Engineer Engineering

NITHEESH SASIKUMAR

Email ID: ********.*********@*****.*** Mob: 316-***-****

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitheesh-sasikumar-9973a3125/

I’m a dedicated engineer skilled in Design and Controls. Consistently finishes projects ahead of schedule. I can visualize my future as a Validation/Functional Safety Engineer due to the experience in safety development and validation of complex vehicle electrical systems, functional development process according to ISO 26262 and the ability to interpret Simulink models.

Professional Training

“Fundamentals of Automotive Functional Safety Control Systems using ISO 26262” SAE Certificate of Mastery Course

LHPU - Pontiac, MI June 2018 – July 2018

Automotive Functional Safety Training: Intro to LHP-TUV ISO-26262 certification

Engineering Process Training

CAN Communications (J1939 Protocol)

Code Generation Training

Controls Theory and Application

Gasoline Engine and Controls Training (Speed Governing; Controls Modeling; System Diagrams, Wiring, and CAN)

Agile SCRUM, Business Etiquette, Leadership, Stress and Conflict Management, Professional Communication, Teamwork, and Budgeting

Technical Skills

Software: Diagnostic Engineering Tool (DET), Vehicle Spy, Neo VI Fire, DSA Tool, Ellisys, Saleae, BLE Smart RF Flash Programmer, Simulink, MotoHawk (Model-based Design Tool), MotoTune (Calibration Tool), MADYMO, HYPERMESH, HYPERGRAPH, ADAMS VIEW, ADAMS CAR, MATLAB, CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS and LS-DYNA

Languages: English, German (Basic), Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi

LHPU Projects

Development of Minimum and Maximum Governor Control Models June 2018

Developed in Simulink minimum and maximum governor models for controlling engine speed

Calibrated and tuned the engine using MotoTune calibration tool

Tested final control model on an Ecotec 2.4L gasoline engine at different load conditions

Electronic Throttle Position Controller using Linear Potentiometer June 2018

Developed control model for electronic throttle controller using Simulink

Calibrated electronic throttle position and pedal position using MotoTune

Tested and validated controller while varying the pedal position using MotoHawk

Development of Diesel Engine Speed Control System June 2018

Designed engine PID controller, plant model, and Engine Position Tracking (EPT) system for a diesel engine using MotoHawk, MotoTune, and Simulink

Developed a state machine for stall, crank, run, and overload states and calibrated engine for different states

Executed gain scheduling and feed forward loop up table for lower response time and stabilized engine speed

Distributed Control System for Electronic Throttle and CAN Communication July 2018

Developed a feedback PI electronic throttle controller using Simulink and MotoHawk blocks

Calibrated the control system using MotoTune calibration tool

Tested and validated the controller using throttle valve

Learned about the instabilities encountered in feedback PI control system and ways to eliminate them

Development of a Control System for an Electronic Fuel Injector July 2018

Developed a control system for an electronic fuel injector using Simulink and MotoHawk blocks

Selected piston position and crank shaft RPM as simulation parameters

Calibrated the control system using MotoTune calibration tool

Simulated the control system for different engine speeds and tested on a fuel injector

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Validation Engineer, Sasken Technologies Ltd. Nov 2018 - Present

Working onsite for Denso International America (DIAM), Southfield, MI

Defines and manage the safety verification and validation activities on bench and vehicle

Responsible to analyze the air logs captured by Ellisys tool and understand the Bluetooth service exchanged between the mobile and embedded microcontrollers

Analyze the vehicle logs (K-Line/LIN) from Vehicle Spy to dig down the root cause of the issue and perform the root cause analysis and publish the outcome to the senior management

Participate in the system workshop with end customer to perform complete system testing in the vehicle and verify the issues during workshop

Develop validation suites based on customer specifications

Write detailed steps to execute each test cases

Review designed test cases and make necessary changes if required or add additional scenarios

Create validation report for each release (Sprint, Delta and Full) and present it internally and to the client

Report the issues on JIRA to track and update the status accordingly

Performed DIDs and DTCs for Phone as a Key project

Familiar with the Automotive Functional Safety Standard (ISO 26262)

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

Understanding on Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and Fault tree analysis (FTA)

CAE Analyst, Marutee Engineering Services LLC June 2017 – June 2018

Worked onsite for TKHoldings, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI

Performed correlations (FMVSS 208 Regulations) for various clients in HYPERGRAPH

MADYMO vehicle modeling

Linear Impactor Tests (Passenger Airbag and Driver Airbag) for various Clients to study the response

Replaced Airbag inflators for various clients

Developed Knee Airbag (KAB)/Knee Foam for second row passenger and studied the injury levels as per FMVSS 208 Regulations

Modeled Driver Airbag and Passenger Airbag in HYPERMESH Software

Performed Steering Column Study for Autonomous Driving in MADYMO

Prepared Overlays/Video Comparisons for tests performed for various clients and prepared presentations for the clients

Graduate Research Assistant June 2016 – June 2017

Assisted junior students in their research work related to automotive using MADYMO and LS DYNA

Conducted lab sessions on ADAMS VIEW and ADAMS CAR, a multi-body dynamics software for junior students for their project work and for their future tasks

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Wichita State University Aug 2014 - May2016

Delivered a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials directed towards the delivery of subjects at both graduate and undergraduate level

Supervised practical work, advising on methods, and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge

Programmer Analyst, Cognizant Technology Solutions May 2012 – Aug 2013

Designed web pages for the Provider COMCAST

Used html codes to create web page for the client as an initial assignment

Worked on code error rectification

Simple error rectification on COMCAST official webpage as a part of training

Educational Qualification

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

Wichita State University, Wichita, KS GPA 3.962

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering July 2008 - May 2012

Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri, India GPA 3.5

Academic Projects

Dummy Modeling and Simulation using MADYMO

Constructed a simple rigid seat and positioned a Hybrid III 50th Percentile ATD into the seat

Attained knowledge on dummy positioning, belt-fitting, and simple surface contact using biodynamics simulation software, MADYMO

Master Thesis

Performance Comparison of Human and Dummy Models for Various Vehicle Frontal Crash Scenarios based on the Federal Standards such as FMVSS 208

Developed a vehicle interior environment using MADYMO tool

Positioned human and dummy models in the developed vehicle environment

Designed a seatbelt with the required properties using MADYMO

Modeled a Functionally Safe Driver Airbag and positioned in the steering wheel with appropriate properties for the airbag depending on the Functional Safety Standards

Simulated the entire model with different scenarios such as with airbag and seatbelt, without airbag and seatbelt, with airbag and no seatbelt, without airbag and with seatbelt and compared the human and dummy behavior for various frontal crash scenarios

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