Jan 2015 – Nov 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• A highly specialized MeMS Fabrication infrastructure with unique product architecture and an intricate process control setup. Artwork as far as cliches go. Lots of fun and long hours and great advert for teamwork.
• A few of geeky-highs on the job:
• 1. Developed a Quarternion-based data analysis platform in association with the data science/ML team for reviewing critical process parameter for MeMS micro-probe and MeMS space transformers fabrication.
• 2. Developed a confocal-based automated measurement process on a Nikon Nexiv CNC tool to precisely measure critical dimensions of probes, qualified a method for HVM data-management system and, established capability and supported transition to operations.
• 3. Developed a measurement methodology and analysis technique to characterize large-scale, high-density array of sub-50 μm node laser-drilled holes using a CMM metrology platform that was transferred for manufacturing under 6 months.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs · Houston,TX

• Multi-Stage Stimulation - Completion Engineering for Unconventional Resources Fracturing
• o Functioned as the lead mechanical engineer for development of an autonomous intelligent actuator that travels in a cased pipe, detects a target, actuates and seals at a specified depth.
• o Designed and led DFM activities for a novel metal-to-metal spring-energized Aluminum seal technology
• o Developed the electro-mechanical tool architecture that houses the antenna, encapsulation, circuitry, & bulkhead feed-through connectors.
• o Performed engineering evaluations and technical feasibility studies on new business
• development opportunities
• o Developed a new cost-effective method of downhole antenna encapsulation for HVM.
• o Developed V&V plans to address tool reliability, factory acceptance criteria & final qualification for high pressure and high temperature conditions
• o Implemented a logic for PLC/Solenoid system to automate flow control valves in a hydraulic flow loop to improve product testing efficiency and work ergonomics.
• o Supported SLB Doll-Research Center in Boston for FEA/testing new concepts
• o Worked with cross-functional teams across Norway, Belfast and Houston to initiate manufacturing feasibility studies and development timeline on a new Safety Valve concept.
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Aug 2010 – Dec 2010 · 4 mos · Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Worked as a team member of Materials Processing team, responsible for developing and applying advanced finite element methods (FEA) for manufacturing process simulation and numerical analysis.
• Specifically, involved in creating Casting process simulations using MagmaSOFT to study and predict solidification patterns,mechanical properties, Niyama, thermal stresses and distortions during the process for CAT industrial machinaries.
• Provided mechanical modeling, evaluations and post-processing data on thermal and stress analysis for structural components and sub-systems for both linear and non-linear problems using - Abaqus, Nastran NX.

Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs · Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Nano CEMMS - Micro-Manufacturing / MEMS
• Design of micro-machine tool systems for nano-micro level surface patterning applications on hard materials
• Design and Fabrication of MEMS process-based flexible cutting tool based on beam theory to create micro-groove in Steel/Aluminum substrates
• Advancement of Adaptive Euler-Lagrangian (ALE) coupled thermo-elastic 3D FEA model to validate tool design and process planning.

Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India

• Worked in the cutting tools business unit in collaboration with Iscar, Wertec and Ingersoll International Metalworking Companies (IMCs) .
• Portfolio covered for automotive, engineering services and defense industries.
• Involved in performance studies,new design testing, sales, product positioning and marketing strategy of ISO- Turning and Drilling tools, both standard and customized for Northern and Western India.

May 2008 – Jul 2008 · 2 mos · Pune Area, India

• Studied and analyzed the assembly line of Genset Line. Developed an experimental process flow Line based on Assembly Line Balance (ALB) methods that significantly improved the throughput time by 3 mins and reduced the takt time by 7%.