RISHIKESH NIKAM

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Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA (GPA: 3.46/4.00) Dec 2016 Relevant Courses: Dynamics & Mechanical Vibrations, Elasticity and Plasticity, Control and Mechatronics, Robust and Optimal Control, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Environmental Issues in Product Manufacturing and Use Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India May 2014 Relevant Courses: Heat & Mass Transfer, Finite Element Analysis, Industrial Electronics, Design of Machine Elements TECHNICAL SKILLS

Functional Skills: ASME Y 14.5-2009 GD&T, Tolerance Stacks, Statistical Process Control, Rapid Prototyping, Modeling, Microfabrication, Thermal Packaging, Injection Molding Part Design, FDA QSR 820, DFMEA, FEA, Machine Vision(Python)

Software Packages: Auto-Cad, SolidWorks (Plastics, Sheet Metal, MasterCam), Matlab and Simulink, Maple, ANSYS

(Thermal, Fluent, Structural), IGOR Pro, MS Office suite, CES Software, LabVIEW (basic), Minitab Instruments: Starrett Optical CNC, Instron, Laser Keyence, Epilog CO2 Laser Cutting Machine, 3D Printers, Thermal Camera, Oscilloscopes, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Machine Experience: 3 Jaw Lathe, Drilling Machine, Milling Machine, Grinding Machine, Universal Testing Machine Certifications: CSWA, CSWP (Certified SolidWorks Professional-Core) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Kostas Nanoscale Technology and Manufacturing Center, Boston, MA May 2017-Present

• Assist PhD candidates and other lab personnel set up and run their experiments

• Follow SOP of clean room instruments to ensure safe and efficient operation of coaters, SEMs, nanoimprint, RIE, and other machines

R&D Mechanical Engineer Co-op, Waters Corporation, Milford, MA Jan 2016-Aug 2016 Pneumatic Actuator (Individual)

• Designed and modeled a miniature pneumatic actuator 3D model in SolidWorks to yield high loads at low pressures

• Developed an innovative thermoforming procedure for thin PEEK sheet and redesigned critical fixtures to reduce gasket making time by 70%

• Implemented ASME Y14.5-2009 GD&T to enhance 2D drawings for OEM environment

• Tested actuators for load-displacement characteristics and authored engineering reports for all project related procedures, test methods, results, and recommendations within corporate document control (SAP PLM) Next Generation Microfluidic Platform (Member of cross-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists)

• Assembled and documented mechanical and electrical sub systems for the next generation precision microfluidic platform assembly

• Examined the root cause of pump failures via complex tolerance stack ups of multi-component assemblies to design and machine fixtures for testing failing components and proof of concept prototypes

• Tested thermal performance of drive control board for elevated operating voltages, mapped torque characteristics of the stepper motor across a wide range of operating conditions, characterized shape of current waveforms through windings of stepper motor

• Developed programs for automated visual inspection of machined parts on Starrett as well as testing components on Instron

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Micro Thermomechanical Infrared Sensor (Team effort) Dec 2016 Harmonic and Random Vibration Modal Analysis of Sheet Metal Enclosure Assembly Dec 2016 Injection Molding Process Design Nov 2016

3D Modelling of Car May 2015

Segway Controller & Predictor Design May 2015

Hybrid Kinetic Energy Recovery System (Team effort) May 2014