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Pruthvi Raj Gaddam

Peoria,IL

Summary

Knowledgeable mechatronics professional with strong background in electrical, mechanical and software engineering. Skilled in integrating mechanical design principles in the development of medium/high voltage electrical machines.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechatronics Engineer

Servotech Inc
Peoria, IL
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product designs incorporating mechatronics principles.
  • Developing, testing and assessing alternative design models and processing methods.
  • Performing simulations and experimental testing on prototype designs to validate performance, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
  • Performing generative design analysis for additive manufacturing in mass optimization.
  • Performing fatigue life analysis on welded and fastener joints for electro-mechanical machines.
  • Performing DFMEA, DFM, on various Electro-mechanical systems and designs.
  • Working on traction motor insulation modelling, Performing structural analysis on motor-Rotor Laminations.
  • Collaborating with Electro-Magnetic and CFD teams in electric motor design.
  • Troubleshooting ground faults on Retarding Grids and using matlab to establish the frequency of faults.
  • Collaborating with suppliers in addressing quality issues and DFM feedback.
  • Taking ownership of projects from initial concept phase till final production.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mersino Dewatering
Davison, MI
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Designed components for precise rotary equipment.
  • Worked on detailed fabrication drawings for casting and machining operations.
  • Hands on experience using GD & T in technical drawings as per ASME Y14.5.
  • Created multiple part & assembly configurations through design tables.
  • Reviewed models, drawings and released for production.
  • Maintained and assisted product change processes, played key role in developing more efficient Mark 2 versions from Mark 1.
  • Performed bearing life calculations, shaft deflection calculations and fatigue life of weld joints.
  • Performed FEA analysis on various modern designs and product changes as required.
  • Performed tolerance stack up analysis to ensure proper mechanical fit.
  • Worked on design & development of submersible hydraulic & rotary lobe pumps.
  • Collaborated with suppliers on tooling/design changes, arranged drawing packages, assisted in continuous improvement and feedback through out prototype phase.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12-2017

Skills

  • Industrial Automation
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • CAD Modeling
  • Hardware Engineering
  • Project Planning
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • System Design
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Proficient in Solidworks, Creo parametric, Matlab & Python

Timeline

Mechatronics Engineer

Servotech Inc
08.2021 - Current

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mersino Dewatering
03.2018 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University
Pruthvi Raj Gaddam