SWAROOP KOTIKE
Manistique
Summary
Results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with a strong emphasis on designing CE-rated custom machinery and automated systems. Proven expertise in mechanical design, assembly, and project planning, leading to numerous successful project completions. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication as a technical liaison, fostering innovative solutions in automation. Committed to driving advancements in engineering through continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
IQ Designs Inc
03.2019 - Current
- Designed layouts for automated systems tailored to clean room specifications
- Served as primary liaison for customers, providing guidance on technical aspects like air and power drop location setups, sample selection
- Engineered diverse CE rated custom automated machinery, including Petri Dish Fillers, Flow Wrappers, Conveyor Systems and Label Applicators
- Supported assembly and production departments by resolving technical issues during the manufacturing and assembly phases
- Addressed challenges during testing phase to guarantee successful completion of Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test
Mechanical Design Engineer
Integra Technologies LLC
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Created new components using SolidWorks
- Developed a new digital filing system to expedite engineering change requests becoming engineering change orders
- Developed preliminary prototypes to troubleshoot production or assembly problems
Space and Robotics Camp Counselor
US Space and Rocket Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Conducted workshops to enhance understanding of Space and Robotics through interactive teaching
- Oversaw team efforts in assembling numerous robots aligned with weekly competition demands from camp
- Conducted weekly maintenance on existing robots, controllers, and hardware
Graduate Research Student
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Created mathematical model to analyze stability of leg-wheeled robot on varied surface slopes
- Validated robot's tipping point through mathematical analysis on surfaces with a 24-degree slope
- Developed a sliding mode controller to dynamically adjust leg lengths according to surface incline
- Built a system to evaluate operational efficiency of robots with varying control inputs
- Demonstrated robot stability on slopes up to 45 degrees with added controller
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Robotics
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics
SASTRA University
05.2014
Skills
- Mechanical Design
- Project planning
- SolidWorks
- FEA
- Alibre
- Ansys
- Creo
- MATLAB & Simulink
- Product development
- Mechanical system design
Publications
A Self-Leveling Higher-Order Sliding Mode Controller for A Leg-Wheeled Robot with Experiments, Farbod Fahimi, Swaroop Kotike, Rahul Rameshbabu, Control, and Intelligent Systems
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
IQ Designs Inc
03.2019 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
Integra Technologies LLC
11.2017 - 03.2019
Space and Robotics Camp Counselor
US Space and Rocket Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
Graduate Research Student
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
05.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics
SASTRA University
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Robotics
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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