Vikas Salunkhe

Experience

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  Team DRIFTERS (DBATU)

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  Team Member and Welder

  • Coordinated Electric Go-kart racing team at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, engaging in various national student motorsports competitions.• Responsible for designing, simulating, manufacturing, and testing Electric Go-Kart.

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  NATIONAL CADET CORPS - India

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2022

  Corporal

  DBATU NCC UNIT6 Maharashtra Battalion Alfa grade In C certificate Alfa grade In B certificate

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  Team Technospark

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

  Captain and Suspension Lead

  • Led an off-road racing team of 25 people at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, engaging in various national and international student motorsports competitions.• Responsible for designing, simulating, manufacturing, and testing All-Terrain Vehicle.• Performed structural optimization (Topology Optimization) of the Suspension system to reduce weight by 37% over 2 years of period to improve performance and stability

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  Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Research Intern

  • Conducted research on challenges and solutions related to emissions control, material compatibility, and engine performance.• Focused on alternative fuels such as Methanol, Ethanol, and Flex Fuels. • Involved in engine calibration, testing, and development projects.• Optimization of engine performance to reduce emissions.• Involved in OBD calibration and performance tests.• Co-Authored and Published a technical paper on "Methanol – A Future Alternative Fuel for Indian Automotive," collaborating with colleagues. (https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2024-26-0081/ ) Show less

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  AXISCADES

  Dec 2022 - now

  • Designed and developed metallic and composite structural components for the Airbus A350 1000F aircraft fuselage.• Proficient in bracket design for Airbus A350 1000F series.• Demonstrated expertise in their installation following assembly sequences and generating DFM drawings and BOMs using CATIA, ENOVIA-VPM, and PDM Link.• Ensured compliance with Airbus standards throughout the design process.• Acquired expertise in fasteners, composites, metallic structures, and sheet metal components.• Achieved timely delivery through Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) gates.• Involved in planning, coordinating and Quality check of Deliverables.• Study of affected backup structure due to the change in design.• Drafted engineering change notices for each drawing set. Show less

  • Assistant Design Engineer

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Graduate Engineering Trainee

    Feb 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Intern

    Dec 2022 - Jan 2023