Mechanical Engineering Assistant

RAUNAQ SRIVASTAV 402-***-****

**** *, ********* ***, **** Lake City, UT, 84105 ******.*********@*****.***

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: A mechanical engineering graduate (MS) from University of Utah looking for a fulltime job in

your reputed company. I am organized, inquisitive and resourceful with experience in safety & project engineering.

I have a passion for solving problems with the simplest of solutions and a knack for perfection.

EDUCATION

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering [GPA: 3.3]

Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering

Aug 2012 - May 2014

Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering [GPA: 3.9]

Aug 2008 - May 2012

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Engineering Intern - SMAHT Ceramics, Inc., Salt Lake City, USA

Involved in initial design, manufacturing process and product quality testing.

Aug 2014 - Present

Project Trainee - MIDHANI, Hyderabad, India – A sub division of Ministry of Defense,

Gov. of India. Worked with manufacturing of super-alloys, titanium, etc. Studied and

optimized manufacturing machinery like 4500-ton forge press & automated band-saw.

Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Teaching Assistant: ME EN 5710/6710: Aerodynamics

Teaching Assistant: ME EN 3600: Thermodynamics II

Teaching Assistant: ME EN 7060: Fatigue & Creep

Lab Teaching Assistant: ME EN 3600: Thermodynamics II (Lecture and Lab)

Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

Spring 2014

Spring 2014

Fall 2013

Fall 2012

Design Engineer – ISE (Energy) Private Limited, Hyderabad, India

Worked with hydroelectric power company’s design team in multiple project feasibility

studies, pre/post bidding analysis and project engineering.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE / PROJECTS

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

1. The Effects of Elastomer Stiffness on Tactile Force Sensitivity of MEMs Barometers:

Tested varying stiffness samples of polyurethane rubber for application in robotic gloves.

Apr 2014

2. Sustainability of Plastic Water bottle containers: Performed detailed Life Cycle Analysis on PETE

plastics (recyclable) vs. PLA plastics (degradable) for use in packaging water.

Apr 2014

3. Quantifying and Automating Risk Synergy Analysis: For the systems certificate, developed a program

for allocating synergized risk severity/probability to project activities, effectively replacing humans by

a formula to improve overall reliability of risk analysis. Used expert historical & current survey data.

Dec 2013

4. Cellulosic Ethanol for Agricultural Self-Reliance - A Feasibility Study: Feasibility study on cellulosic

ethanol produced form agricultural waste to power farm equipment and on-site packaging plant.

Dec 2013

5. Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Design: Designed heat exchanger unit for use in a factory with waste

water temperature emission requirements. Additionally, simulated on computer to refine its efficiency.

Apr 2013

6. A/C Pipe Network Design: Designed a water chilled A/C system for multi-story building with multiple

chilling and air handling units and simulated it in software for system performance and reliability.

Apr 2013

7. Fall Protection System - A Hazard Analysis: Performed detailed qualitative and quantitative hazard

analysis on a fall protection system being installed in the Ergonomics lab in University of Utah.

Apr 2013

8. Swim lanes and NxN for manufacturing a motor-boat – A Comparison of tools: Comprehensively

reviewed all tasks from inception, PBS, WBS, risk analysis, sale, etc. of the product and compared the

effectiveness of swim lanes and NxN for the process.

Dec 2012

9. Manual Patient Handling Methods: Detailed ergonomic analysis of a physical therapist while performing

strenuous manual patient handling duties in University of Utah’s Medical center.

Dec 2012

MIDHANI, Hyderabad, India

10. Hydraulic System Redesign for a 4500-Ton Forge Press: Re-designed a 30 year old, 4500-ton forge

press’s original hydraulic system after hydraulic failure, in collaboration with MIDHANI.

Apr 2012

11. Design and Development of Hydraulic Circuit for Horizontal Band Saw: Designed a hydro-mechanical

system of a large metal-band saw from the ground-up, in collaboration with MIDHANI.

Feb 2012

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India

12. Design and Analysis of Air Borne Radome: Modeled a fiberglass reinforced nose-cone radome and

tested it for structural and operational stresses.

Jul 2011

13. Design study of Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle with an Epicyclic Gearbox: Studied effectiveness of

epicyclic gearbox in Toyota Prius and contrasted with other systems for power transfer.

Mar 2011

SKILLS

Computer Skills: Proficiency in basic computing, MSOffice, AutoCad, Catia, SolidWorks, Ansys, Matlab/Simulink, SQL

Managerial Skills: Organized robotics workshop/competition, managing students in publicity, finance, hospitality, etc.

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