EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Engineer - Battery Systems
September 2023 - Present
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Utilizing SolidWorks CAD for intricate designs and conducting structural and thermal simulations to optimize battery performance.
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Playing a pivotal role in manufacturing support, ensuring seamless production processes.
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Actively engage in hands-on testing, leveraging my technical expertise to validate and enhance the functionality of advanced battery systems.
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Committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in battery technology, with a focus on sustainable and efficient solutions.
Battery Design Engineer II
December 2022 - September 2023
Rivian Automotive
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Designed, developed, and modeled of NCA Battery Module components for Rivian R1 and RPV vehicles.
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Designed Current Collector Assembly for the given series-parallel cell configuration of the Battery Module. Implemented parametric modeling techniques to enable fast and easy design updates for any new series-parallel configuration for existing and future Battery programs.
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Designed the Voltage Sense Harness to tap voltages from specific battery cells in the Battery Modules to feed voltage data to the BMS.
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Co-ordinated with cross-functional teams such as Dimensional, Thermal, and Structural engineering teams to resolve design issues.
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Performed clash and clearance checks within the Battery Modules and Battery Packs.
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Co-ordinated Battery Module design controls, release, and PLM for all Battery Module variants and maturities.
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Drafted Battery Module Assembly drawings and Process Assembly Documents for the R1 and RPV Battery Module programs.
Battery Design Engineer I
September 2021 - December 2022
Goken America
Designed and modeled NCA Battery Module components.
Designed injection molded plastic components, including busbar trays, shear wall reinforcement plate, and iso-brackets.
Identified the scope of component modularity across different Battery Module programs enabling a reduction in manufacturing process times and part costs. Designed the nut plate, terminal busbars, and iso-bracket to commonize parts across the 9-Module and 11-Module Battery Packs.
Worked with internal & external teams for DV, PV testing, and track progress; worked with suppliers and manufacturing team for design reviews, DFM, and DFA studies, ensuring manufacturability and assembly.
Worked on solving manufacturing and quality issues experienced during testing and production phases.
Modeled the wetted-out CAD and dispense paths of adhesives and welds.
Computed Battery Pack air gap volume models to validate leak test results and improve packaging efficiency.
Graduate Research Intern
Jan 2021 - July 2021
Graduate Research Assistant
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)
Stochastic Toolpath Milling Process - Design and Development for Automotive Applications
Evaluated Stochastic Milling processes for contouring of complex shapes by designing and conducting research activities; applying knowledge of machining, product design, fabrication, materials, tools, and software to improve manufacturability.
Prepared DoE and Hypothesis testing for evaluating the performance of Stochastic Milling Process on CNC milling machine.
Performed statistical analysis of the test data recognizing trends, patterns, and information in data and used it to draw logical conclusions; utilized this information to optimize the machining parameters and improve toolpath generation algorithm, which reduced the machining time by 60%, reduced the toolpath length by 45%, and reduced the average forces by 22%.
Other Responsibilities
Use 3D CAD applications to design custom fixtures, tooling, and lab equipment considering design constraints for in-house manufacturability (design for manufacture (DFM) /design for assembly (DFA)); interpret and review all design drawings (with GD&T) and changes, operation sheets, process procedures and generate Bills of Material (BOMs).
Build fixtures and lab equipment by CNC machining; determine the sequence of operations and select cutting tools needed.
Lead the team for project planning, project management, decision-making, and problem-solving activities for timely and effective execution of assigned development projects.
Develop manufacturing equipment pursing proposal by studying the research plans and commitments; identify vendors, evaluate equipment specifications and capabilities; planning, managing, and buying of equipment and tooling.
Carry out regular preventative maintenance of machinery; standardize maintenance instructions and procedures.
Troubleshoot equipment and CNC machines breakdowns; perform Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) for a quick start over.
Report presentations and summarize technical findings in team meetings and work with cross-functional teams.
meetings and cross functional team meetings.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Assisted Dr. Dee Kivett in teaching the course – “Quality Assurance for Automotive Manufacturing Systems.”
Evaluated assignments and projects; provided feedback and guidance to the students.
Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer (Project Student)
Feb 2020 – Apr 2020
Blue Ridge Thermoforming
Lean Six Sigma Project
Created Process Flow Diagrams of the thermoforming process.
Prepared Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) and identified the critical processes based on RPN values.
Prepared Process Quality Control Plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions, and Trouble-shooting Guides.
Planned 5S implementations and Continuous Improvement strategy with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing principles.
SITRAIN Trainee
Jun 2018
Siemens Pvt. Ltd.
Programmed PLCs to control scaled manufacturing systems of conveyors, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and proximity sensors.
Gained hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial sensors, actuators, robots, and PLCs used for automated manufacturing.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2017 - Jun 2017
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)
Performed preventive maintenance during the disassembly and assembly of the buses in the Transportation Department.
Led testing and inspection for quality checks of engine and drivetrain components for close tolerance assembly.
Conducted quality problem resolution and auditing of inspection standards and rework instructions.
Gathered industrial experience in assembly, safety, quality control (QC), resource planning, and manufacturing floor management.
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