Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
Vaidhya Komura
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Over 3 years of mechanical engineering experience in various phases of product development cycle with experience in mechanical design, analysis, development and implementation applications.
Proficient at creating detailed part and assemblies mechanical design using CAD/CAM tools like AutoCAD, CATIA V5, PRO- ENGINEER and SOLIDWORKS.
Hands on expertise in CAE using ANSYS, Hypermesh and ABAQUS to perform structural analysis(FEA) following global CAE guidelines and processes.
Proficiency in PPAP, generating program controlling documentation, B.O.M and developing DFMEA/FMEA to improve yield, functionality and reproducibility of large scale production.
Experience in developing new engineering analysis capabilities in powertrain(NVH), breaking systems,chassis and transmission.
Experience in developing test method, generate and maintain design specification, DOE and product optimization.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and Microsoft Visio for application design.
Ability to work well in an empowered team environment, supporting each other, trusting each other, taking initiative and assuming leadership roles as they surface.
Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills; expert at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan GPA: 3.5/4 Dearborn, MI,USA
MS, Mechanical Engineering April 2017
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology GPA: 3.8/4 Hyderabad, India
BS, Mechatronics Engineering May 2015
Relevant Coursework: Automotive Powertrain, Powertrains NVH, Vehicle Dynamics, Digital Manufacturing, Vehicle Packaging/ Ergonomics Engineering, Vehicle Thermal Management, Fracture and Fatigue Considerations in Design, Finite Element Analysis, Automobile Engineering, Production Design and Assembly Automation
SOFTWARES AND TOOLS
CAD/CAE Tools: CatiaV5, AUTOCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer, ANSYS, Hypermesh, ABAQUS, PTC Creo, 3D- Printing, G & M codes in part programming.
Programming/ Simulation Tools: C, Matlab (Basic) Simulink, P-simulator and H-simulator,
MS Office Suit, Minitab, PSPICE, Lab View, PLC programming.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant for NVH Lab January 2016 - December 2016
University of Michigan
Guided a batch of 60 students with the use of NVH testing equipment to perform FRF measurements, order tracking measurements (sound filter), Sound Intensity Measurement, Sound Field Levels in an anechoic chamber using SPL meter, Acoustical material absorption coefficient and modal analysis using ANSYS.
Lectured and demonstrated experiments to get familiar with LMS/ Siemen test lab software and using digital signal analyzer SCADAS 111.
Design and Analysis Engineer Intern July 2014-January 2015
Tata Motors, Hyderabad
Worked closely with CAD/CAE, manufacturing and assembly on disk brake rotors of Tata- Indica.
Analyzed different operating conditions while brake application and brake release and performed FMEA methodology reviews on each component to identify all potential failure modes to ensure DFMEA critical parameters are addressed.
Analyzed braking deceleration, power absorbed during braking, wind resistance on braking, brake fade, brake lock up and ABS.
Design/ Manufacturing Engineer May 2013-August 2013
Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad
Engaged in AUTO CAD, PTC- Creo and Catia V5 for design of 2D drawings, 3D models and assemblies of industrial tooling and machine design.
Involved in development of 3D models using PRO-E, Catia V5 for new products and changes to existing products as per industry design standards and performed FEA analysis on the models.
Provided technical support to manufacturing operations through the specification of tooling equipment and methods required for new programs.
Worked with rapid prototyping and generated Bill of materials (BOM).
Student Research Intern April 2012-August 2012
National Small Scale Industries Corporation
Designed and fabricated brake rotors, impeller and eccentric sheave using designing software CATIA.
Analyzed and developed an effective mold to reduce the part damage and thereby reduction in cost of production.
Worked on various Numerical control machines and part programming languages with G codes and M codes in feeding the program to the CNC machine.
Involved in contemporary management practices such as Just -in Time (JIT) System, TQM, Six Sigma, CMM levels and Value Chain Analysis.
As part of the training got certified in PRO-E design software.
PRACTICAL SCHOLASTIC EXPERIENCE
Powertrain NVH – CAE, UMD September 2016- December 2016
. Constructed geometry using CATIA V5 and conducted dynamic modal analysis of steel frame and dynamic acoustic analysis of expansion muffler with tail pipe discontinuity using ANSYS.
. Performed modal analysis with a free- free condition and compared the results between ANSYS and experimental modal analysis for the steel frame.
Powertrain NVH – CAE on Tire Rims, UMD September 2016-December 2016
. Designed and conducted dynamic modal analysis on tire rims for different diameters, materials and number of spokes using ANSYS and CATIA V5.
. Designed the geometry as per the industry requirements and performed analysis on ANSYS.
Vehicle Dynamics and Stability, UMD January 2016- April 2016
. Worked on limitations to acceleration performance which involves low speed tire traction and highspeed engine power.
. Studied tire construction and traction, mechanics of tire on flat surfaces and effective rolling radius.
. Worked on quarter car model and half car model and studied different vibrations and stability control
in trailer and automobiles.
Trash Dispenser in an Automobile (Concept Model), UMD January 2016- April 2016
. Created a complete product lifecycle for the trash dispenser with different management, manufacturing and design technologies.
. Innovated the product with a coherent approach satisfying the customer needs with SWOT analysis and benchmarking.
. Articulated a detailed Lean Canvas which guided our way from ideation to building a successful trash dispenser.
. Designed the trash dispenser using Catia V5 and performed few iterations with design, path planning and object orientation for optimization and 3D printed the model.
. Conducted FMEA and created a 5-year financial model for the startup proposal.
Quality Function Deployment (QFD) of Instrumental Panel September 2016 – December 2016
. Developed QFD for instrumental panel in 2016 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium and benchmarked it with 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT and 2016 Dodge Challenger RT plus.
. Voice of customers were collected with surveys and interactions to prioritize their needs and establish critical characteristic target values.
. Relation between customer needs and Package engineering specifications were determined in this project.
. As a result of the QFD there is a scope to improve the instrument cluster display, ease of operation and display location in mustang to meet the customer needs keeping packaging engineer specifications in mind.
Vehicle Thermal Management and speed calibration September 2015 – December 2015
. Simulating the combination of Engine operation model and flowrate model using MATLAB-Simulink to find the corresponding engine speeds and coolant flowrates for different vehicle speeds.
. Designing the Vehicle cooling model by integrating vehicle dynamics model and heat transfer model using MATLAB to determine the engine out coolant temperature and the model simulation.
SAE- BAJA 2014 and 2015
. Design, Fabricate and Conceptualization of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
. Designing and built a formula style race car from the scratch with the objective of minimal weight and maximum safety aspects of this project.
. Awarded Third prize for the Business case presentation.
. Worked with a team of 3 and designed Brake rotor, suspension and chassis for the vehicle using
CATIA, UNIGRAPHICS and analysis in ANSYS.
Motion Control Design May 2014 – May 2015
. Design and Simulation of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits for reciprocating and speed control in MATLAB using P-simulator and H-simulator.
. Worked with different LVDT’s, sensors and switches to control various actuating actions in designing a Mechatronics system.
. Control of hydraulic and pneumatic systems using relief valves, flow control valves, directional control valves and Pressure control valves using PLC’
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