NIKHIL VARGHESE
Pearland TX 77581
acqio9@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an entry level full time position or internship as a mechanical engineer.
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Graduated in Spring 2015
GPA 3.3/4.0
SKILLS
Software: ANSYS Fluent Computational Fluid Dynamics
CAD programs - PTC Creo Pro/Engineer, Autodesk AutoCAD 2016, Siemens NX 8.5
Microsoft programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
MATLAB
Hardware: Machine tools, Hand tools, Measuring Devices
INTERNSHIPS
Halliburton
Drill Bits & Services (DBS)
Research and Development CO-OP (June 2 – Dec 18, 2014)
Tested & established various sets of settings within ANSYS Fluent to yield more accurate results within a shorter time frame
Designed an automated CAD model in NX to yield the desired output variables
Calculated supporting torsional stress analysis on fractured steel in certain drill bits
Supported root cause analysis on API pin failures
Extracted and delivered relevant drill bit volume loss data to engineers
Supported Quality Group by determining if manufactured parts are within tolerance to the latest available CAD models
National Oilwell Varco
Pressure Control Group (PCG)
Manufacturing Support Intern (June 1 – Aug 30, 2013)
Edited and reviewed multiple Excel spreadsheets containing vendor’s products
Edited and reviewed Word documents containing all NOV PCG products
Reviewed various aspects of manufacturing to better understand the information that is required to build, maintain and repair NOV products
Reviewed in troubleshooting Engineering drawings/ processes that may be in error or out of date
ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded Dean’s List Fall 2010, Fall 2013
Graduated with Honors from UH ME program Spring 2015