Udit Maganti
Mechanical Engineer
Newark,NJ
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer passionate about creating innovative, functional products using PTC Creo, SolidWorks, and Siemens NX. Skilled in DFM, tolerance analysis, and BOM creation, with experience designing precision assemblies and smart hardware. Eager to contribute to product development and mechanical design challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Designer
Freelance Product Designer
01.2023 - Current
- Designed aftermarket parts and sheet metal accessories for automobiles, using CFD and DFM practices.
- Utilized PTC Creo and SolidWorks for full 3D modeling, surfacing and prototyping.
Graduate Research Assistant
Stevens Institute of Technology
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the development of nanomaterials for semiconductor applications using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) techniques.
- Conducted 50+ microscopic inspections and 20+ failure analyses to improve contact resistance by 15% and enhance overall device reliability.
- Operated in ISO-classified cleanroom environments, adhering to SEMI standards for high-precision material handling.
Capstone Project - Smart Eyewear Design
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Designed and optimized a small pair of smart glasses from scratch using PTC Creo, incorporating mechanical mounts and grooves to house pinhole cameras, speakers, and microcontrollers.
- Engineered tight-tolerance cutouts for camera lenses and speaker grills, ensuring secure fit and alignment within < 0.2 mm deviation.
- Applied DFM principles to optimize the frame for injection molding and rapid prototyping using SLA 3D printing.
- Generated exploded views, BOMs, and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings for each subcomponent and housing piece.
Battery Enclosure & Thermal Integration Project
Stevens Institute of Technology
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed a modular mechanical simulation of a lithium-ion battery module using Simba Simulator to minimize heat dissipation and maximize energy output across varying load cycles.
- Designed thermally optimized enclosure with passive airflow channels and insulation layering, ensuring < 8C temperature rise during continuous operation.
- Demonstrated real-world product development flow: from simulation and 3D modeling to manufacturability evaluation and design iteration.
Baja SAE – Chassis & Electrical Packaging Design
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed a tubular chassis structure with 22% weight reduction while maintaining stiffness, using FEA.
- Supported integration of electrical wiring harnesses, battery mountings, and schematic-guided placements.
- Delivered full-scale chassis prototype 2 weeks ahead of schedule with full suspension and drivetrain fitment.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ 01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Vardhaman College Of Engineering
Hyderabad 01.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
CAD Software: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, CATIA V6, Power Surfacing (SolidWorks)
Mechanical Design: Sheet Metal Design, BOMs, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Tolerance Analysis, DFM/DFA
Simulation and Analysis: FEA (Altair Inspire), MATLAB, Simulink
Manufacturing and Prototyping: CNC Machining, 3D Printing (Anycubic, Ultimaker), Welding.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Stevens Institute of Technology
06.2024 - 12.2024
Capstone Project - Smart Eyewear Design
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.2024 - 05.2024
Battery Enclosure & Thermal Integration Project
Stevens Institute of Technology
06.2023 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.2023 - 12.2024
Product Designer
Freelance Product Designer
01.2023 - Current
Baja SAE – Chassis & Electrical Packaging Design
Stevens Institute of Technology
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Vardhaman College Of Engineering
01.2018 - 05.2022
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