Engineering Intern Research Assistant

Pankaj Bendre

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankaj-bendre/ ● 346-***-**** ● **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lone Star Blowers and Compressors, Houston, TX January 2024 – May 2024 An ISO 9001 Manufacturer and Service company for centrifugal blowers and compressors with associated control systems located in Houston, Texas USA

Engineering Intern

• Created SolidWorks part and assembly 3D models per LSB and customer specifications. Revised manufacturing drawings

• Designed and developed detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings of pipes, skids, and motor base. assemblies and increased the production of centrifugal blowers by 10%

• Updated work instructions and bill of materials per LSB and customer specifications

• Executed Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) and issued Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s)

• Worked on LabVIEW software to verify sensor performance against specifications and standards Cescon Research Group, University of Houston August 2023 – December 2023 a multidisciplinary group developing novel computational methods and tools for learning-based decision making and control of complex and unknown dynamical systems that are changing over time. Research Assistant, Biomedical Control

• Developed control systems for medical applications, to improve quality and safety of care through automation

• Granted $650k by U.S. National Science Foundation for the development of automated insulin delivery method using model predictive control method for T1D patients

• Worked on simulation software like MATLAB for the development of models using control system theory Karim Research Group, University of Houston June 2023 – August 2023 A Research group focused on sustainable materials, nanomaterials for energy, directed self-assembly and phase behavior. Research Assistant

• Executed the preparation and measurement of dielectric properties for diverse polymer dyes utilized in electronic industries, specifically for capacitor manufacturing

• Conducted analysis of mechanical characteristics of polymers Instructional Assistant, University of Houston January 2023 – June 2023

• Managed a class of 40+ students under Dr. Basaran and delivered lectures on ‘Introduction to Mechanics’, prepared and checked assignments and improved class average by about 25% Icon Engineers, Nagpur, MH, India September 2021 – June 2022 Manufacturer of torque motors, air over motors & low torque synchronous motors in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Mechanical Engineer

• Spearheaded the development of torque motors using SolidWorks by coordinating with the motor manufacturing team and increased manufacturing by 20%

• Developed understanding of the functioning of central lathe machine, hydraulic press, drilling machine, dynamometer, and other grinding machines

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

University of Houston, USA August 2022 – May 2024

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering,

• Received Dean’s Scholarship award ($1000) in the first semester of the degree program Nagpur University, India August 2018 – June 2022

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, First Class with Distinction (Honors)

• University Topper with a perfect GPA of 4.00/4.00 in the second semester of the program, Team Lead; Cultural Fest Certifications: Machine Learning; Stanford University, SQL for Data Analytics; UC Davis, PLC Programming; LinkedIn Learning SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Skills:

• Technical Skills: MATLAB, Python, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Siemens NX, R, Machine Learning.

• Engineering & Problem Solving: Engineering Documentation, Regulatory Requirements, Sustaining Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Design Control, Test Strategies, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, 5S Principles.

• Other Skills: Characterization, Chemistry, Scanning, Battery, Electro, Differential Scanning, Calorimetry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Product Specifications, Interfacial Chemistry, Electron Microscopy, Mechanical Analysis, Material Design, Calorimetry, Laboratory, Microscopy, Moderating, Coating, product development engineering Community and Activity: UPAY, Teaching Assistant (2021): Worked as a teaching assistant for this NGO providing free education to underprivileged students. Tennis (former nationally ranked junior); Cricket (State Level Player), Music (Professionally Certified)

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