Mechanical Design

Akshay Jagdale

Auburn Hills, MI Ph No: 513-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayjagdale **************@*****.*** SUMMARY:

Executes R&D activities by performing computational simulations (Thermal, CFD, FEA) on Mechanical and Electro-mechanical products

Uses CAE tools to optimize design for Thermal and Structural applications in automotive/EV systems and sub-systems

Supports design progression for the whole new product development (NPD) lifecycle from concept to manufacturing

Demonstrated ability to work independently on challenging problems and exceptional team spirit

Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills; Organized, pro-active and fast paced learner EDUCATION:

Masters in Mechanical Engineering May 2019

University of Cincinnati, Ohio

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering May 2016

University of Pune, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Domain/Analysis: FEA/Structural Analysis, Thermal/CFD Analysis, Computer Aided Design (CAD)

CAE Tools: Hyperworks, Siemens FloEFD, LS-Dyna, ANSYS, ICEPAK, STAR-CCM+, Abaqus, SimSolid, Optistruct, Hypermesh, HyperView

Programming: MATLAB, Python

CAD: CATIA, Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD

Other: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); FMVSS, ECE; PCBA, SoC, TIM, Thermocouples, Wind Tunnel, Thermal Chamber, IR/Thermal Camera; Opto-Mechanical, GD&T, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing WORK EXPERIENCE

Simulation CAE Engineer (Thermal & Structural) Nov 2019 -Present Marelli Automotive Lighting, Michigan

Perform CFD/Thermal analysis on passenger and electric vehicle (EV) headlamps and tail lamps to optimize thermal design and check material feasibility to meet long term performance goals under elevated temperatures

Perform static and dynamic Finite element analysis (FEA/FEM) on the vehicle lighting system to determine robustness

Conduct steady-state and transient air-flow/thermal simulations on the lamps to check for failure under thermal load and risk of fogging

Optimize Optical, Electrical, and thermal performance of LEDs by performing comprehensive component level PCB and heatsink thermal analysis and fine-tuning current inputs for each LED in the lighting system to compute photometry targets

Refer to Bill of Materials (BOM), other design documents from various teams to perform geometry clean up and prepare CAD files for Structural and Thermal Simulations. Update and maintain LED sheets in internal PLM system based on simulation results

Support validation engineers with physical testing of headlamps and tail lamps to determine failure under thermal load and correlate test results with simulation results. Visit clients onsite to perform physical tests and acquire data

Participate in different design and development phases including drafting, dimensioning, tolerance, documentation using CAD tools; Develop prototype and fixtures from 3D designs, drawings, regulations for testing by applying the knowledge of 3D printing and various other fabrication processes

Work along with cross functional/multidisciplinary electrical, design, validation, and optics/optical team of engineers for the whole product lifecycle from concept phase to the manufacturing phase

Communicate with customers and suppliers to discuss performance targets and design feasibility: Suggest geometrical, electrical, and material changes as per Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)

Post process and create reports; present reports or proof-of-concept (POC) of alternate solutions/countermeasures to a problem to other team of engineers, managers or clients to have a low cost quality product CAE Intern Oct 2016–Mar 2017

ELENO Energy LLP - Pune, India

Worked independently and in groups on analysis projects having static and dynamic conditions. Performed linear and nonlinear finite element analysis/simulations using Hypermesh & LS DYNA explicit and implicit solver

Pre-processing meshing of automotive parts involving plastic and sheet metal components. Quality check for shell and solid element mesh

Model generation; application of boundary conditions, connection, contacts, error debugging and deck preparation according to the regulations and customer requirements

Post-processing; obtaining results, observing model behavior, suggesting solution/countermeasures and CAE report preparation Project Intern Oct 2015–May 2016

Armament Research and Development Establishment - Pune, India

Prepared 3D CAD design of a missile launcher tube in CATIA from detailed assembly and component drawings

Executed FE static and modal analysis on the tube made of composite material to have a light weight robust product CO-CURRICULARS

Member of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) – BAJA Sep 2014 – Mar 2015

Designed steering system for the All-Terrain (ATV)/ Off road Vehicle and fabricated custom ATV parts using fabrication and rapid prototyping methods such as welding, laser cutting, lathe, CNC Machining, etc.

Designed various automotive components using surfacing options in CATIA V5 and solid modeling in Solidworks

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