Pavan Satishkumar Patel

Experience

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  Team CZAR

  Feb 2019 - May 2021

  Led Vehicle Dynamics department of the team and Designed suspension system using Lotus Car Suspension Analysis and Vibrations modelling in MATLAB for an ATV followed by extensive simulations on ADAMS-CAR and IPG-CARMAKER.Designed enhanced anti-squat rear suspension geometry that aided in winning on All India Rank 2 In best brakes performance. Introduced novel post design validation methods like full body simulations on ADAMS-CAR and event simulations.

  • suspension head

    Mar 2020 - May 2021

  • junior suspension designer

    Feb 2019 - Apr 2020
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  Royal paper products

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Design Intern

  • Redesigned solid waste compression machine, to enhance its overall working efficiency by 50%.• Drafted product specimen drawings for 4° 20' and 5° 57' paper cones adhering to ISO and ASME Y14.5 standards.• Conducted static stress and fatigue simulations on various components, coupled with DFMEA, ensuring prolonged machine reliability.

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  Mechathon Engineering Private Limited

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Design Intern

  • Assisted in designing a hexaplex multi plunger positive displacement pump for high pressure applications.• Performed 3D modeling, 2D Drafting consisting of fits, tolerance, and GD&T. Additionally was also tasked to perform CFD of components as a validation tool. During my project, was also trained to work on FMEA of plastic, sheet metal and casting parts.

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  Arvind Advanced Materials Division [ Arvind Limited ]

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Design Intern

  • Designed Carbon-fiber badminton rackets for novice and professional athletes with a targeted weight of 81 gm• Executed numerous validations like composite layup FEA, Fatigue analysis and External aero simulations (CFD) on the final product and finally obtained 22% better aero performance and better core strength than the nearest market competitor.• Also made 25% lightweight P-20 steel molds to facilitate effective heat transfer and incorporate my racket design for production.

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  Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Lead design and fabrication of PEGDA based electrolyte for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries with over 60% better efficiency.• Manufactured salt growable electrolytes using SLA printing enhancing 28% efficiency of the electrolytes and increasing it’s structural strength.• Employed DOE techniques to systematically find optimum battery electrolyte chemistry using 1 base polymer and 3 additives. Served as Teaching assistant to Dr.Yi Ren for MEE 342 : Principles of Mechanical Design.

  • Graduate Student Researcher

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2023 - May 2023
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  Norsk Hydro

  Jun 2023 - May 2024

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Designed and optimized extrusion dies for Tesla side seal and battery rail using SolidWorks adhering to ASME Y14.5 and ANSI B11 standards.• Employed Altair Inspire for conducting high-fidelity non-linear FEA simulations to predict extrusion nosecone deflection.• Devised FEM studies to effectively assess tool deflection and extrusion quality, followed by quenching simulations to analyze grain structure.• Computed 0ptimum billet ram speed, temperature, and die temperature to predict process defects via parametric FEA optimization tools.• Developed a PyTorch algorithm to efficiently visualize predict and co-relate microstructures obtained by Quenching Simulations.• Developed a Python-based QR code automation for on-the-fly retrieval of LOTO procedures, significantly boosting floor team efficiency. Show less

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  Futronics (NA) Corporation

  Aug 2024 - now

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Redesigned Joint subassemblies of a 4-DOF upper arm exoskeleton robot prototype using SolidWorks, for ambidextrous capability.• Spearheaded the weight reduction of the prototype, redesigning 28 components, reducing 22% weight while enhancing ergonomics.• Replaced bevel gear assembly with a direct drive to eliminate backlash, incorporating cable routing for enhanced assembly efficiency.• Assisted in developing data collection and firmware calibration system for gravitational compensation algorithm using torque sensor data.• Led noise reduction efforts for the tabletop upper limb rehab product, incorporating clinical customer feedback to refine component alignment and mitigate vibration, utilizing ANSYS Modal analysis to identify and address resonant frequencies effectively reducing by 35%.• Performed design upgrades by prototyping plastic and metal components for in-house testing. Collaborated with overseas manufacturers to incorporate design upgrades, ensuring a seamless transition to high-volume production. Show less