Shashikanth Reddy

Experience

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  South Dakota State University

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Monitored computer lab in the mechanical engineering department.• Evaluated course assignments and testsof undergraduate students.• Uploaded student assignment, test and quiz marks.

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  South Dakota State University

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Laboratory Assistant

  • Weighed dairy product samples for various tests such as Ash test, Total solids test, Kjeldahl test, and Fat Analysis.• Centrifuged weighed samples in the process of different tests.• Prepared chemicals required to conduct various experiments.• Prepared testing equipment to do chemical analysis on products.• Recorded test results of various experiments for later analysis.• Performed experiments and maintained lab to the required standards.

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  Larson Manufacturing

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Assembler

  • Assembled metal products such as doors and windows.• Fabricated parts of storm door that were later used in the assembly of doors.• Operated pressing machine to fabricate window parts.• Operated punching machine to cut metal parts.• Builded windows using a spline machine.• Performed various jobs such as cutting mesh, driving screws, packaging, etc. in the process of assembly of doors.

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  South Dakota State University

  Jul 2018 - May 2019

  • Weighed dairy product samples for various tests such as Ash test, Total solids test, Kjeldahl test, and Fat Analysis.• Centrifuged weighed samples in the process of different tests.• Prepared chemicals required to conduct various experiments.• Prepared testing equipment to do chemical analysis on products.• Recorded test results of various experiments for later analysis.• Performed experiments and maintained lab to the required standards. • Cleaned harvested grains such as wheat and soybean using a sieving machine.• Perform protein and moisture test of harvested wheat and soybean samples.• Record data from protein and moisture tests.

  • Laboratory Assistant

    Aug 2018 - May 2019

  • Laboratory Assistant

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
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  South Dakota State University

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  3D Printing Intern

  • Conducted material testings on additively manufactured materials using Nylon, Carbon Fiber(CF), and PLA. • Evaluated mechanical properties of tested materials using engineering tools such as MS Excel, MATLAB, and GOM Correlate.• Simulated mechanical testing models such as compression, tensile, and bending tests using Ansys FEA and Abaqus. Performed maintenance and repair as needed on a 3D printer.

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  Honda of America Mfg., Inc.

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  Production Associate

  • Inspect fluid supplies of the die casting machine and record them.• Quality check critical spots on the engine block using a pin.• Convey engine block using a pneumatic hoist.• Operate computer station that controls die, robots, and other automatic equipment, in the event of the machine downtime.• Load engine sleeves on to the conveyor for robots. • Evaluate the total casting parts, machine efficiency, and cycle time.• Perform jobs as required in the process of engine production. • Conduct leak test on engine blocks using leak test machines.• Quality check on engine blocks using red check method.• Using eddy check device trace the engine bores for cracks. Show less

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  Terex Utilities

  Sept 2023 - now

  Manufacturing Engineer