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Automotive Engineer

Sathya Kaushik

Hi, I am Sathya Kaushik. I am an Automotive Engineering master's at Clemson University. I am looking for internship/full-time opportunities in the Automotive industry focusing on Manufacturing & Quality.
You can find more info on my academic work, work experience and personal life here.

What I Do

Designing

I am proficient on CAD with SOLIDWORKS and NX. I can create parts, surfaces, assemblies, drawings and BOM. I can also perform 3D-Printing and program on G-Code.

CAE

I perform structural, thermal, modal, thermo-structural and buckling analysis using Ansys, Hyperworks and MATLAB.

Quality Control

I am a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and am proficient in creating Process flow diagrams, FMEA, Control Plans and implementing 5-S Principles.

NVH Testing and Analysis

I am experienced in modal analysis, order analysis, sound data analysis, road test, impact hammer testing using DAC's such as Mueller-BBM, PAK and SIEMENS. I can also post-process the data using SIEMENS Testlab and MATLAB.

Resume

Education

2019-2021

Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

Master of Science, Automotive Engineering

Currently studying Master of Science in Automotive Engineering with specialization in Manufacturing, Quality and NVH .

2014-2018

Anna University, Chennai, India

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Completed my Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with First Class from Anna University

Experience

January 2021 - Present

Rane Light Metal Castings Inc

Project Engineering Intern

I work with supplier quality engineers to address and solve problem cases with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and establish CAPA. I interact with inspectors and CMM technicians during routine quality checks to identify potential defects, issue internal quality alerts and also train them to flag and contain defective parts for external quality alerts. I lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and establish Kaizen, 5-S practices. Working with production and engineering teams to prepare PPAP documents for new products, design revisions in accordance with AIAG protocols.

October, 2019 - December 2020

Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

Graduate Lab Assistant, Clemson University

Troubleshooting IT related issues, from software to hardware, networking, and AV systems.

March, 2019 - July 2019

Amazon (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Quality Services Associate

Worked in the Fire TV (Device Control) team, performing regression testing on various smart devices from Tv’s to Speakers checking if the new firmware releases fixed bugs.

Aug, 2018

Rane Brakes Lining Ltd.

Technical Intern

Worked in the quality control team in the brake disc pads and brake linings division of commercial vehicles. Was responsible for checking the source of defects during the curing stage of disc pads.

Design Skills

SolidWorks

90%

NX

80%

ANSYS

85%

HyperWorks

90%

TestLab

90%

Technical Skills

Minitab

90%

MATLAB

75%

G-Code Programming

70%

TechnoMatrix Plant Simulation

80%

GD&T

80%

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