Mechanical Engineering Engineer

SRIVATHSA SANKETH MOKHASANAVISU

Phone: 818-***-**** Email: *********.*************@*****.***

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California State University Northridge July 2016

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Tech. University, INDIA May 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Product Development Engineer/Dispatcher, Valiant Commodities, Long Beach, CA. April 2016 - Present

Engaged in sourcing, trans-loading and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metals using different design / modification techniques to achieve shipping of final product to match specific set objectives.

Analyzed and improved flow in business process using value stream mapping principle successfully reducing time by 10.7%

Keeping track of inventory of about 300 units a day worth over $1.25 million.

Reduced drayage costs from $425 to $330 ensuring safety in shipping of the final product.

Research Engineer (Vehicle Engineering), Hyundai Motor India Engineering, INDIA. March 2013 - December 2013

Create and review designs, drawings, data base information, bill of materials, engineering specifications to meet industry standards using CATIA V5, Solidworks, CAD/CAM software.

Research, Design & Analysis of Automobile Parts with necessary documentation defining the overall system architecture with respect to functionality, materials, design and testing.

Performed Engineering calculations to design connectors meeting design standards, industry codes and customer specifications.

College Bound Tutor, Michael D Eisner College of Education, Northridge. April 2014 –February 2015

Assisted in executing strategic vision of the college bound program.

Develop and host workshops on selected topics.

Intern, Volkswagen PPS Motors, INDIA. May 2012 - July 2012

Gained insight on Diagnostics, Wheel Alignment, Vehicle Body Repair of a vehicle undergoing maintenance.

Comprehensive information on both gasoline and diesel engines.

2D / 3D AutoCAD part drawings and layouts on basic parts and structures.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS:

Design of a 4 Stroke Inline 4 Cylinder Engine

Developed a 3D model of engine assembly using Solidworks.

Predicted engine behavior for different materials by performing Thermo-dynamical and Structural analysis using MATLAB.

Finalized suitable materials for designing different engine components based on results.

Computer Aided Machine Design (Automation of Single Cylinder Engine)

Performed a real time full analysis of a virtual prototype using Solidworks.

Automated process using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Developed techniques to achieve necessary motion simulation and thermal analysis of engine.

Design time for the overall automation process has been reduced from 60 hrs to under 45 min.

Design of Robotic Arm End Effector

Incorporated a simple linkage actuation mechanism using CATIA V5 R20.

Respective Dynamic Force Analysis of the system accounting for the load that can be handled is performed.

Produced 3 end effector designs and a more accurate force and moment analysis, simulation and determination of linkage parameters during Master’s program using Solidworks to help solve situational challenges.

Aircraft Flight Mechanics & Aerodynamics

Research and Analysis on NASA TN D-7428 airfoil to predict the aerodynamic characteristics due to subsonic flows over aircraft / missile wings and bodies.

Analyzed pressure distribution, lift, drag, moments and wall shearing stress in incompressible flow.

Evaluated impact of compressibility calculations / corrections.

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