Aniket Kumar

Experience

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  Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Intern

  On the job training in the manufacturing department of piston rings and pistons.Coordinated the process planning concerning the important manufacturing operations of pistons and piston rings.

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  General Motors

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Technician - Project Trainee

  • Acquired firsthand experience in assembling and setup of the V8 engine of GMC Escalade• Detailed study and analysis of various components of modern engines and powertrain dynamics.• Gained hands-on experience in replacing engine mountings, Wheel alignments, Servicing, in the GM vehicles

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  HeatKal Technologies

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Design Engineer

  • Conceptualize Design, Release, develop mechanical components/systems like Heat Exchangers, Ducts and Pressure Vessels as per design constraints/specifications provided by the client by utilizing the mechanical engineering principles• Selection of geometric and material properties of Pressure Vessels, Ducts and Heat Exchangers as per ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Section II design code and develop CAD detail drawing/drafting as per it • Modelled Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers and Ducts supports using CATIA V5 (utilized parametric design concept and surface design workbench) and performed stress analysis (FEA) using ANSYS 16.1 and classical methods/hand calculation • Performed FEA check, Validation and optimization of the Duct Support by interpreting CAE results for the given load cases• Gained in-depth understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), GD&T techniques and various manufacturing processes• Interfacing with customers, cross-functional teams and vendors to meet the exact requirements of the product design• Design reviews, presentation of project report and implement changes as per the feedback of supervisor Show less

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  Hyperloop UC

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Design Engineer

  • Designed the complete model of brake frame in CAD software and simulated for stresses under operational conditions using OptiStruct (HyperMesh FEA) for Hyperloop UC and made necessary design changes to improve its strength and achieved 25% weight reduction (which was important to make a light pod).• Analyzed the pod frame for stresses under braking loading conditions to predict its behavior under extreme braking.• Learned, Documented and Presented the Hyperloop Pod Vehicle Dynamics in Powertrain Design and Analysis course Show less

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  UTC Aerospace Systems

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

  Consultant Intern - Systems Team (UTAS)

  • Performed System Level Testing and Validation of Slat/Flap Electronic Control Unit (SFECU) of G 7000 aircraft in the simulated lab environment as per the requirements of actuation of Slat/Flap by the Bombardier Aerospace• Performed Scripting and Automation of Flight Safety test procedure, using PYTHON, and reduced run time by 30%• Executed the Power Quality Check of Slat/Flap Electronic Control System for various interrupt conditions of input power and analysed the system behaviour at critical conditions• Automated the Synergy Data Acquisition tool, using PYTHON, to calculate the voltage/current Fluctuation during input power interrupt and further analyze various plots using DIAdem. Hence, reduced the analysis time by 60%• Gained In-depth knowledge of Control Theory, Microcontroller, Microprocessor, Motors, Sensors and integration of Embedded System with mechatronics system• Utilised Rational DOORS to trace and analyse the end results based on the high-level System requirements• Designed and performed Strength Analysis of Swing-Bolt Mechanism of SFECU to generate its mechanical specifications by utilizing ANSYS FEA and CATIA V5 CAD modelling Show less

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  Halla Mechatronics

  May 2018 - now

  • Direct the development of stakeholder requirements for electromechanical braking and steering systems, successfully translating complex OEM specifications into detailed system and technical requirements.• Author and maintain Functional System Specification document, collaborating with the Design and Safety teams to ensure alignment and integration of requirements across all stages of product development.• Lead technical project groups, enhancing team collaboration to meet critical program milestones ahead of schedule.• Conduct advanced electromechanical system sizing and feasibility studies to optimize integration and performance against OEM’s stringent packaging, electrical, thermal, mechanical, and cost targets.• Negotiate Design Validation requirements with OEM partners, facilitating the creation and approval of Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R).• Implement Model-Based Systems Engineering practices to design system architectures and develop performance, technical, and safety requirements.• Develop motor control algorithms and software features, enhancing system functionality for diverse electromechanical applications.• Act as a systems subject matter expert in safety analysis, working closely with the Safety team to decompose Safety Goals and conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).• Provide technical support to Electrical Hardware, Power Electronics, and Software teams, guiding the development of electrical schematics, PCB designs, and the selection of critical system components.• Collaborate with Program Managers to outline and execute program timelines, cost analysis, and Bill of Materials (BOM).• Oversee the prototype assembly process, signing off on build sheets and validating that end-of-line performance.• MATLAB Simulink, IBM Rhapsody, Windchill, ISO26262, VECTOR (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe), CAPL Scripting, dSPACE (Automation, Configuration and Control Desk), PYTHON, C/C++, IOT Show less • Engineer the vehicle architecture for a groundbreaking Electromechanical Braking System prototype, from conceptual design to execution, ensuring robust integration and functionality. • Develop advanced communication architectures, utilizing dSPACE MicroAutoBox to simulate and validate vehicle environments.• Perform comprehensive chassis-level tuning, calibration, and testing in a closed test track environment. Support and lead technical reviews with customers during the pre-sourcing phase, enhancing relationship building and stakeholder confidence through detailed presentations and discussions.• Showcase the prototype vehicle’s performance to OEMs, effectively demonstrating technical capabilities and securing new business opportunities.• Design and implement a dSPACE Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test bench, focusing on system-level integration, communication protocols (CAN, SPI, SENT), and diagnostics testing to ensure seamless functionality. Write test cases and conduct testing at both system and vehicle levels, identifying and resolving critical defects in collaboration with development teams to enhance product quality and reliability.• Optimize testing processes by developing CAPL scripts, reducing test times by 50%, thereby increasing efficiency. Show less

  • Lead Systems Engineer

    May 2018 - now

  • Application Systems Engineer

    May 2018 - now