DEVAL TRIVEDI

Cell: 201-***-**** ** Verdant Drive, Cranston, RI 02920 Email: j64fj7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time entry level position in the field of mechanical engineering.

EDUCATION: Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, May 2011 GPA: 3.233

Concentration-Design and Control

Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, INDIA

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, June 2008 GPA: 3.51

Relevant Courses: Engineering Analysis, Principles Of Optimum Design & Manufacturing, Computer Integrated Manufacturing & Design, Production System, Project Management and Organizational Design, Introduction to Modern Control Engineering, Optimal Control and Estimation of Dynamic System, Introduction to Robotics, Simulation and Modeling, Practicum for Graduate Students.

SKILLS: Computer Languages: C, C++

Software: AutoCAD (Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers & Architects), Pro/Engineering (Certified course of CADD Centre), SolidWorks, COSMOS, MATLAB/Simulink, Arena, ANSYS, RSLogix 500,

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Skills: GD&T, Excellent understanding of engineering drawings, mechanical and electrical drawings, Drafting, Blueprint drawing, Multimeter, Lathe, Sand Casting, Soldering, Welding, Machining, Micro-hardness testing, Microstructure analysis, Case depth analysis, Tensile testing, plating thickness analysis, Metal compositions.

PROJECTS: Structural design project, Stevens Institute of Technology Jan 2011- Dec-2011

• Designed mounting structure for T shaped gearbox of an aircraft with the aid of SolidWorks.

• Calculated stresses generated due to forces applied to the structure.

• FEA analysis of mounting plate and beam with the aid of ANSYS.

Modeling and Simulation, Stevens Institute of Technology Sep 2010 – Dec 2010

• Calculated thermal conductivity of silver alloy by performing thermal analysis using COSMOS Works.

• Performed load analysis and calculated stiffness of silver alloy in COSMOS Works.

• Thermal analysis, Static load analysis, Buckling analysis, Frequency analysis, Flow simulation.

I-Robot Create with robotic hand, Stevens Institute of Technology Jan 2010 – May 2010

• Designed and assembled robotic hand and wired to parallax servo controller and basic stamp microcontroller board.

• Created a program in MATLAB to perform certain tasks such as distance sensing, land mark/ target tracking, color detection, obstacle avoidance, and virtual wall detection.

Simulation of Chocolate Factory, Stevens Institute of Technology Jan 2010 - May-2010

• Optimized different parameters such as transfer time, machine factor, process time, machine selection and resource capacity with the aid of ARENA to get optimum output in minimum time.

EXPERIENCE: Mechanical and Process Engineer, S & P Heat Treating, Warwick, RI June 2011- Current

• Responsible to develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes to improve quality and reduce cost.

• Perform root cause analysis for the quality defects and implement appropriate corrective actions.

• Responsible for interpretation of assembly drawings, electrical and mechanical schematics during installation of internal quenching furnace and vacuum furnace.

• Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.

• Coordinate installation and start up of vacuum furnace, internal quench furnace, compressor and N2 generator.

• Responsible for PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and PFD.

• Responsible to make process changes as per NADCAP and AMS specifications.

• Develop 5S methodology to improve efficiency of inventory tracking tool and to reduce inventory cost.

• Responsible to maintain preventive maintenance schedules and create BOM on CMMS.

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op, S&P Heat Treating, Warwick, RI Sep 2010 – May 2011

• Responsible to design and implement plant layout with adequate clearances in AutoCAD’10 and check feasibility of locating new machines in plant.

• Designed water supply and return pipes to get adequate flow and pressure for vacuum furnaces.

• Created procedures for temperature uniformity survey and system accuracy test as per AMS2750D specs.

• Provided technical support for manufacturing personnel to trouble shoot PLC with RSLogix 500 and resolve technical problems.

• Coordinated nitrogen filtration project to achieve 99.99 % pure nitrogen.

• Evaluated destructive testing results as per ISO, ASTM, ASME and NADCAP specifications.

• Performed micro-hardness test, case depth analysis, grain size analysis, grain structure and plating thickness analysis.

Mechanical Engineer Intern, Mangalam Alloys, Ganghinagar, Gujarat Jan 2008 – Nov 2008

• Designed and implemented the worm gear mechanism, for lathe in Pro-E and manufactured these gears in the hobbing machine.

• Applied Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) while improving manufacturing methods and processes resulted in improved product quality and process safety.

• Conferred with Engineers, Production Supervisors, Design Drafting and suppliers concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and schedules.

ACTIVITIES: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Quality, Robotics Competitions, Stevens Robotics Club, Golf, Foot ball, Bone marrow registry.

Reference available upon request.

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