ROHAN M. BETGERI
Houston, TX 77081, USA
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SUMMARY:
Result and detail oriented mechanical engineering professional with non-managerial experience. Worked in positions like Design Engineer and Mechanical Engineer, experience includes working with heavy drilling rigs and plastic packaging machines. Skill set includes effective people’s skills, extensive project planning and research ability. Recognized for keen ability to improve component designs, increase efficiency and decrease the need for re-engineering. Expertise in mechanical design and analysis using FEA
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Graduated: August 2009
GPA: 3.675
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
* Specialization: Solid Mechanics
* Courses: Elasticity, Automotive Systems, Numerical Analysis of Engineering Systems, Probabilistic Design, Computational Mechanics, Advanced Structural Analysis, Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Independent study: An accurate non-oscillatory numerical solution of wave propagation problem using FEA,
Research Studies: Application of finite element methods to engineering problems (FEA)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Graduated: May 2006
GPA: 3.5
University of Pune, India
* Courses: Engineering Mathematics, Machine Design, Dynamics of Machinery, CAD/CAM & Automation, Fluid Mechanics, Microprocessor Applications, Engineering Metallurgy, Metrology & Quality control, Industrial Electronics and Electrical Technology
EXPERIENCE:
Irwin Research & Development, Inc., WA, USA
May 2008- Aug. 2008
Mechanical Engineer - Intern
* Analyzed and redesigned cup trim tool platen for failure in a thermoforming trim press
* Designed mechanism for male former motion in thermoforming tool using servo driven roller screw for packaging machine
* Interacted with clients and vendors to attain the required design specifications
Atlas Copco Ltd., India
July 2006 – July2007
Design Engineer
* Served as the Lead Engineer for design and development of DM45 crawler type drilling rig
* Worked on the structures, components and hydraulic systems of down hole drilling tools and machine
* Experienced in interaction with clients, vendors and inter-department communications
* Analyzed continuous failure of drilling support and redesigned the support structure to reduce field failures and replacement cost
* Redesigned the hydraulic system to adapt to the new drilling support for effective functionality and better accessibility
* Modified main machine axle for weight reduction, cost reduction and strength increment
* Reinforced the drill rig platform frame structure for better strength and rigidity
* Designed system for drilling holes at angle 0 to 20deg with 5deg increment, commonly known as angle drilling
* Redesigned the hydraulic support for drill rods in case of angle drilling for swift movement, better support and locking system
* Designed automatic braking system driven by hydraulics and joystick movement for better safety and improved braking
* Designed sliding rotary head for ease of rod pick up from carousel instead of indexing carousel to reduce tower weight
Wonderpack Ind. Pvt. Ltd., India
June 2005 – March 2006
Project Engineer – Voluntary
* Designed and developed “Inline Trimming Machine for Former” to reduce the process time by 25%
* Supervised the complete product development from conceptualization, design of components, manufacturing, assembly and testing
* Worked on structures and components of automatic thermoforming machines, extruders and plastic packaging machines.
* Acquired knowledge of thermoforming tool and product design.
* Worked on trim-in-place and form-trim techniques
COMPUTER SKILLS:
CAD: SolidWorks 2008, AutoCAD, Pro/E
FEA: ANSYS, ALGOR, ABAQUS, GiD, FEAP, COMSOL
Other: BPCS, MFG-PRO, Microsoft Office
ACTIVITIES/HONORS:
* Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2009-Present
* Member, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), India, 2005-2006
* Head of Robotics committee in SAE collegiate club and carried out Robotics competition for MECHEAVEN’06
* First place in Product Development in MECHEAVEN ’04 conducted by M.E.S.A.(Mechanical Engineering Student Association) and SAE, India