Rohit Dantkale

408-***-**** adxcu9@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-dantkale/ San Jose https://rohitdantkale.myportfolio.com/

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering Expected Graduation May 2023 San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA Current GPA: 3.7/4 Related Courses: Optimization and Machine Learning, Finite Element Methods, Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering Design, Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Mechatronic Systems Engineering Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Aug 2019 Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, MH, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• CAD Tools: SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, ANSYS, LS-Dyna, Creo, Catia, Tinker cad

• Manufacturing Skills: Machining, GD&T, DFM, DOE, Engineering Drawings, 3D Printing, Welding, Machine Design.

• Software: MATLAB, Python, C++, MS Office, Visual Factory, Arena PLM, Timepro, Visio, AutoCAD. WORK EXPERIENCE

Battery Engineering Co-op, Proterra May 2022- Present

• Reviewed Equipment’s drawings/BOMs using 3DX Catia and communicated with vendors to obtain quotes for over

$65000 in critical spare/wear parts, resulting in a 35% reduction in downtime.

• Researched on rework process of battery packs to minimize the scrap cost by 16%

• Determined flaws in fixtures by performing tolerance analysis and worked on re-designing/testing new fixtures, fixture related parts using a 3D printer resulting in a 25% increase in fixture reliability.

• Developed flow charts using Visio to analyze battery manufacturing lines, resulting in a 20% reduction in cycle time.

• Processed and analyzed test data using Excel to validate system performance, resulting in a 15% reduction in defects.

• Collaborated with different teams to create and maintain PFMEA documents, reducing potential quality issues by 20%.

• Drafted and updated production work instructions and managed work orders with Nomuda Visual Factory, streamlining the production process and reducing assembly time by 10%.

• Created and refined production line layouts with AutoCAD, employing lean manufacturing concepts in order to identify production inefficiencies and improve manufacturing KPIs.

• Created detailed testing plans and instrumentation maps highlighting sensor and data acquisition needs, resulting in a 10% improvement in testing accuracy. Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Department, SJSU Aug 2021- May 2022

• Managed lab sections of 25+ students for ME-20 Design and Graphics class utilizing SOLIDWORKS.

• Evaluated assignments and conducted exams.

• Mentored students on design projects and assisted with assignments. Research Assistant, Mechanical Department, SJSU Jun 2021- May 2022

• Researched autonomous vehicle accidents patterns and made collision reports database for 2019-2021.

• Designing structural safety guidelines for autonomous vehicles by performing different crash tests in Ansys and SOLIDWORKS.

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Computer-aided analysis and redesign of the steam iron, SJSU May 2021

• Redesigned Iron with additional safety features using SOLIDWORKS.

• Performed thermal analysis utilizing Ansys workbench on base plate for temperature analysis on clothes.

• Implemented actuator-based safety mechanism, automatically lifting iron when left on a powered surface for a specified time, reducing fire accident risk by 85%. Heat transfer analysis for Tesla 21700 Cell Battery Brick, SJSU Dec 2021

• Designed 3D model of Tesla 2170 battery pack with 48 cells.

• Analyzed thermal behaviors of a 21700 Li-ion battery pack utilizing Ansys workbench.

• Determined optimal mesh configuration for accurate results and reasonable computational time. How does battery weight affect electric vehicle Tesla Model S range, SJSU May 2021

• Created a Simulink simulation model for an EV, determining the optimal battery weight ratio to maximize range.

• Increased battery weight adds up to the vehicle’s total mass, leading to drawing more current from the battery and reducing the vehicle’s total range by 33%.

Analyzing dynamic and thermal characteristics of disc brake, SPPU Aug 2019

• Researched on conventional braking systems about various problems such as the response of stopping the vehicle, heating of brake shoe, abrasion of the braking disc surface, thermal stress in the brake.

• Analyzed the parts to improve the efficiency of the braking system. ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

• Presented a webinar on” Challenges of Autonomous vehicles becoming the reality” at the International Conference of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, San Francisco, Sept 2021. Link

• Published a research paper “Preparation of brake disc setup and analyzing its dynamic and thermal characteristics”. IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN), India. Link