Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Maharshi J. Trivedi

*******************@*****.*** Los Angeles, CA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maharshitrivedi 1-484-***-**** Objective

Seeking a position where I can improve my skills and abilities being innovative and resourceful that offers professional growth. Summary

• Currently, responsible to manage and lead designing projects in the capacity of mechanical engineer.

• Expertize in designing and finite element analysis with Solidworks and Ansys.

• Contributed on lean manufacturing principals to improve production and accuracy with kaizen techniques.

• Previous experience with Hyundai, Toyota and Suzuki Automotive leaders.

• 2 years of experience in vehicle manufacturing, packaging and testing.

• Participation in BAJA and SUPRA events organized by SAE to develop All-Terrain and Formula-1 vehicles. Experience

Mechanical Engineer

FJS Cable Engineering, Westminster, CA Oct’ 16 – Present

• Design and implement broadband assemblies in Autocad for clients like AT&T, Wilcon and Time Warner.

• Standardize designs and perform engineering calculations for production.

• Revise layouts and manage process improvements.

• Lead project teams and improve design accuracy.

• Apply standard project management tools and keep updated track reports using MS office.

• Communicate with vendors and public work’s departments to generate resources for projects.

• Working collaboratively with design and management teams. Mechanical Engineering, Intern

Artisan Screen Process, Azusa, CA Jun’ 16 – Oct’ 16

• Designed 2&3D packaging products in Solidworks to meet requirements.

• Interpreted drawings with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance followed by ASME Y 14.5 codes.

• Performed material selection and finite element analysis to calculate stress handling capacity of product.

• Minimized production time and material waste by implementing lean manufacturing principles.

• Revised accuracy standards to improve quality of products with different projects.

• Reduced manufacturing complexity and restructured standard production operating procedures.

• Worked with manufacturing and designing teams to collaborate production. Maintenance Engineer

Hyundai Motor Ltd, Ahmedabad, India Jun’ 14 – Jan’ 15

• Developed maintenance protocols for passenger cars.

• Generated and modified Hyundai vehicle maintenance reports for improvement.

• Tested vehicles on different road conditions to identify runtime problems.

• Carried out full vehicle diagnostics and performance tests for safe and quality rides.

• Tested diesel engines with OBD tester and updated ECU for better performance of vehicle.

• Worked on transmission for temperature diagnosis and steering columns to avoid excessive play or hard steer. Service Advisor

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd, Ahmedabad, India Jan’ 14 – May’ 14

• Generated revenue by selling after sale parts for Toyota vehicle service purposes.

• Worked collaboratively with workshop and management teams for quality and express services.

• Performed test drives on different cars to identify and solve problems.

• Taken care of Toyota warranty and guaranty standards to satisfy customers and organization correctively.

• Tested vehicles for engine humming noise and vibrations during running condition of vehicles.

• Checked vehicles for Air conditioning, brakes and suspension problems and performance. Engineering Trainee

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Aug’ 13 – Jan’14

• Worked on floor with technicians to understands automobile systems application and servicing the cars.

• Performed vehicle interior packaging for electric parts and dashboards.

• Practically trained upon battery, starter motor and ignition coil applications.

• Disassembled and assembled brakes, suspensions and transmissions to identify and solve problems.

• Performed diagnosis for transportation and occupant safety regulations.

• Identified and worked upon engine problems regarding heating and cooling.

• Worked upon combustion and scavenging process.

• Participated in corrective and preventive actions to solve problems with suspension system to avoid bumpy ride. Fabrication Team Leader

BAJA SAE, Anand, India Jan’ 11 – Feb’ 12

• Prepared design and performed stress analysis to represent All-Terrain Vehicle in virtual BAJA.

• Fabricated tubular frame and body fixtures for all-terrain vehicle.

• Performed machining processes on lathe, driller, grinder and cutter to fabricate vehicle parts.

• Prepared sheet metal components for vehicle external body.

• Installed hydraulic brake assembly and performed brake bleeding to remove air from Tandem master cylinder and brake hoses.

• Installed sway bar as an innovation for load distribution and better turning of model.

• Utilized different mechanical measuring tools and gauges for measurements.

• Tested model for driver safety and BAJA rulebook standards.

• Performed vehicle in endurance test on 8th position.

• Achieved 1st position in presentation of the cost effectiveness of vehicle. Research Projects

Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

• Designed anemometer, savonius with 9 attachments and mounting stand in solidworks.

• Performed finite element analysis for turbine stand.

• Measured generated power by the turbine and savonius.

• Measured wind speed with anemometer.

Hybrid vehicle

• Applied concepts of Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle technology to define idea of the project.

• Assembled electric battery, hub motor and controller in a conventional bike to generate electric motion.

• Controller managed functionality for electric mode.

• Calculated 28% improved efficiency with a combination of conventional and electric drive mode.

• Awarded best innovative model at university level. Education

MS, Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Los Angeles (GPA: 3.27/4.0) Mar’ 15 – Aug’ 16 Courses: Air Conditioning, Advanced Mechanical Particles, Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering, Compressible Fluids.

BS, Automobile Systems Engineering, Gujarat Technological University, India (CGPA: 7.31/10) Aug’ 09 – Jun’ 13 Courses: Vehicle Dynamics, Internal Combustion Engines, Vehicle Body and Chassis Engineering, Heat-Mass Transfer, Material Science and Metallurgy. Skills

Software: Catia V5, Ansys, Solidworks, Autocad, MS Office Engineering: EPA, CARB, FMVSS, ASME, GD&T, Finite Element Analysis. Manufacturing: Lean principles, Six-Sigma, DMAIC, FMEA, Corrective & Preventive Analysis, DFM, Root Cause Analysis, New product Development, Continuous Process Improvement, Quality Management. Languages: English, German, Hindi, Gujarati.

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