Mechanical Engineer United States

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Gowthum Sekar

Mechanical Engineer at Animax Designs Inc

Gallatin, Tennessee, United States

Summary

Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with experience in 3D and 2D CAD design, which includes the drafting of engineering drawings meant for an automotive application. Proficient in Solidworks, Draft Sight, and Trans Magic. Served as lead Mechanical Engineer in multiple programs and have played a support role in many others. Supported manufacturing by determining failure rates and overall precision of manufacturing process.

In addition, also possess a Masters Degree in Physics with emphasis in material science and a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on CAD design and product development. Contact me via ************@*****.*** or 615-***-****. Verifiable Link for FE Test results: https://account.ncees.org/ rn/1690405-931222-3ae68bc

Experience

Animax Designs, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

June 2022 - July 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

1. Designed static and dynamic structures meant for animatronics used in theme parks.

2. Used CAD to determine the optimum method to bring the magic of cartoons and cinema to life while ensuring the the mechanism is hidden from the client. 3. Had hands-on experience designing static costumes and mechanized puppets.

Kilgore Flares Co., LLC

Design Engineer

September 2020 - June 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Toone, Tennessee, United States

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1. Designed static and pneumatically driven mechanisms meant for an automated flare production facility.

2. Utilized GD&T for evaluating drawings from others in team. 3. Created work instructions and control maps to aid production and maintenance crews.

OSRAM Continental

Mechanical Engineer II

April 2017 - May 2020 (3 years 2 months)

Hendersonville, TN

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II

1. Designed LED light engines for automotive modules such as headlamps, fog lamps and so on using SolidWorks and DraftSight. 2. Was lead Mechanical Engineer for a variety of programs including the 2020 Ford F150 Rear Combination Lamp (RCL), 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Day Time Running Lights (DRL) and so on.

3. Helped improve the organization of engineering drawings. 4. Assisted Electrical Engineers by conducting 3-point testing, design test fixtures, and build harnesses.

5. Helped analyze process capability and precision in the manufacturing of LED light modules.

Best Buy

Computer Sales Consultant

October 2016 - April 2017 (7 months)

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Job title: Computer Sales Consultant.

1. Helped customers pick the right computer for his/her needs. 2. Addressed customer concerns and offered advice and information regarding the latest technology.

3. Consistently performed above and beyond the expectations of management.

Tennessee State University

Graduate Research Assistant

August 2013 - August 2016 (3 years 1 month)

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Job Title: Research Assistant.

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1. Collaborated with advisor and research team to construct a hybrid energy system test bed to be used as a research and

teaching tool.

2. Pieced together all necessary components via literature review and analysis of component specifications.

3. Ran design studies/simulations.

4. Presented on topic in multiple conferences..

Dana Incorporated

Engineering Intern

January 2015 - June 2015 (6 months)

Mt. Juliet TN

1. Observed the development of a electronic valve timing prototype at a startup company called JP Scope on behalf of Dana.

2. Improved data processing and organization and generated usable graphs using Matlab.

3. Assisted in miscellaneous activities including engine teardown and cleanup, sensor bench testing etc. 4. Kept extensive records on meetings and project updates.

5. At the end of the internship, presented on research to a board of engineers and executives at a Dana lab in Maumee Ohio.

Education

Tennessee State University

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering · (2013 - 2016) Fisk University

Master's degree, Physics · (2010 - 2012)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Bachelors of Science, Physics · (2005 - 2009)

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