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Education
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Aditya Shet

Marion,U.S.A

Summary

Dedicated Mechanical Engineer with over 6 years of expertise in engineering principles, theories, specifications, and standards. Proven ability to analyze complex problems and perform precise calculations to identify viable solutions. Strong background in integrating Information Technology with Mechanical Engineering to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions. My extensive industry and research experience enables formulation and implementation of effective product designs and testing protocols.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Schneider Electric
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2025 - Current
  • Support Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) product development and engineering change activities.
  • Designed and implemented detailed test plans for electrical verification and validation to ensure compliance with UL489 requirements.
  • Design sheet metal components for high-temperature operating environments and improved product reliability.
  • Performed comprehensive fatigue testing and life-cycle evaluations aimed at ensuring component reliability.
  • Executed accelerated aging tests to assess long-term performance and reliability of plastic and polymer materials.
  • Revised engineering drawings and CAD models to ensure compliance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
  • Utilize Creo Parametric to create and revise 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
  • Manage engineering releases and design revisions through SAP and Windchill/PDM systems.
  • Investigate prototype and production failures using Fishbone Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Establish Red Rabbit quality standards for automated inspection systems.
  • Coordinate prototype procurement and development activities across multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and quality requirements.
  • Support UL certification maintenance, product compliance activities, and labeling requirements.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

John Deere Power Systems
Iowa, U.S.A
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Worked in the hardware CI team to support exhaust, intake, cladding and OCV components
  • Led design review and DPAR meetings for new design implementations.
  • Engineered solutions for stop ship exhaust and heat shield components.
  • Conducted interference, clearance, and assembly studies for proposed designs.
  • Executed clamp load studies for exhaust manifolds to address assembly line issues.
  • Authored comprehensive assembly instructions for exhaust manifolds.
  • Developed efficient tools for claim coding and warranty handling.
  • Formulated corrective actions (CAR’s) for high-volume warranty components.
  • Demonstrated an in-depth understanding of SAP systems and Windchill.
  • Managed and executed the workflow of new and revised parts using SAP.
  • Applied GD&T and JD standards to develop casting models and machining prints in Creo/ProE.
  • Effectively liaised with suppliers to evaluate the impact of new designs on cost and manufacturability.
  • Collaborated and communicated with cross-functional teams from Germany, France, and Mexico.

Systems Engineer

John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group
Iowa, U.S.A
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Worked in the hardware CI team across multiple agriculture machines.
  • Underwent extensive GD&T and Six Sigma training as part of projects.
  • Utilized GD&T to develop prints and models using Creo/ProE.
  • Performed DFMEA and DPAR analysis on new designs.
  • Performed extensive section calculations on brackets, pins and bolts for proposed designs.
  • Performed interference and clearance studies for the proposed designs.
  • Designed and tested prototypes for Tractors as part of CI projects.
  • Thorough and in-depth understanding of SAP systems.
  • Managed and executed workflow of new and existing parts using SAP.
  • Implemented folders in Windchill to help develop a process to organize prototype parts.
  • Developed handbooks explaining guidelines on how project was executed.
  • Collaborated and communicated with teams from Germany, Brazil and Mexico.

Project Engineer

John Deere Construction and Forestry Department
Pune, India
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Worked with the structures team for the Backhoe product line.
  • Went through extensive GD&T and Six Sigma courses as part of a project.
  • Performed extensive section calculations for Booms, Boom locks and Pins for proposed design.
  • Performed FEA analysis on Booms, Boom locks and Pins for various load cases.
  • Performed interference and clearance studies for the proposed design.
  • Built a kinematic calculator for the backhoe and loader.
  • Developed handbooks explaining guidelines on how project was executed.
  • Thorough and in depth understanding of Creo/ProE.
  • Diesel engine calibration for high altitude regions.
  • Collaborated and communicated with teams from the United States, Brazil and China.
  • Created assembly plans for engine oil and hydraulic fluid coolers.
  • Created designs for plastic injection molds for backhoe hood.

Graduate Trainee

John Deere
Pune, India
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Underwent rotation within the Backhoe team in the Structures, Powertrain and Hydraulics team
  • Underwent extensive training on the design and manufacturing processes of various products.
  • Identified design details which could be modified for better manufacturability.
  • Implemented said changes in the manufacturing process that led to an overall tool and labor cost saving.
  • Drafted multiple part and assembly drawings on ProE/Creo for sheet metal parts, hoses, tubes and pins.
  • Performed peer reviews for drawings.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Karnataka, India
05-2019

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, MATLAB, C, C, Arduino
  • Designing/Modeling Software: ABAQUS, AUTOCAD, SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, PRO E, ANSYS
  • Office Software: MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook
  • Soft Skills: Leader, Adaptable, Team Player
  • Technical Areas of Interest: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Design of Steel Structures and Machine Components, Basic and Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Theory of Elasticity, Fracture Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence
  • Courses Undertaken: Solidworks STP, A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations, Theory of Elasticity, Advanced CAD/CAM, Advanced FEM, Fatigue and Fracture analysis, MIT DSSL Data Science and Machine Learning

VISA STATUS

I am a U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) and will not require Sponsorship.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Received the WOW Award at John Deere for a cost saving initiative
  • Received the Budding Engineer Award at John Deere for my performance during the training period
  • Received the Graduate Pathways Scholarship at Illinois Tech

Timeline

Project Engineer

Schneider Electric
05.2025 - Current

Continuous Improvement Engineer

John Deere Power Systems
12.2023 - 05.2025

Systems Engineer

John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group
07.2022 - 06.2023

Project Engineer

John Deere Construction and Forestry Department
12.2019 - 12.2020

Graduate Trainee

John Deere
07.2019 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal