Yash Samant

Experience

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  USF Racing - FSAE Team

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Project Lead

  - Designed the mold for the carbon fiber undertray of the BX60-1 (race-car) to satisfy the manufacturing constraints provided by the Project Head using Solidworks - Conceived, planned and compiled a detailed manufacturing procedure for the production of the mold using a 2.5D printer and "Last A polyurethane" foam

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  Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  Outreach Assistant

  - Promoted Florida Department of Transportation's “RIDE SMART” strategies at motorcycle events all over the state by interacting with motorcyclists and attendees in order to reduce motorcyclist fatalities in the state- Extracted and compiled data by observing riders at intersections and noting peculiarities in their riding practices for CUTR and Florida DOT’s research regarding motorcyclist safety and fatalities in Florida

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  Bharat Electronics

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Diesel Engine and Gas Turbine Intern

  OUTCOMES: Developed a thorough understanding of the working and design/engineering of an internal combustion engine, fuel pump, injectors and hydraulic systems. - Diagnosed, serviced, overhauled, and rebuilt Sindhu-Ghosh class diesel submarine engines and turbochargers - Tested fuel injectors to ensure that the nozzle is applying a fine and even spray at operating pressures- Assisted in the calibration and testing of diesel fuel pumps using a Bosch® Fuel Pump Calibration Machine - Learned from a team of experienced engineers about Hydraulics, reading hydraulic chats and rebuilding hydraulic pumps and motors Show less

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  University of South Florida

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Teaching Assistant (CAD)

  OUTCOME: Resulted in 90% of students passing the Associate of Mechanical Design certification exam administered by Dassault Systemès - Taught critical CAD concepts and techniques to a class of 70 students by providing the necessary assistance during and after class- Established a flawless line of communication between the students, professor and myself by allowing free-flow of information- Managed grading of assignments and exams in a fair and timely manner enabling the semester to progress on schedule Show less

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  Boson Machines

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Design Engineering

  - Designed products and client specified parts for 3D printing. Software used: Fusion 360, Simplify 3D, Octoprint. Materials worked with: ABS and PLA - Worked with a team of engineers to prototype a full scale, 3D printed, motorised, life-saving buoy- Assembled the latest Boson 2020 3D printers, the biggest one yet called Hulk (400 X 400 X 700 mm bed capacity)- Diagnosed, repaired and managed maintenance of the Ender and Boson printers present at the workshop

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  CaRPM

  Feb 2021 - now

  • Product Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Automotive Research Analyst

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Automotive Research Intern

    Feb 2021 - Jul 2021