CHETAN PRATHIK SRIKANTA

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Dearborn, MI - 48126 acz3rs@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Pursuing MS in automotive engineering with specialization in Powertrain & HEV topics

Working as lab assistant in Control Systems Analysis and Design Lab, University of Michigan - Dearborn, proficient in Matlab & Simulink

Bachelors in mechanical engineering and close to 1 year of client-facing experience in automotive industry EDUCATION

Master of Science in Automotive Engineering Sep, 2016 - May, 2018 University of Michigan - Dearborn, MI GPA - 3.4

Modules: Automotive Powertrain (I & II), Electrical aspects of HEV, Powertrain NVH of electrified vehicles, Automotive Electronics I, Automotive Integrated systems Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Sep, 2010 - May, 2014 Visvesvaraya Technological University Percentage: 67% SOFTWARE SKILLS: Matlab, Simulink, Solidworks, Labview, Ansys, Microsoft office tools RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Lab Assistant Sep, 2016 - Present

Control System Analysis and Design Lab University of Michigan – Dearborn

Mentoring a mixed group of mechanical and electrical undergraduates and grade their lab reports

Modules covered include - Introduction to Matlab And Labview; Time response of dynamic system using Matlab; Simulation with Simulink; Root locus design; DC motor for Modeling; Real motor control with PID controllers; Frequency design methods for motor position control Engineering Intern Jan, 2014 - May, 2014

Bosch Ltd Bengaluru, India

Project – “Reduction of electrical resistance variation in a 4 mm diameter glow plug”

Analyzed the processes involved in manufacturing glow plugs to identify the source of problem

Issue identified - The process of Gas Tungsten Arc welding, was identified as the cause for electrical resistance variation

Solution - Through statistical process control, current and electrode gap were optimized and variation in resistance was successfully reduced

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

“Simulation and Analysis of Shift Processes of a 6-speed FWD Automatic Transmission” Feb-Apr, 2017

Objective of the project was to simulate a smooth 1-2 shift for 6 speed AT using Matlab & Simulink

Collected data for a midsize car (Buick Lacrosse 2012 - eAssist), mathematical model was established for the transmission system governed by general, specific state variable equation for given initial conditions

Designed and integrated engine model, torque converter model, vehicle model in Simulink

The shifting function code and conditions for all the operating phases was developed using Matlab

Observed engine, transmission, clutch torque and angular velocity profiles with respect to time. The actuation of the oncoming clutch was controlled to maintain the torque hole and torque overshoot at an acceptable level. The shift process was calibrated several times to obtain a smooth shift

Simulated the model for up shift process beginning at 15mph with an open torque converter and a fixed throttle position of 30%. The total shift time was limited to 550ms

“Simulation in series hybrid electric vehicle and systems modeling” Jan-Feb, 2017

Developed a simulator for Series Hybrid Electric vehicles using Matlab

Implemented the Engine On/Off Control Strategy to maintain the Battery SOC between 0.3 to 0.8

Simulation was performed for 3 driving cycles, inputs for the simulation are the vehicle data, battery information, engine data

The operating points on the torque speed plane for the engine, motor and the engine were plotted

The instantaneous wheel torque and speed, the engine torque and speed, the battery power required, the cumulative battery energy, battery SOC, mileage and the MPGe are obtained for the 3 driving cycles

“Battery electric vehicle fuel consumption simulator” Feb-Mar, 2017

Developed a fuel consumption simulator for Battery Electric vehicles using Matlab

The simulation was performed for 3 different EPA driving cycles (city, highway and US06) using the vehicle data as input and obtained the instantaneous wheel torque and speed, the required motor torque and speed, battery power, State of charge, the cumulative battery energy and the MPGe for each driving cycle

“Case study on power flow control strategies in parallel HEV” Mar-Apr, 2017

Studied the configuration and operation modes in Planetary Gear system (PGS) strategy and Pontryagin’s minimum principle (PMP) strategy

Tested the strategies against the demands of four urban area driving cycles

Verified real-time implementation feasibility in Matlab

Results indicated reduction in fuel consumption could be attained from both the strategies

“Benchmarking and Preliminary Design Specifications” Feb, 2017

Conducted benchmarking and preliminary design specifications of target vehicle with the competitor vehicles with the help of Pugh diagram Analysis. Benchmarked vehicle: Nissan Altima 2016 SR

“Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Interface Analysis for a Selected Vehicle System” Mar, 2017

Prepared a QFD, developed an interface diagram and matrix. Cascaded the vehicle attributes and sub- attributes requirements to front door system of Nissan Altima 2016 SR

“Business Plan Development and Design Verification Plan” Apr, 2017

Proposed a business plan, sales projections and selling price for target vehicle based on customer needs, market survey. Prepared timing plan, gateways, milestones (V-model) and cost and revenue summary

Developed design verification plan (DVP) by doing robustness and reliability checklist, outlining the attribute, specific tests (clutch system) and acceptance criteria INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Sales Executive Apr, 2015 - Dec, 2015

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited - Truck and Bus Division Bengaluru, India

Identified new business opportunities by meeting prospects; Increased satisfaction of existing customers by recommending new opportunities, profit and service improvements

Part of the team which sold 23 units of a new model (Truxo-25, 170Hp), which constituted 8% of national sales for the month of Aug, 2015

VOLUNTEERING

Current Co-lead of event management team for organizing TedxUMDearborn, Fall, 2017

Fundraising for underprivileged girls through PLAN International, India chapter from Dec, 2014 - Mar, 2015 HONORS AND AWARDS

Received Non-Resident Graduate Scholarship for Fall-2016 & Winter-2017 semesters

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