softwares: LMS Test.Lab, LMS Virtual.Lab, LMS Cada-X, ME'scope, Siglab
spectral acquisition, Oscilloscope, 01dB Symphonie, NI USB DAQ, Quatro
DAQ, I-deas 11, Unigraphics, Hypermesh, Abaqus, MS Office, MS Word,
Excel, Power Point, LX-10, Data Analysis Toolkit (DATK), Minitab, SAS,
Simlab, Pro-e
Languages: C++, Matlab, Graphical User Interface
Achievements:
. Edited and suggested changes in the calculations & outline of the
document, "Standard Test Method for Measurement of Normal Incidence
Sound Transmission of Acoustical Materials Based on the Transfer
Function Method", being under consideration within an ASTM technical
committee to make it an ASTM standard
. Reduced production cost by 5% at M/s Steel Weld Industries
. Awarded with Merit Scholarship Certificates by N.I.T.K in almost all
semesters
. Graduated 3rd out of 100 in undergraduate class
. Selected for the NFL training among a batch of 35 trainees
. Secured Merit certificate in 10th grade in Mathematics
Extra-Curricular Activities:
. Worked as a coach in Engineering Learning Center (ELC), 2006 & 2007
Mechanical Engineering Department, MTU, Michigan
. Assisted my classmates in solving analytical and experimental homework
problems
. Member of "MECHSOC", society of Mechanical Engineering students,
N.I.T.K
. Active member of sponsorship committee of CONFLUENCE 2002, a national
level cultural festival organized by N.I.T.K
. Active member of National Service Scheme (NSS)
. Active member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
Projects:
Evaluation of the Inverse FRF Based Sub-structuring (IFBS) Approach Applied
to Plexiglas Plates
Jan '07-
May '07
. To utilize two plates to conduct an experiment based on this approach
. To predict the response functions of discretely connected structures
from response spectra of the complete system
. To verify the experimental results using a lumped parameter dynamic
model & FEA model
. To validate the formulation of IFBS
Experimental Vibro-Acoustic Analysis of Whirlpool Washing Machine & Dryer
May '06-
Aug '06
. To measure sound power, intensity & particle velocity of Whirlpool
electric & gas Dryer by Intensity Probe using LMS Cada-X software
. To analyze operational deflection shapes (ODS) under operating
conditions of Whirlpool Washing machine and Dryer
. To characterize the Washing machine by estimating modal parameters
applying Single Input Multiple Output (SIMO) and Curve fitting
techniques using LMS Test.Lab
. To perform Signature analysis of the Washing machine components during
sweep up of the motor using LMS Test.Lab
Performance Analysis of Briggs and Stratton Mufflers
Jan '06-April '06
. Worked as a Group leader for the project at MTU
. To experimentally perform, evaluate and analyze methods to measure
Muffler transmission loss.
. To validate the method using standard muffler with known
characteristics
. To develop and implement post processing software for further
calculations of transmission loss
Experimental Modal Analysis of 210-B Volvo Excavator Cab
Jan '06- April '06
. Worked in a team at MTU
. To characterize the Cab by estimating modal parameters applying
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and Curve fitting techniques
using LMS Test.Lab
. To validate the results using Principle Component Analysis (PCA),
Multiple Coherence, Reciprocity, Synthesis, MIFs and understand the
dynamics of Volvo Cab
ODS and Signature Analysis of Briggs and Stratton Genset & Garden Tractor
Engine
Jan '06-
April '06
. Worked in a group at MTU
. To acquire operational deflection data of different components of
Generator using LMS Test.Lab and analyze the shapes at frequencies of
interest
. To perform Signature analysis of Briggs and Stratton garden Tractor's
engine with Anti Vibration System (AVS) technology for its Whine
problem in certain range of rpm of the crankshaft using LMS Test.Lab
. To estimate modal parameters applying MIMO of internal parts of the
engine to further analyze its Whine problem and validate the Signature
analysis data of garden Tractor
Challenge X: Balancing of a modified V-Twin Prototype Engine
Aug '05-Dec '05
. Worked in a team at Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) on
vibration issues of the engine for the MTU Challenge X enterprise
. To achieve balancing of a modified V-twin engine provided by Kohler
Company using Two Plane Balancing Method
. Achieved a 36% reduction in vibration amplitude
Experimental Modal Analysis of Briggs and Stratton Genset Frame
Aug '05-Dec '05
. Worked in a group of 2 at MTU
. To characterize the frame by estimating modal parameters applying
Single Input Multiple Output (SIMO) and Curve fitting techniques using
ME'scope
. To validate the results using Modal Assurance Criteria (MAC) and by
Synthesizing FRF's
Computer Aided Design of Friction Clutch Plate of an Automobile
Aug '02-May '03
. Worked in a group for the final year project at N.I.T.K
. To design a friction Clutch plate using C program
. Inputs used were 2 variables (max. torque and max. power) for
automatically showing the other dimensions of the Clutch plate
. Adjudged the 2nd best project in the department