Mechanical Engineer with Hands-on Design and Manufacturing Experience

BHUVIKA REDDY KOMAREDDY

Email: ********@******.*** Phone Number: +1-508-***-****

Education

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.2 August 2024 – May 2028 Skills

Programming: MATLAB, Python, C

CAD: SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Fusion, CATIA, Onshape Manufacturing: CNC Milling/Lathe, Manual Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Woodworking, GD&T, Metrology, MasterCAM Project Experience

Gas Chassis Member, Purdue ASME Racing August 2025 – Present

Contributed to Purdue Grand Prix team operations helping achieve a 25.4s lap time and earned the 2026 Safety Award.

Designed, fabricated, and assembled chassis components using machining and fabrication tools; collaborated with cross-functional sub teams to ensure structural integrity, safety compliance, and manufacturability under competition timelines

LUNABOTICS Excavation Member, Purdue Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) August 2024 – May 2025

Contributed to an autonomous lunar robot project that received the Caterpillar Autonomy Award.

Machined excavation bucket components using CNC/manual mills and fabrication tools at the Bechtel Innovation and Design Center.

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Researcher, FLEX Labs August 2025 – January 2026

Conducted data-driven analysis of lithium-ion battery thermal degradation and safety behavior for electric vehicle applications.

Manufacturing Systems Project January 2026 – Present

Executed end-to-end part manufacturing CNC milling and MasterCam, translating engineering drawings and tolerances into production-ready components

Applied metrology, GD&T, and process controls to inspect components, verify dimensional accuracy, and ensure quality and safety standards aligned with high-volume manufacturing environments NA Miata Front Corner Assembly Project (Ongoing) April 2026-Present

Reverse engineered and modeled a Mazda MX-5 Miata front corner assembly in Onshape including hub, rotor, and brake components.

Performed motion studies and introductory FEA/MOS analysis to evaluate stress concentrations and lightweight design modiϐications.

Work Experience

Student Associate, Purdue Dining & Culinary January 2025 – May 2026

Worked in a fast-paced customer service environment serving 200+ customers weekly while developing teamwork and communication skills.

Summer Student Ofϐice Staff, Purdue University Residences May 2026-Present

Coordinated summer housing operations, resident communication, and move-in logistics across multiple residence halls.

Modern Mechanics Teaching Assistant, Purdue College of Science August 2025 – Present

Supported lab sessions by demonstrating experiments, ensuring safety protocols, and guiding students through data analysis.

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