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Engineer Engineering

Location:
Houghton, MI
Salary:
90,000$
Posted:
March 15, 2014

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Resume:

SAI SAAGAR ADIMULAM

****C, Wood mar Drive, Houghton, MI ********@***.***

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/pub/sai-saagar-adimulam/49/953/947/ Mobile: (906)-281-

8332

Objective

A full time position in the field of Mechanical Engineering that would enable me to use my skill set in a challenging

environment to enhance the organizational operations.

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Aug 2013 - present

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A GPA:

3.8/4.0

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering June 2006-May 2010

Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA GPA: 3.5/4.0

Technical Skills : UGNX, CATIA V5, Minitab, Matlab,, Solid Works, Hyper works,

MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, MS Access, MS Outlook,

Microsoft SQL Server, C, Internet Skills.

Catia V5 R18 : Solid Modeling, Surface Modeling, Assembly, Drawing Generation, Reverse Engineering

Stl to Solid /Surface Model, DMU Kinematics, Analysiss.

Languages Known: English, German, Korean, Hindi, Telugu

Work Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI Aug 2013 – Dec2013

• Instructing 50 students for " Catia V5" course and help them to clarify their doubts

Research Engineer, Hyundai Motor India Engineering Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad, INDIA Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

• Worked for the Chassis Design Department using the tool CATIA V5 R19

• Design and modify the Engine mounting components, Transmission mounting components, Roll rod mounting,

Exhaust system,Drive parts of vehicle, Brake and Fuel pipe layout.

• Ensured optimum usage of resources (both material and monetary) in designing the components while

maintaining quality norms performance regulations.

• Trained Graduate Engineer Trainees regarding the Master Modeling concepts, Stereo Lithography and on V4

to V5 conversion of component's data

• Involved in drafting and release of drawings after the completion of the modeling of the component's in both

2D and 3D formats

• Was a member of the Chassis Design Team for the small car project for India "Eon" and was portrayed in the

Annual Magazine of Hyundai Group for 2012.

• Worked on a "Virtual Car Project" wholly designed and developed by Hyundai Motor India Engineering

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) knowledge, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T),Working

knowledge of castings, stampings, injection molding, tubing, and weld element design requirements.

• Tear Down of competitor car and detail study of the Mounting and drive parts for the cost reduction

suggestion, which can be implemented in Hyundai Cars.

• Quality data sheet is maintained for after sales car across India and detail report for future action is given.

• Production Support: Conducted quality check, assembly issues and countermeasure implementation for proto

stages for Brake related issues of various A, B segment vehicles.

Mounting and Drive system:

Design and modifications on Engine mounting parts and drive parts according to the packaging layout and design

standards of the Hyundai group.

• Tear Down of competitor cars Chassis parts,Part Study and Analysis is done on those parts and generate new

idea which can be implemented in Hyundai Group Which is cost effective.(Three point Engine mounting

Bracket is changes to Two point Engine mounting brackets, FCD-450 is changed to Aluminum Bracket for

luxury cars by taking validation from vendors and R&D work is done on that part, proto is generated.

• After R&D STAGE IN car roll out stages, part proto is generated and performance verification is done with

vendor, till pilot stage will be taking care in part development process.

• Quality issues for part developed after sales of car(after market), will be studied and counter measures are

taken on that part.

• After pilot stage, Coordinating with different Department for the Assembly issues caused and taking counter

measures accordingly(Cross Functional Team)

• Coordinating with vendor such as GKN drive line for Drive shaft and PHI vendor for Moutning system in

changing the material and parts of Engine and Transmission mounting (like Casted part to sheet metal part)

taking load conditions and cost as factors in implementing.

Exhaust system:

• Design and modification of muffler sub parts and catalytic converter sub parts.

• Design and modifications of pipe layout and rubber hanger for damping the vibrations.

• Case studies on Diesel Particulate Filter and their materials and cost reduction of exhaust parts is suggested.

• Material study of exhaust parts which has to sustain high temperature and chemical reaction sustainability.

• Coordinating with vendor regarding the manufacturing constrains and cost effective part, so that we get

effective product.

• Responsible for component development plans, schedules, and coordination of supporting activity with related

departments, vendors and factories

Quality Department:

• Worked for suspension componenets after sales quality issues and countermeasures taken.

• Collecting data from across India and statistical surevy is conducted and sort the issue accordingly depending

on the seriousness of the issue bu co-ordinating with the vendor and Product Development engineer.

Reverse Engineering

• Participated in the tear down of various competitive A,B,C Segment vehicles.

• Reverse engineering of various Competitor cars Like FORD FIGO, FIESTA, SWIFT, VW POLO,

ALTO 800, HONDA BRIO and other luxury segment vehicles.

Summer Intern, Hyundai motors India limited Group, Chennai, India June 2010-July

2010

• Supervision of various manufacturing processes and assembly process of particular section in Car roll out.

Summer Intern, Mahindra Forging India Limited Academic Projects, Pune, India May 2009 - June 2009

• Design and Manufacturing of Forged components, used for all Mahindra motor cars and heavy vehicles.

Summer Intern, BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited), Hyderabad, India May 2008 - June

2008

• Quality check of the manufactured Turbine blades for Gas turbines.

Academic Project

Design and Manufacturer of proto car developed (SAE Baja) Aug 2009- May 2010

Design and fabricate a prototype of an all terrain vehicle which is to be safe, easily maintained and be able

negotiate rough terrains in all types of weather without damage

• Team Leader for chassis parts. Assembly issues, Safety issues and Cost Effective was main target which I

handled in the project.

HEV Enterprises (GM Sponsor CHEVY 1949) Jan2014-Present

• Design and build a custom 1949 Chevrolet pickup truck with a high fuel economy rating and low Green House

Gas emissions (GHGs), while maintaining safety and performance.

• Mounting of Motor, Transmission, Engine was my role in the project, based on the packaging layout, vibration

isolation, cost effective, easy assembly we build mountings.

Mathematical Modeling and Design of Cart for Suspension Rig (CHEVY EQUINOX) Jan2014-

Present

• Calculation of Practical Dynamics of Suspension system and compare with Mathematical model generated in

Mat lab, Design and fabricate cart to display the dynamics of suspension system.

Partner for Advancement of Collaboration Engineering Aug 2013- Dec

2013

• Design and Manufacture of Portable Assisted Mobility Device for Japanese Market in which Michigan tech as

group taken Steering and Brake system, we as group was part in Design and manufacture of Gosozo model

Cooling Load Calculations of Multi-Storey Building Aug 2009- Dec 2009

• Calculation of cooling load depending based on the orientation of building, type of glazing, Equipment used

and Heat sources in the Building. Using AUTOCAD we have given calculated results (Cooling Load)

Achievements

2nd Place, Osmania University, INDIA Sep 2006 - Apr 2010

Top academic honor for Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Certificate of Merit, Vasavi College of Engineering, INDIA Jun 2007- May 2009

Awarded with respect towards best performance in academics

1st Prize, Vasavil College of Engineering, INDIA Jan 2009

Awarded for being the best team in the paper presentation competition

Paper Presentations

• Optimization of Engine Support Bracket of Engine Mounting system (Hyundai R&D (HMIE), Hyderabad.

• Development of Engine Mount System for Low Frequency Vibration Improvement. system (Hyundai R&D

(HMIE), Hyderabad

Extra Curricular Activities

Co-coordinator, Vasavi College of Engineering, INDIA Feb 2010

Coordinated for the event "Acumen" a Technical contest in a National Level Technical Symposium

Volunteer, Sevaism Welfare Society, INDIA Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

Volunteered for many activities carried out by the organization



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