Raj Ganesh Kumarasamy

Dearborn, Michigan Phone: +1-313-***-**** Email: adhv4g@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

• Completed Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Automotive Systems Engineering.

• Design Engineer with Advanced experience in 3D Modeling of Fuel System Components, Lighting Systems and Powertrain Components.

• Lead teams in Design and Development of New Fuel System Technology components using Various Modeling software.

• Performed Finite Element Analysis, Drafted using GD&T methods and Managed using Teamcenter.

• Performed Validation tasks such as DFMEA, DVP&R, ECR/ECN etc.

• Performed Multi Body Dynamics Analysis of Engine components. Education:

• University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI

M.S.E. in Automotive Systems Engineering (CGPA: 3.59/4) 2020 Specialized in Automotive Powertrains, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Vehicle Thermal Management

• Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Anna University Chennai, India B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (CGPA: 8.36/10) 2016 Specialized in IC Engines, Design of Transmission Systems, Finite Element Analysis Technical Skills:

• Siemens NX

• CATIA V5

• Solidworks

• ANSYS

• Teamcenter

• Matlab-Simulink

• AVL Excite

• Hypermesh

Professional Experience:

AVL Powertrains Inc. Plymouth,MI

Powertrain Engineering Intern- Simulation and Analysis 05/2019 - 08/2019

• Performed Multi Body Dynamic Analysis of Engine Components using AVL Excite Designer and Power Unit.

• Carried out Dynamic Analysis of Engine using AVL Excite Designer module, whereas Individual component Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) analysis of engine components was carried out using Power Unit module.

• Assisted Project Engineers in Meshing of CAD input files to be used in Analysis using Hypermesh Software.

• Assisted the Lead Analysis Project Engineer in Performing Crankshaft Dynamic Analysis and Connecting rod analysis for two different projects.

• Liaison and Association with Design Release Engineers and Offshore CAE analysts based in China and Austria. UMD Electric Racing ( Formula SAE) Dearborn, MI

Design Engineer- Powertrain 10/2018 - 04/2019

• Generated model of mountings for Emrax 228 Electric motor using SOLIDWORKS.

• Generated model of casing of motor controller and achieved 20% weight reduction.

• Redesigned the existing suspension arms to improve functionality and accessibility. UCAL Fuel Systems Ltd. Chennai, India

Design Engineer - Research and Development 06/2017 - 07/2018

• Designed Critical Two- Wheeler Automotive Fuel System components such as Carburetors, Air Suction valves, Throttle bodies for Fuel Injectors, etc.

• Managed a team for the concept development of New Fuel systems technologies such as Electronic Throttle bodies, Electronic Carburetors in order to meet the BSVI emission norms of India.

• Designed the components using 3D Modeling Software such as NX, Solidworks, etc.

• Drafted the 3D models into 2D using AutoCAD, Solidworks and NX drafting platforms.

• Prepared the Bill of Materials (BOM) for each design. All data were managed using Teamcenter.

• Performed Validation and Verification activities like DFMEA, DVP&R, ECR, etc.

• Changed the existing material and Design of Reed valve used in Air Suction valve which resulted in 20% cost reduction.

• Interacted with the Customers on a Daily basis and Incorporated the needs of the customer in Existing and New Designs. SL Lumax Ltd. Chennai, India

Graduate Engineer Trainee- Research and Development 11/2016 - 05/2017

• Designed Four-Wheeler automobile components such as Head lamps, Fog lamps, as per the Customer Requirements using CATIA modelling software (Solid and Surface Modeling).

• Drafted 3D models to 2D using CATIA drafting tool and assisted engineers with 3D Modeling.

• Hands on experience in Assembly of Headlamps, Injection molding process. Project Work:

Simulation of a Conventional Vehicle, Battery Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicle

• Simulated a Conventional, Battery Powered and Hybrid Electric Two-wheeler using Matlab software.

• For a given set of Vehicle Parameters and various driving cycles, the Matlab model was developed and all performance parameters were assessed.

Material Optimization of a Transmission Shift Fork

• Proposed a new Metal Matrix Composite as a replacement for existing Aluminium Material for Transmission Shift Fork.

• Achieved a weight reduction of 50 % and Strength improvement by 56%. 1D Simulation and Analysis of Shift Processes of 6 – Speed FWD Automatic Transmission

• Established a Mathematical Model for the Transmission – Vehicle system for Steady-State, Torque Phase and Inertia Phase during 1st – 2nd Gear Shift and for 1st gear and 2nd gear operation .

• Performed Quantitative Analysis of the state variables in terms of Input and Control Variables.

• Simulation of Vehicle Launch from rest in 1st gear, operation during 1st - 2nd shift at 15 mph and 2 seconds in 2nd gear after shift using Matlab - Simulink with an open torque converter and fixed throttle position. Product Development MY 2024 vehicle- Segment Minivan

• Developed a Minivan segment vehicle for the Model Year (MY) 2024 and conduct a benchmarking study of competitor vehicles with the reference vehicle selected and develop preliminary specifications of the target vehicle.

• Utilized QFD to examine the Suspension system, to perform Interface Analysis and to develop Requirements Cascade using Systems Engineering approach.

• Strategize a Business and Technology Plan to create a Conceptual Design for launch in 2024. Modeling and Simulation of a Vehicle Thermal Management System

• Developed an integrated Vehicle Cooling Model (VCM), under a given set of vehicle driving conditions (Vehicle speed, Ambient temperature, etc.) in order to determine the coolant flow rate, heat rejection from the engine, and engine out coolant temperature. Software used: Matlab-Simulink. Design and Analysis of Cylinder Liner of 1500 hp Diesel Engine.

• Designed the cylinder liner using modelling software-CREO, analysed and optimized the design using analytical methods and by carrying out thermo-structural analysis with ANSYS workbench. Design and Fabrication of Heat Rejector using HEAT PIPE

• Designed and fabricated an effective heat rejector using heat pipe, a heat transfer device. ACADEMIC AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS

• Non-Resident Graduate Tuition Scholarship, University of Michigan-Dearborn- Fall 2018, 2019 ; Winter 2019, 2020.

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