Chethan Rajan
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
- Associated Director with over 15 years of expertise in system development across mechanical, hardware, firmware, software, product development, and manufacturing, overseeing comprehensive planning and implementation from concept to market.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Clarios
Milwaukee, WI
07.2023 - Current
- Drove strategic planning initiatives to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Secured 256 million USD in new business from US OEM for low voltage power net technology.
- Introduced process methodologies across systems engineering disciplines to streamline operations.
- Managed a diverse team of nine engineers across U.S., Germany, and India.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements enhancing efficiency.
- Monitored budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities within departmental operations.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in processes and systems, driving operational excellence.
- Oversaw resolution of manufacturing and technical issues impacting production processes.
Engineering Manager
Silgan Holdings
Haslett, Michigan
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Led design and simulation of advanced Li-Ion battery packs and electromechanical devices.
- Investigated new technologies to enhance production methods and reduce costs.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify product improvement opportunities.
- Developed performance durability through fatigue, CFD, and drop tests per FDA/ASME/ASTM standards.
- Created advanced material models for FEA simulations using polyUmod calibration tool.
- Managed project timelines and provided regular updates to stakeholders.
- Coordinated cross-disciplinary teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Introduced ASME VV20, 30, and 40 standards for verification and validation.
Senior Engineer
Roush Industries
Troy, Michigan
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Designed systems architecture to enhance operational efficiency and integration.
- Engineered crash, safety, and durability tests for Rivian-Amazon delivery van program, ensuring compliance with federal and IIHS regulations.
- Developed innovative thermal management system for lithium-ion batteries using Peltier effect and heat pipes.
- Executed CFD simulations for Li-ion battery thermal management, validating results against turbulent flow scenarios.
- Conducted fluid dynamics and thermal analysis on battery systems, assessing heat exchanger flow through full vehicle CFD models.
- Optimized structural mass of Ford-Roush sled to enhance weight efficiency without compromising performance.
- Designed and simulated conceptual models for thermal management systems, analyzing lithium-ion cell performance during charging.
- Evaluated adhesive strength of polyurethane electronic console holder fabricated with acrylic/epoxy adhesive.
- Characterized materials such as BASF-Ultramid and Trinseo ABS to improve energy absorption for drop tests.
Project Engineer/ Engineering Consultant
Altair Engineering India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2011 - 12.2014
- Conducted design and numerical simulations on durability and crash-impact load cases using Nastran, Abaqus, and Altair Optistruct/Radios for benchmarking results.
- Developed subsystem and full vehicle models for GM, Nissan, and Land Rover Jaguar to meet FMVSS/Euro NCAP regulations.
- Performed CFD analysis to assess pressure drop and heat transfer coefficients in complex coolant passages and engine components.
- Recommended design changes to improve performance of components including water jacket and exhaust manifold.
- Executed product development initiatives focusing on stiffness, strain energy, torsional rigidity, and stress reduction.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX GPA : 3.5/42017
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India GPA : 3.6/42010
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Business development
- Process optimization
- Systems engineering
- Budgeting and financial management
- Product validation
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- AI/ML tools and finite element analysis
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Manufacturing and product development
- Engineering analysis
Custom
- ASME Thermal Energy Storage standard committee chaired by US Dept of Energy and Energy companies
- SAE Thermal management committee voting member
- SAE Electric vehicle voting member
- ASME VVUQ 40- committee for Computational modelling of medical device chaired by US FDA and medical device companies
Timeline
Associate Director
Clarios
07.2023 - Current
Engineering Manager
Silgan Holdings
08.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Engineer
Roush Industries
03.2018 - 08.2021
Project Engineer/ Engineering Consultant
Altair Engineering India Pvt Ltd
05.2011 - 12.2014
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
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