Why I Do It
The allure of mechanical design lies in its power to transform imagination into reality. It’s not just about creating something new; it's about making a tangible impact on technology and society. Every design I come up with is a chance to innovate, to solve problems, and to bring products to life that the world has never seen before.
Work Experience
January 2022 - May 2023
June 2021 - August 2021
Summer Intern
Mechanical Designer
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Spearheaded development of a portable, surgical robot by implementing compact belt drive systems, eliminating joint redundancy, and optimizing actuator sizing
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Validated robot structures and components for dynamic and structural load cases in ANSYS Workbench and Fusion360 to reduce part manufacturing cost by ~25% and select optimal DC motors for actuation
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Designed and prototyped complex 8 and 12mm surgical instruments, using capstan drives to minimize footprint
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Documented system parameters like gripping force and actuator stall torque in MS Excel by engineering test-beds
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Extensive experience preparing and reviewing technical drawings as per ASME Y14.5 with GD&T
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Improved valve assembly time by ~40% by designing parametric fixturing jigs for automating assembly process in SOLIDWORKS
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Calculated time saved (22s) by running motion analysis in SOLIDWORKS Motion, and generated renders and animations of fixturing process for demonstration to senior management
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science
2023 - 2024
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Coursework: Engineering Materials, Bio-inspired Robot Design, Numerical Methods, Applied Finite Element Analysis
Manipal Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology
2018-2022
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 8.55/10.0
Coursework: Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Kinematics, Fatigue and Fracture
Skills
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3D Modelling (SolidWorks , Fusion360, Autodesk Inventor)
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Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS) - Static Structural, Thermal, Non-linear
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Fabrication (Hand tools, prototyping)
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3D Printing (FDM, SLA)
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Design for Manufacture and Assembly
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
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Manufacturing Processes (Laser Cutting, CNC Machining, MIM)
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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
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Programming (Python, C++, MATLAB)
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Microcontroller Interfacing (Arduino, Nvidia Jetson Nano)