Raghav Kushagra

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www.linkedin.com/in/raghavkushagra

SUMMARY:

1. Recent Position - Mechanical Engineer at Competitive Engineering Inc., Tucson, AZ.

2. Experienced in using software s like AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS FLUENT.

3. Demonstrated knowledge & experience in Product Design, Prototyping, Project Planning, Mechanical Troubleshooting,

Part/Materials Procurement and Electrical Design.

4. Applying for DESIGN/ MECHANICAL ENGINEER position in a multidisciplinary environment where my broad experience

and skills can bring rapid value to the organization, and in process will provide me the opportunity to strengthen my skills.

EDUCATION:

1. Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering. (May 2015)

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

CGPA: 3.48/4.0

2. Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering. (May 2013)

SRM University, Chennai, India.

CGPA: 8.29/10.0

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software: SAS 9.3, MATLAB, MS Office, Origin Pro.

Tools: SOLIDWORKS 3D, ANSYS FLUENT, AutoCAD (2D, 3D & INVENTOR), FLUID SIM, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1. Mechanical Engineer - Competitive Engineering Inc., Tucson. (April 2016-Oct 2016)

> Designed/ Prototyping of Parts and Assemblies in SolidWorks Electrical & Mechanical for new precision lapping machine for the

semi-conductor industry.

> Carried out Electrical Routing/Wiring of the new prototype lapping machine in Solidworks Electrical.

> Conceptual Designing of a new Tape Drive Library Robot for a reputed company.

> Instrumental in configuring power & force calculations for the Tape Drive Library Robot.

> Gained experience related Project Planning, Mechanical Troubleshooting & Part/Materials procurement. Was also considered by

supervision to have a Quick Learning Curve & Strong Analytical Skills.

2. Research Aide - Arizona State University, USA. (Jan 2015-Aug 2015)

> Conducted testing, modeling and simulation using MATLAB, Arbin System and PARSTAT Impedance tools to understand the SoC

and SoH of batteries (Li-Ion, SLA, NMH) under various charge rates, discharge rates, temperatures along with experimental results.

> Obtained HFR values for the battery systems and developed LOOK-UP CHART for larger batteries typically employed at SRP

sites.

> Verified and Validated the Bat-Z Impedance Tester for large batteries typically employed at SRP sites.

3. Winter & Summer Intern - TransPower, San Diego, USA. (Dec 2014-Jan 2015, May 2014-Aug 2014)

> Created MATLAB scripts to allow users to perform in-depth standard and automated analysis of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Data

with an emphasis on performance and energy usage.

> Scripts were capable of reading multiple .CSV files from any folder depending on the user, decimate error frames and gaps,

distinguish between charging and moving events and continuously store the output results in word and Excel file with their respective

date stamps.

4. Intern - N.R.B. Bearings Ltd., India. (Nov 2010-Jan 2011)

> Increased the productivity of Double- Disc grinding machine by 80%, with the help of new Disc Design (Designed in AutoCAD) and

different grade of grinding wheel.

> Operated Bach, CNC, Thrufeed, Wickman and Lapping machines under the supervision of floor supervisors.

> Assisted in the optimization of floor plan using AutoCAD to accommodate new machines.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS:

1. Design and Fabrication of Land Surfer. (Fall 2012-Spring 2013)

> Designed and fabricated a two-wheeled vehicle called the Land Surfer, with wheels mounted in an in-line fashion and worked on half

crank pedal mechanism.

> Designing was done in SOLIDWORKS and a working Prototype was made from stainless steel in Machine Shop.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK:

> Strategic Technologic Planning, Manufacturing Technology, CFD, Industrial Engineering, FEA, Materials Technology, Operations Research, CAD.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

> Presented poster on State of Health Determination of Sealed Lead Acid Batteries under Various Operating Condition in the 15th

International Advanced Automotive & Industrial/Stationary battery conference 2015.

> Paper Published on Current trends and future challenges of electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries in International Journal of Hydrogen

Energy.

> Class representative for Indian Society of Technical Education from 2009 to 2012 at SRM University.

> Organized Mechanical Conference in the year 2012 in SRM University.

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