Nikhil Khanna
Dallas,TX
Summary
Mechanical engineer with hands-on systems troubleshooting, PLC/control systems development, commissioning, and data-driven reliability improvements. Strong documentation, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional communication skills. Seeking Reliability/Support Engineer role to apply aircraft-system troubleshooting, engineering dispositions, and project coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Systems Engineer
Brock Solutions
Irving, Texas
08.2019 - Current
- Develop and maintain PLC code for large-scale automated baggage handling systems improving system reliability and reducing service interruptions.
- Perform system testing and validation in emulation environments to verify corrective actions and prevent operational delays.
- Support on-site commissioning: system integration, device testing, and performance verification.
- Provide real-time technical support/troubleshooting in the field to resolve issues and optimize customer operations.
- Lead communications between customer, engineering team, and contractors regarding system modifications and project timeline.
- Delivered engineering solutions in various projects
Associate Mechanical Engineering Intern
Cleveland Cliffs
Indiana Harbor, Indiana
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed a more efficient, cost-effective method of weighing steel coils as a response to inline equipment failure, yielding significant savings in maintenance expenses and future service needs.
- Investigated production issues and implemented process improvements to increase yield and product quality.
- Largest flat rolled steel producer in North America
Finance Summer Intern
Apache Industrial Services
Humble, Texas
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Produced data visualizations and reports that enhanced decision-making and informed resource planning.
- Analyzed backlog data using Excel and Power BI; identified variances and presented actionable recommendations to CFO.
- Provider of various industrial services to several sectors
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Purdue University
05-2023
Skills
- PLC/Studio 5000
- Inventor
- NX Cad
- Java
- C
- Microsoft Office
- Power BI
- System testing
- Emulation
- Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Root-cause analysis
- Technical documentation
- Technical writing
- Cross-functional communication
- Project coordination
- Data analytics
Websites
Projects
Senior Design, Worked with a team to create an automated snowplow for residential driveways, 01/01/23, 05/31/23, Engineered and assembled the robot chassis, applying mechanical design principles to optimize durability, weight distribution, and system integration., Prepared technical reports, cost analysis, and presentations documenting design validation and performance.
Timeline
Associate Mechanical Engineering Intern
Cleveland Cliffs
05.2022 - 08.2022
Finance Summer Intern
Apache Industrial Services
06.2021 - 08.2021
Control Systems Engineer
Brock Solutions
08.2019 - Current
Mechanical Engineering -
Purdue University