Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Praveen Kumar Sharma Cell: +1-313-***-****

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• Recent graduate in MS (Mechanical), major emphasis on Solid mechanics and Automotive design/development.

• Strong background in structural mechanics, modal analysis, heat transfer and thermodynamics & Simulation expertise

(Linear/Non-Linear, Static/Dynamic/Quasi-static, Thermal, Vibration/Modal) in ANSYS, LS DYNA and HyperMesh.

Expert-level ability to conduct numerical analysis and responsible for making field co-relation between virtual (CAE) analysis and experimental data.

• Experience in solid modeling using SolidWorks and CATIA V5.

• Proficient in preparing technical articles and progress reports.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; Quick learner and passionate to learn new things; Creative problem solver and outstanding decision maker; Willing to work with team of diverse people. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S)

(Wayne State University, Detroit, MI)

Courses: (Finite Element Methods - I, Fracture Mechanics, Crashworthiness and Occupant Protection - I, Manufacturing Processing Mechanics, Lean Product Development, Non-Destructive Evaluation)

Aug-2015 – May-2017

GPA: 3.57

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

University of Pune, India

June-2005-Aug2009

GPA: 3.7

SOFTWARE SKILLS

CAE ANSYS-APDL, HyperMesh, OptiStruct, Radioss, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, CAD SolidWorks, CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, AutoCAD

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Product Engineer NVH/CAE Co-op at ZFTRW Sep 2016 – May 2017

• Expertise in NVH testing, hands-on experience with microphones, tachometer, Anechoic chamber, Impact hammer, B & K pulse software.

• Performed the FRF analysis on brake components on different sample size and selected the Min. Nom. And Max. frequency components as per the DOE requirements of OEM’s.

• Perform test on dynamometer for the different combination of frequencies of the brake assembly as per DOE for cold and warm noise, and evaluated the results.

• Perform Modal Analysis on brake assembly and components to find out the natural frequencies of components and instabilities in the assembly. (ANSYS-APDL)

• FRF Correlation of CAE analysis results with results obtained from NVH Test Laboratories for the components to perform the simulation with correct CAE modals.

• Compare vibration characteristics of baseline FE model with experimental testing (mode shapes and natural frequencies)

• Thermal analysis of rotor for single stop from 60MPH to 0 MPH and used the result (temperature) to check structural deformation of rotor.

• Find out the root cause analysis for the instabilities and development the effective countermeasures by removing or adding the material to the respective component

• Inspect the components after the dynamometer testing for Taper Wear measurement of brake pads, LRO Measurement of rotors and for the bond coverage of ships on the pads.

• Perform the tekscan to determine the break pad pressure distribution between pad and rotor.

• Used the LMS for data acquisition for noise on Left, Right and inside the vehicle using head acoustic instrument for electronic parking brake in anechoic chamber.

Mechanical Engineer - Minda Stoneridge LTD, Pune May 2013 – Oct 2014

• Excellent quality fine mesh generation in HyperMesh for Shell and Solid components.

• In analysis, the major working areas are meshing, connections for the whole assembly, deck preparation, error debugging, submitting the run and checking model behavior after completion of the run

• Carried out Nonlinear Static analysis on various parts of the suspension system leaf spring, and clamps.

• Performed the Modal analysis (Mode separation) of the leaf spring assembly and correlated the results with actual test.

• Contact analysis is done for various parts, center of leaf spring between U-bolt, saddle, spacer, leaf’s, lower bracket and axle and sliding parameter has defined between leaf’s.

Application Engineer - Mark Design Solution Pvt LTD, Pune Aug 2011 – March 2013

• Handling projects of customers (Automotive) in supporting them for development of CAE models, assisting development of new CAE methods/standards and ideas for future of Simulations.

• Component & Sub System level FE Analysis on Automobile Vehicle Engines (2-wheeler)

• Prepare the models of Motorcycle assemblies done FE Analysis (Static, Vibration) & Validation of different components of engine like: Connecting Rod and Handle Bars

• Provided the technical Support for HyperMesh, Hyper View, SolidWorks

• Prepared the technical and progress reports.

Mechanical Engineer - Sky Elevators Pvt LTD, Pune Dec 2009 – Aug 2011

• Preliminary Conceptual Design, evaluation of Design Alternatives, created the Drawing, and made 3D model in CAD Package.

• Visiting the site to take measurement of available space, discuss the requirements of client.

• Modelling and Assembly of Parts in Solid Works, Preparation and Release of CAD drawing and Concern Documentation for Production. (Solid Works)

• Performed the static structural, Buckling, Modal and non-linear analysis of columns, sheet metal panels and wire rope

• Responsible for updating material master about inventory control including updating storage location, MRP information like re-order/maximum/minimum levels, lead time as required and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOM).

• Development of Commercial Elevator: Completed the study of Maharashtra safety Act for elevators, Design and implementation of commercial lift for a housing society and commercial complex. Completed the 3D assembly of first prototype and quality check of manufactured parts COLLEGE PROJECTS

Frontal Crash/Side Impact Simulation: FMVSS208 & FMVSS214: Winter-16

• The project aims at identifying the capacity of the vehicle structure to absorb crash energy in frontal crash and Side Impact as tested by NHTSA using FMVSS 208/214(Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and NCAP

(New Cap Assessment Program). (LS Pre-Post, Hyper Mesh & Hyper View; Solver: LS-DYNA)

• Flat frontal & 30 Degrees Left and Right Angular Impact with a rigid wall was set up and studied – Debugged a FE model, cleared penetration and set up initial contact cards.

• Debug Stabilize and setup the car and pole for side impact. Positioned SID-2s dummy within the truck and determined the vehicle velocity and dummy chest velocity profiles different acceleration. (HIC, CSI)

• Determined overall vehicle deformations, crash pulse, barrier force, structural deformation force and analyzed the available crush space and intrusion into occupant space.

• Studied the effects of increasing the yield stress by increasing the SIGY values of Critical components of the car by 50 and 100 percent. Pre-& Post Processing

• The effects of reinforcements to critical components in side impact analysis were observed. Vehicle Roof Crush Simulation: Winter-16

• Quasi-static roof crush & Dynamic drop simulation based on FMVSS 216 test procedure was conducted

• Strength-to-Weight ratio (SWR) of the FE model was compared to test data.

• What if analysis has been conducted using composite materials and roof has been strengthened with less increase in mass compared to increased stiffness.

Super plastic forming simulation of Pre-Formed Sheet: Winter-16

• Pre-formed sheet of 2 mm thickness is formed more to undergo more plastic deformation with controlled strain rates.

• Analysis is performed with applying pressure of 300Mpa, and What if analysis is conducted to improve the material behavior. (Software used: Abaqus CAE and SolidWorks) Fatigue Analysis of a flip-chip Package: Winter-16

• Modelling and meshing of the flip-chip package. Thermal Stress analysis of the package, to do the fatigue analysis.

• Calculation and study the behavior of the thermal stress variation according to variation in the flip-chip package temperatures. (Software used: Abaqus CAE and SolidWorks)

• Apple, I-Phone broken screen solution through CAE Fall - 16

• Product design and development of Apple I-Phone to solve the broken screen problem from concept, design, testing and manufacturing phase, performed DFMEA, GD&T, House of Quality, 8D and CAE for validation.

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