Engineering Engineer
Resume:
Rohit Jogineedi
R&D Engineer Profile
*****.*********@***.*** • +1-618-***-****
LinkedIn URL • Carbondale, IL, 62901
Analytical and detail-oriented individual with hands-on experience in Research and Development (R&D), mechanical engineering, and materials science. Currently pursuing Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Skilled in performing bench tribological testing, friction and wear measurement, and data analysis, investigating tribochemical interactions at critical contact interfaces, and identifying wear modes and mechanisms via materials characterization and interface modeling. Expertise in converting materials, technologies, and innovative ideas into product design/manufacturing process, developing scaled-down friction and wear strategies, and developing advanced materials with optimized thermal and tribological properties. Areas of Expertise
Tribology Research & Development
Materials Testing & Characterization
Statistical Data Collection & Analysis
Friction, Wear, and NVH Analysis
Experimental Design & Analysis
Continuous Process Improvement
Product Prototyping & Modelling
Materials Science & Engineering
Advanced Materials Modeling
Quality Assurance & Control
Cross-team Collaboration
Project Management
Professional Experience
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 2016 – Present Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
Provide effective support to instructors in delivering various courses, including Computer-Aided Drawing (Creo, SolidWorks
(ME102)), Senior Design (Mechanical Engineering Design (ME495)), Manufacturing Methods for Engineering Materials
(ME411), and Thermal Measurements Lab (ME401). Contribute to the modeling and development of advanced materials with improved thermal and tribological properties. Conduct friction, wear, corrosion, thermal, and NVH analysis of cast iron, aluminum, and composite materials. Manage and maintain several equipment and tools, such as Bruker UMT Tribolab, Full Scale Automotive Brake Dynamometer Link Engineering M2800, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) [Nikon Eclipse LV150], Topography [Bruker NPFLEX 3D Optical Microscope], Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) [FEI Quanta FEG 450], Energy Dispersive X-Ray Microanalysis [Oxford Detector, Inca Systems], and Brinell Hardness Tester: Model L. Support cross- functional team in performing study of hydro-climatology and water resource management.
● Carried out complex data analysis using MATLAB for the development of robust research techniques.
● Delivered assistance to advisor in securing $500K funds and generating project reports for six companies.
● Supervised research projects and theses of undergraduate and master students.
● Wrote and published peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference proceedings associated with friction and wear sciences and hydro-climatology.
● Applied bench tribological testing and material characterization techniques to evaluate friction characteristics and wear modes and mechanisms of wear-resistant coatings/surface treatments, metals, and composite materials.
● Evaluated and troubleshot newly developed benchtop friction tester equipment for software or hardware (electronics and mechanical) issues.
● Ensured overall operations in compliance with international standards, including ASTM G75, ASTM G99, ASTM B117, ASTM C518, ASTM C1784, SAE J2521, SAE J2522/AK Master, FMVSS 135, FMVSS 105, GMW 14782, and GMW 16696.
● Improved design of machine in close collaboration with company representatives. Page 2 2
Oak Ridge National Laboratory – Oak Ridge, TN, USA 2019 ASTRO Researcher
Performed thermal characterization and analysis of vacuum insulation panels by utilizing ASTM C518 standard test method. Operated various equipment and tools comprising of Heat Flow Meters (FOX 200, 400 & 600 series), Environmental chambers, and Natural Exposure Test Facilities. Evaluated and analyzed data using scientific methods in line with all important specifications.
● Provided effective assistance to mentor in research perspective and achieving grants of $300K.
● Authored and published in peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference proceedings related to thermal characterization and analysis of thermal energy storage devices.
● Used COMSOL Multiphysics for optimization of numerical models of building envelopes and thermal energy storage devices, such as phase change materials and vacuum insulation panels. Additional Experience
Intern, Bruker Nano Surfaces Division – San Jose, CA, USA Intern, Jasper Industries – Hyderabad, TG, India
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) (May 2021) Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, IL (Research: Impact of Cast Iron Microstructure and Coatings on Friction Performance of Automotive Brake)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Materials Science) (2017) Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, IL (Research: Development of an equivalent testing procedure for ASTM G75 standardized test for subscale testers)
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (2015) Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, TG (Research: Automated Guided, Storage and Retrieval Vehicle) Affiliations
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International American Society of Metals (ASM) International
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Technical Proficiencies
Solidworks, Catia, AutoCAD, COMSOL, ANSYS, Microsoft Office Suite, Tribometers (Sub-scale testers, Dynamometers, Bench-top testers), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Laser Flash Apparatus (LFA), Thermogravimetric Analysis
(TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray Tomography, X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Hardness Testers (Microindentation, Nanoindentation), Heat Flow Meter (HFM) and Universal Mechanical Testing Machine (UMT).
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