mechanical engineering

VIJAY REDDY

**** ***** *****, **** *** Moines, IA – 50266

Recent Graduate seeking a mechanical engineering position, allowing me to utilize my internship experience and education while gaining valuable work experience in a result oriented environment.

Key Skills and Knowledge Areas:

• Solid command of technologies, tools and best practice in designing mechanical equipment using AutoCAD, SolidWorks and engineering drawings.

• Hands-on experience creating mechanical design drawings using SolidWorks and configuring components using AutoCAD.

• In-depth knowledge in Manufacturing, Heat Treatment processes and supply chain principles of mechanical engineering.

• Sound knowledge in Computer-Aided Design and analysis using Finite element techniques.

• Worked on several projects involving inspection of composite material structure for defects and flaws using ANSYS and Non-Destructive testing.

• Gained manufacturing experience working with sophisticated automated systems used in mass production of high-quality reactor fuel, core components and structural.

• Computer Aided Design Software: AutoCAD (18.2, 19.X, 20.0), SolidWorks (version 6000, 8000), PRO-E (Basic Level), CATIA (Basic Level). Hydraulic Simulation: Siemens PLM Software.

• Analysis Software: ANSYS, Autodesk Simulation (Basic Level). CAM Software: CAMWorks.

• Calculation Software: MATLAB, Statistical Lab, R- (Programming Language), Minitab(intermediate).

• NDT Software: CIVA (version 9) Modeling of fields and flaws responses for validation of techniques.

• In-depth knowledge in Automobile Engineering (Suspension, Combustion, Power transmission etc)

• Familiar with industrial equipment and machinery, robotics, transport, heating and cooling systems.

Work Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant Aug 2014 – Dec 2015

South Dakota State University (Department of Mechanical Engineering) Brookings, SD

• Assisted Dr. Zhong Hu and Dr. Stephen Gent with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, and other miscellaneous projects.

• Prepare presentations and deliver lectures for the courses Thermodynamics and Design of machine members. Responsibilities also include grading projects, assignments and exams.

• Teach undergraduate courses and lead discussion sections, also Correspond with students on Blackboard or related inter-campus communication system.

• Instructor for the course physics 101 (Introduction to physics lab) and Chemistry lab under professor Olga Stafford.

Mechanical Engineer Intern June 2012 – Dec 2012

Nuclear Fuel Complex Hyderabad, India

• Designed and optimized mechanical components for Extrusion Process using SolidWorks. Involved in developing concept layout and design of Extrusion Die from product specifications using 3D CAD software.

• Gained knowledge in APQP programming management.

• Material Evaluation and selection for Manufacturing Process, provided technical support to workers by helping them with assigning Tool Specifications

• Read and interpreted blueprints and created engineering drawings and sketches. Co-ordinated between several projects within the department.

• Generated CNC code for Extrusion Die Manufacturing and Involved in Heat treatment procedure.

• Involved in Pilgering process to produce seamless tubes for nuclear fuel bundles and other application purpose including 3rd party client orders.

• Provided technical support to workers by helping them with assigning Tool Specifications in grinding and drilling operations.

• Drafted assembly and detailed drawing, performed hand and Finite Element Analysis for different components.

• Managed and coordinated efforts between the local and global teams pertaining to part design and analysis.

Inplant Trainee April 2012 - June 2012

Nuclear Fuel Complex Hyderabad, India

• Nuclear Fuel Complex is a major industrial unit of India's Department of atomic energy, for supply of nuclear fuel bundles and reactor core components.

• Studied and Observed production plant to manufacture natural and enriched uranium fuel, zirconium alloy cladding and reactor core components.

• Involved in Quality assurance of stainless steel/ High alloy seam less tubes which includes Hydrostatic, Non-Destructive Testing (Ultrasonic/Eddy Current), Tensile, Bend, Flare/Expansion, Hardness test, Chemical Composition analysis and metallographic analysis.

