Manjima Pratihar
Austin,TX
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Support Engineer / Failure Investigation Engineer
Cepheid
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Conducted laboratory testing and developed DOEs to validate products under health standards.
- Performed root cause analysis for non-conforming lots of Cepheid products.
- Executed TMV and validation testing; compiled comprehensive results.
- Led and supported various process improvement initiatives.
Mechanical Engineer
Montana Technologies LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Developing new systems and psychrometric charts in HVAC industry (R&D)
- Using MATLAB to create isotherm charts and graphs
- Skill stack: Adobe Illustrator, Solidworks, MATLAB, R&D
- Developed internal processes and plans for mechanical verification, product development and factory processes.
Manufacturing / Design Engineering Co-op
Whirlpool Corporation
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated on design improvement projects with GPO.
- Designed parts using Creo and created prototypes via additive manufacturing.
- Managed ECNs, ECRs, and BOM updates in Windchill and SAP.
- Skill stack: Creo, SAP, Windchill, Minitab, RCA, SPC, GD&T, and CMM
Research Assistant
UTA Research Institute
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked on a project funded by the US Air Force where surface energies and characteristics of composites are analyzed to predict failure
- Manufactured adhesive bonds
- Studied contact angles to determine strength of bond using a Mobile Surface Analyzer
- Skill stack: LabVIEW, MS Excel, Advance software by Krüss, Mobile Surface Analyzer
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2021
Skills
- CAD
- FEA - ANSYS
- Microsoft Suite
- MATLAB
- 3D printing
- SPC Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Minitab
- Technical writing
- Critical thinking
- Process improvement
Certification
- Automobile engineering: Vehicle Dynamics, 11/22
- Minitab, 05/21
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, 05/21
- Hydraulic Analysis of Noncompressible Fluid Training, 03/19
Affiliations
- Vice President of Development at Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS Student Chapter), 05/18 - 03/20
- Member of Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
- Member of Pi Tau Sigma (Texas Sigma Rho Chapter)
- Member of ASME
- Member of Society of Women Engineers
Timeline
Manufacturing Support Engineer / Failure Investigation Engineer
Cepheid
12.2021 - 07.2024
Mechanical Engineer
Montana Technologies LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
Manufacturing / Design Engineering Co-op
Whirlpool Corporation
01.2020 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
UTA Research Institute
06.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science - Engineering Management
The University of Texas At Austin