Date of Birth/Nationality:
SOFTWARE SKILLS
AUTOCAD & CATIA
Solidworks
ANSYS (Fluent)
CREO
Abaqus (FEA)
MS Office
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Product analysis and
Development.
Sheet metal Design Part
Assembly drawings.
BOM GD&T (Basics).
Six Sigma FMEA MSA.
Technical Writing
Strategic Planning.
Requirement Analysis
Dimension calculation.
Literature & Market
Survey.
Good Understanding of
Design and Manufacturing
Process.
INTERPERSONAL TRAITS
Operated in teams of size
from 3 to 24.
Independent & Motivated
towards my goal.
Organizational skills to
improve work efficiency.
Creative perspective and
analytical thinking with
clear Communication.
Proactive Attitude &
Customer Friendly.
Ing. Nikhil Murali Krishnaa
Automotive Design Engineer
CONTACT INFORMATION
Present Address: Drieslag 11-2, 6832 AM, Arnhem, Netherlands Phone: +316******** Whatsapp: +918*********
Email: **************@*****.***
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-m-krishnaa Skype name: live:8f03256866a57fec
CAREER SUMMARY
A Dual Master’s Graduate in automotive engineering with a course of projects in 3D Mechanical CAD. I wish to be part of a team that shares my passion for bringing in new ideas, change, and efficiency to business with an aim to contribute to the evolution of automotive industry. Open to Relocation. EDUCATION
Master of Automotive Engineering (Oct 2017 -Feb 2020) Czech Technical University – Prague, Czech Republic. Core: Internal Combustion Engines Mechanical & Hydraulic Transmissions Automotive Design Multi-body Modelling Technology of Automotive Production
Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Projects*:
Analysis & Design of suspension system in 3D CATIA V5R20.
- (Double wishbone Torsion bar of a salon car with static and dynamic analysis Suspension Stiffness calculation and material analysis).
2D Design & Process planning for production of Piston connecting rod.
- (Analyzed mechanical and thermal constraints of the material Created process route sheet with machine & tool requirements).
Finite Element Analysis of a steel plate with a notch in Abaqus.
- (Calculation of loading factor, size effect factor, surface factor and notch factor Determination of maximum stress concentration)
Downforce investigation for Airfoil/spoiler using ANSYS. Master of Engineering Systems [Automotive & Control] (Sep 2018 -Nov 2019) HAN University of Applied Sciences – Arnhem, Netherlands. Specialization: Advanced Vehicle dynamics System Modelling Applied Control Control Strategies.
Bachelor of Engineering & Technology (Jul 2013 – Jun 2017) SRM University – Chennai, India.
Core: Mechanical Engineering.
Projects*:
Design (2D AutoCAD) and fabrication of Multi-mode Steering system.
- (Design of the prototype Gear wheel calculations)
Design and fabrication of Automated-Stamping Machine. Diploma in 3D Mechanical CAD (Mar 2015 – Apr 2016) Diagonal CADD Institution – Chennai, India.
Software: AutoCAD CREO CATIA Solidworks ANSYS. Projects*:
2D Design of Stick, Backhoe & Bucket of Excavator in AutoCAD.
3D Design of Input shaft in Transmissions in Solidworks.
*Individual responsibilities and achievements of the Projects during education are described in the Portfolio attached.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English (C1) - (Negotiable)
German (A2) - (Beginner)
Dutch (A1) - (Beginner)
TRAININGS & COURSES
Design of Motorcycle
Engine (SolidWorks).
(Aug 2020 – Sep 2020)
Six Sigma Training.
(Jun 2020 – Jul 2020)
Automotive Product
Design (Specialization in
Plastic Parts).
(May 2020)
FMEA on Automotive
Applications (AIAG VDA).
(May 2020)
REFERENCES
[1]
Mr. Joep Schreurs
Software Architect
Innolux Europe B.V
Heerlen, Netherlands.
Email:
****.********@*******.***
Phone: +31(0)458506039
Relation: Supervisor
[2]
Mr. Hatim Mala
Researcher- Control Systems
HAN University,
Arnhem, Netherlands.
Email: *****.****@***.**
Phone: +31(0)625640468
Relation: University
Supervisor & Professor
EXPERIENCE
1. Online Tutor for students in Automotive Engineering (Powertrains Vehicle Dynamics Control Systems) – Freelance Tutor.
(July 2020 – Present)
Platforms: Studentvoorstudent –Netherlands Zikshaa - India. Consulting Projects, Proofreading Technical Documentations and teaching Webinars and courses on Advanced Vehicle Dynamics. 2. Internship/Master Thesis in Control and Development of Vibrational Haptic feedback in Automotive displays – Mechanical & Control System Engineer
(Master Thesis) NVH Analyst (Internship).
(April 2019 – November 2019)
Innolux Europe B.V – Heerlen, Netherlands.
Responsibilities (Master Thesis):
System analyzed, requirements framed and created a mathematical model replicating the system dynamics in MATLAB/SIMULINK.
Parameter Identification and Product development.
Model analysis, Data processing and Validation of the technical model.
Controller Design, Analysis and implemented open-loop control strategy.
Testing & Calibration – 20 types of Tests performed for product development, system identification, subjective analysis, etc. Responsibilities (Internship):
Tested and evaluated defective haptic feedback modules/samples from Audi
& BMW.
3. Project Work in Design and fabrication of SUPRA (Student Formula Racing car) – Student Formula team Engineer.
(Aug 2015 – Jul 2016)
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) India– Chennai, India. Individual Responsibilities:
Lead role in Purchase and quotation team (Team of 5).
Dimensions calculated and designed (Solidworks) with tolerances: Brake system (Brake calipers, master cylinder, and brake hose).
Responsible for engine wiring maintenance and wheel hub machining.
Helped in the manual grinding, surfacing, and welding for the fabrication of the designed car.
Achievements:
Cost–reduction in Final Budget of SUPRA formula car by strategic maintenance; Saved 10% of the initially estimated cost.
39th/178 in Dynamic race event 6th/178 in Technical presentation. Date: November 2020 Name:
Place: Arnhem, Netherlands Nikhil Murali Krishnaa