Education

Master of Science: Mechanical Engineering, 2015 GPA 3.92/4.0

South Dakota State University – Brookings, SD 57006 Top 2% of class

COURSES: Computer-Aided Engineering, Stress Analysis, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Non-destructive testing, Modeling and Simulation, Internal combustion engines, Applied Thermodynamics, Statistics.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS:

Material Property Prediction of a Layer with Unidirectional and Multi-Directional Fiber Ply Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites

• Studying Effects of Fiber orientation, Designing Model using ANSYS and analyze results, Calculation of Elastic Modulus and Poisson's ratio in Fiber direction and Transverse direction using FEA techniques.

Phased Array Technology in Thick Composite Material Inspection

• Using CIVA 9, simulating the results obtained from inspecting composite material by Phased Array Transducer, calculating the best frequency and Delay Law applicable to the thick composite material according to the physical and material properties.

• Estimate the rate of evaporation of an Olympic-size swimming pool using ASHRAE Handbook and HVAC Applications.

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, 2013 GPA 3.96/4.0

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - Hyderabad, India DEAN’S LIST

ACADEMIC PROJECTS:

Manufacturing of an Extrusion Die on CNC Machine

• Model design using Solid works, Studying CNC machines, Generating CNC part programming using G-codes and M-codes, Manufacturing using CNC Machines, Application of Heat Treatment process such as Annealing, Nitriding.

Structural Analysis of Automobile Chassis and Suspension using Finite Element Analysis

• Generating Model using ANSYS and review the results, Harmonic, Transient and Parametric analysis of the Model.

• Research on Heat Exchangers

• Involved in a project on Thermal conductivity of metal used in parallel and counter flow heat exchangers, Heat transfer in natural convection and forced convection. Study of two-phase flow and double pipe, shell and tube heat exchangers. Analysis was done using Log Mean Temperature Difference method and Effectiveness NTU method.

• Studied IC Engines to find their efficiency and the process flow, Volumetric Efficiency and Air Fuel Ratio tests were conducted on two-cylinder engine and four-cylinder engine as well to find their behavior under various conditions. Diesel engine emission controls and after treatment challenges.

• Evaluation of engine friction by conducting Morse test and economical speed test were performed on variable compression ratio engines. A clear study on how to build economy of an engine and employment of turbo chargers and super chargers, working of fuel injectors.

• Performed experiments on manufacturing materials using production technology theories and advancements in the field of manufacturing. Attended workshops on Injection molding, blow molding and Study of the micro-structures of pure metals, alloys and heat treated steels.

• Studied machines tools by using Lathe machine, drilling, milling, shaping and thread cutting, cylindrical surface grinding and surface grinding.

• Took Initiative in conducting researches related to Mechanics of solids like tension, compression, shear and impact tests on various metals. Based on which right choice of metal can be chosen for manufacturing a product. Torsion and Hardness tests were also conducted on metals which can be used for building trusses with the help of Mechanical Engineering Student Society.

• Performance tests on various turbines like Pelton wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines were done at water reservoirs as a part of application of theories related to impact of jets on vanes. Studied Hydraulic simulations using Siemens PLM software.

Skills

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

• 3D Modeling

• SolidWorks, NX, GD&T, CIVA9, PRO-E, CATIA.

• ANSYS, MATLAB Simulink, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAE, Siemens PLM software.

• Non-Destructive Testing, Phased Array Technology.

• Vibration Analysis, Stress Analysis, Structural Engineering.

• Metallurgy and Material Science.

• CMM (Capability Maturity Model)

• Design, Manufacturing and Testing of Metal/Plastic and molding (Injection, blow etc).

• Systems Engineering and integration, Six Sigma, QCDMS

• Project Planning, Management and Execution.

• Team Player, Excellent Communication skills.

Certifications

• Awarded with Academic Excellency Certificate 2011-2012

Computer Skills

• Advanced and Core Java, J2EE, C, C++, Web applications, JDBC, WebLogic and JBOSS, MS Office.

• Experience with relational databases like Oracle, SQL, and MySQL.

References available upon request.

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