Mechanical Engineering
Resume:
Nikhil J Bezawada
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www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilbezawada
SUMMARY
I have Experience with Design software tools like CATIA v5, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, AutoCAD-3D, Ansys, MATLAB. I am seeking opportunities in automotive industries and desired to work at any conditions. I possess problem solving, team management and written and oral communications skills.
EDUCATION
Master of science in Mechanical Engineering Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, USA. GPA 3.77
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Aug 2011- May 2015
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP, India. GPA 3.4
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
“Fundamentals of Controls System – Gasoline” - SAE certification of mastery course July 2017 - Aug 2017 LHP Engineering Solutions – Pontiac, Michigan
•Engineering Process Training
•CAN Communications (J1939)
•Gasoline Engine and Controls Training
(Speed Governing; Controls Model;
System Diagrams, Wiring, and CAN)
•Code Generation Training
•Controls Theory and Application
•Business Etiquette, Agile SCRUM,
Leadership, Budgeting, Stress and Conflict Management and Teamwork
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• 4 years of experience in AutoCAD and Proficient in CATIA v5 and SolidWorks.
•Good working knowledge in MS- Office, Excel, PowerPoint, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FEA, Value Stream Mapping(VSM).
•Software tools: SolidWorks, MATLAB, CATIA v5, AutoCAD, Pro/E, Simulink, MotoHawk (Model-based Design Tool), MotoTune (Calibration Tool), VeriStand, CANKing
•Hardware: Woodward ECUs, Kvaser CAN
•Multilingual: English, Telugu and Hindi
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
Control of GM Gasoline Engine using Min/Max Speed Governor June 2017
Designed a Simulink model to control the different run conditions, stall, and crank of General Motors (GM) ecotek 2.4L Inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Designed a PI controller of min/max governor model for controlling the amount of fuel using Simulink and MotoHawk
Determined the crank shaft and cam shaft positions using oscilloscope to simulate an engine reference signal
Tested the controller model on Hardware In-Loop using NI VeriStand (dSpace)
Programmed Woodward ECU modules and calibrated using MotoTune and tested on General Motors (GM) ecotek 2.4L Inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Electronic Throttle Position Controller using Linear Potentiometer June 2017
Developed PI controller throttle position of a Bosch Dv-5 electronic throttle using Simulink and MotoHawk
Built model in Simulink with control strategy to control PI Controller the opening of throttle
Calibrated the sensors using MotoTune, tested, and validated the controller by varying the pedal position using MotoHawk
Nikhil J Bezawada
Distributed Control System for Electronic Throttle and CAN Communication June 2017
Developed a feedback PI electronic throttle controller using Simulink and MotoHawk and Calibrated the control system using MotoTune
Learned about steady state error in a feedback PI control system and eliminated it using integrator
Designed a distributed control system to control the ETC over CAN Communication remotely
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Amelioration of Mine Railcar Components Aug 2015- Dec 2015
•Designed two of the vital mining railcar components (Railcar Body and Universal Coupler) using Solidworks that can save 30% of unloading time and coupler design can save 18% of manufacturing cost.
•Value Stream Mapping (VSM) has been analyzed through wagon and coupler manufacturing process and it has been shown that 15% non-value adding time and 20% labor can save.
The ‘Healthy’ Junk Food Project Aug 2015-Dec 2015
•Developed a product plan for healthy junk food potato chip alternative to provide an unintimidating, yet delicious health snack food to consumers.
•Main goal is to make Healthy Junk Food products a commonplace item in the most popular grocery and convenience stores across the nation.
•SWOT analysis is done to carefully analyze the threats that are associated with the investment in chip manufacturing industry.
Design of Solar Car Jan 2016-May 2016
•Designed and Modelled a solar car using SolidWorks with two solar cells and a DC motor.
•Built the entire chassis and wheels using ‘laser cutting’ technique without weight exceeding 2lb and Used breadboard prototyping and parallel implementation for higher current.
Finite Element Analysis of two-dimensional orthotropic plate in both stress and strain cases with constant strain triangle Aug 2015- Dec 2015
•Modified the Constant strain triangle in Excel VB program to solve 2-D orthotropic plates in both stress and strain cases.
•Replaced the existing isotropic D matrix with orthotropic D matrix and changed the material properties.
•Added the T matrix for transforming stresses from global to axial coordinates and elemental axial stresses to output.
Quantitative Analysis of –various parameters of an automobile Jan 2016- May 2016
•Solved the performance envelope, Federal test procedure cycle, optimal gear ratios, damping ratio and understeer gradient of the given car using Excel program.
Calculated amount of electricity required to run the car for 100 miles if the car is electric.
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
•Winner of “Renewable Energy” project 2016.
Lead a team of students that designed, built and successfully executed the creation of a cost effective (under $30) motor vehicle.
•Dean’s honor list – Fall 2015, Fall 2016.
•Society of Automobile Engineering member. (2014-2015)
Presented research on ‘Anti-lock braking system’ at Society of Automobile Engineering conference.
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