UTKARSH RICHHARIYA

*** * ***** ***, **** Ridge (IL) 60068 Email: actzq2@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 813-***-****

SUMMARY

Internship experience in designing mechanical systems and fixtures

Proficient in 2D & 3D modeling and generating complex assemblies using SolidWorks and CATIA V5

Experienced in performing structural, thermal and fluid simulation analysis using ANSYS Workbench (FEA)

Empirical knowledge in traditional as well as advanced manufacturing processes

Self-motivated and able to effectively coordinate tasks to accomplish projects

EDUCATION

Master of Mechanical Engineering Graduated: Fall 2015

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida GPA: 3.63/4.00

Courses: Engineering Design Principles & Practices, Six Sigma, Fracture Mechanics, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Advanced Dynamics of Machine and Sustainable Design & materials

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Graduated: Spring 2013

Rajiv Gandhi Tech. University, India GPA: 3.50/4.00

Relevant Courses: CAD/CAM/CAE, Production Processes, Strength & Mechanics of Materials, Material Science & Metallurgy, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Theory of Machines, Engineering Mechanics and Operation Research

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, University of South Florida, Tampa Fall 2015

Simulate the motion of suspended particle and fluid in micro fluidic channels using ANSYS 15.0 FLUENT module

Analyze the results obtained by using different fluids and modes of actuation (piezo & MEMs) in simulation

Reliability Engineering Intern, Robert Bosch LLC, Pittsburgh Summer 2015

Assisted reliability team in designing systems that provides mechanical stresses to advanced MEMS microphones

Designed and optimized mechanical fixtures in SolidWorks 2015 to make systems compatible with different products

Standardized chamber stands for different size flex boards and reduced incurred manufacturing cost by 7%

Resolved issues and upgraded the existing stress systems for the collection of performance data

Performed reliability testing on microphones through developed systems and did acoustic measurements

Statistically analyzed collected data and executed failure analysis at different stress levels using RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis)

Design and Manufacturing Intern, Amtek Auto Ltd., India Summer 2012

Performed UV Non Destructive Testing (NDT) for Crack Detection on crankshafts

Modeled dies on SolidWorks 2011 with specified geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) for the die casting

Learned about advanced manufacturing processes implemented to manufacture dies by closely studying EDM (electrical discharge machining), and CAD/CAM

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Fuel Tank Design Spring 2015

Designed and improved fuel tank for continuous flow of fuel to the engine during cornering of the vehicle

3D modeled the fuel tank using sheet metal and weldment module in SolidWorks 2014 and validated the results by simulating fuel flow using ANSYS Fluent

Sewer pipe robot Spring 2014

Designed and fabricated a sewer pipe robot capable of providing visual feedback of the defect location inside the pipe

Calculated design parameters including optimum torque and friction, considering the constraints in sewage pipe network

Analyzed the collision possibilities and selected body material based on mechanical properties

Capstone Project - Pedal Power Pump Spring 2013

Designed flywheel with required moment of inertia for jerk free operation and continuous pumping of water, also optimized it for manufacturing cost reduction.

This system was capable of pumping water to a height of 35 ft. at 2 gal/min

Design & Fabrication of SAE Vehicle Chassis Fall 2012

Designed chassis frame of SAE vehicle on CATIA V5 and performed TIG welding for fabrication

Performed tensile, compressive and torsional testing of chassis frame on ANSYS 11.0

Achieved 3.5lb weight reduction by optimizing topography of elements in chassis frame

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