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Professional Experiences

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Mechanical Design Engineer
Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Tucson, AZ

Sep 2023 - Present

  • Opto-mechanical and structural analysis of 3.4m secondary mirror

  • Thermal and fluids engineering calculation of facility HVAC
  • M1M3 vacuum lifting fixture and cell assembly integration at Cerro Pachón (8900' elevation)

Engineering Intern,
Blink Charging Co.
Tempe, AZ

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023

  • 3D CAD modeling & drawings using SolidWorks & ASME Y14.5 GD&T

  • Acquired knowledge of  IP, UL, and NEMA Standards for consumer electronics

  • Created ECN, engineering documents, and product manuals

  • Assisted product development with OEM, concept design, and product launch

  • Performed engineering calculations or structural wind loads and validation using CFD

  • Developed automation system for QA testing using Arduino and Python

Thermal Engg. Lab Aide
Interplanetary Initiative Lab
Tempe, AZ

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Random vibration analysis (PSD) for 1U Cube-Sat using ANSYS Static Structure

  • Thermal analysis of 3U Cube-Sat in Low Earth Orbit using Thermal Desktop

  • Setup & performance enhancement of Cryogenic Vacuum Chamber at 10-3 Torr & -125℃

  • Operated roughing and vacuum pumps

Marston Theater Technician
School of Earth and Space Exploration,
Tempe, AZ

  • Develop and navigate 3D renderings of the Universe using real data for Astronomy outreach

  • Prepare renderings using planetarium software "Sky-Skan" for Astrophysics and Cosmology

  • K-12 Earth and Space Exploration outreach programs

Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

Project Intern
Bharat Forge Ltd.
Pune, India

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Designed a system for precise measurement using Arduino MEGA

  • Developed a CAD model of the frame and actuating mechanism using Solidworks

  • Performed steady state von-mises stress analysis on the system elements using SimScale

  • The prototype proved reduced tag time

  • Published work: Automated Contactless Linear Measurement of FAB, IRJET V7.06.2020

Engineering Skillsets

Analysis Software: ANSYS | COMSOL Multiphysics | AbaqusCAE | Thermal Desktop

CAD Application: Solidworks | AutoCAD | Fusion 360

Programming: MATLAB | Arduino | Python | Mathematica

Utility Tools: MS Office | Google Suite | JIRA

Awards and Certifications

  • NFF | OSHA: Certified Forklift Operator

  • Graduate Scholarship: Interplanetary Initiative Award, Spring 2023

  • Cornell edX: A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations

  • Udemy: PCB/Electronics: Thermal Management, Cooling, and Derating | CFD simulations in COMSOL Multiphysics

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