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Utkarsh Nandy

Davis,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic Learner with a keen interest in Automobiles, EVs, Vehicle Dynamics, Software and Software applications for Autonomous vehicles, pursuing a major in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Computer Sc. From UC Davis, California.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

AHMCT Labs
01.2023 - Current
  • Implemented mechanical design using SOLIDWORKS to make visually appealing hinging mechanism that integrates into drone wings and enables collision-less folding, then 3D printed it
  • Bench tested hinge components and iterated on design multiple times

Powertrain and Integration Engineer

Formula Car - UC Davis
09.2022 - Current
  • Saved upward of $500 by capitalizing on features of SOLIDWORKS and designing custom shaft for Emrax 228 motor by integrating motor sprocket and motor shaft into one piece to eliminate splines
  • Produced serviceable components by conducting finite element analysis on several structural supports (manifold) using h-Adaptive curvature meshing to determine stresses and deformation with applied load of up to 5N using ANSYS workbench
  • Reduced excess weight and made vehicle light weight by implementing topology analysis during FEA to remove unwanted mass from structural parts such as Drexler differential sprockets, support and drive side brackets etc
  • Actively used waterjet, welding, lathing, rapid prototyping, and mill work to support manufacturing of car

Systems Design and Integration Engineer

EcoCAR EV challenge
09.2022 - Current
  • Saved manufacturing time and funds by designing custom CV axle with splined stubs using NX for Magna AWD motor
  • Produced risk graphs and improved vehicle decision making by 7.2% by simulating various weather patterns on highway running car using dSpace
  • Redesigned rear subframe of stock Cadillac using Siemens NX to be lightweight and robust to competition specific design constraints including load cases, packaging/clearances, material properties etc,

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of California Davis
Davis
06.2025

Skills

  • CAD Modeling software: SOLIDWORKS, NX, AutoCAD
  • Finite Element Analysis Software: ANSYS workbench, Simcenter NASTRAN, Femap
  • Engineering Fundamentals: Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Material Properties
  • Soldering, CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting
  • Electrical and Thermal simulation software: SimuLink
  • Environmental dynamics simulation software: dSpace
  • Java, Python, MATLAB, Algorithms & Data structures
  • CI/CD: Travis, Jenkins
  • Robotics
  • Leadership and Communication

Accomplishments

  • Designed a super efficient powertrain for Formula Car
  • Learned mechanics of axial flux motors, differentials, and accumulators
  • SOLIDWORKS & ANSYS workbench as part of the project
  • Learnt system design and integration for converting a Cadillac into a v2x vehicle, Learnt NX, dSpace & MATLAB
  • Designed torsional spring hinge system enabling seamless folding of drone wings
  • Built a prototype to take actions based on pollution sensing
  • Learnt to work with Arduino board, calibration of meters &sensors
  • Learnt Reverse Engineering process for product improvements
  • Dance instructor at BDC, Cupertino
  • Coached young kids on Bollywood dance and stage performances
  • Represented UC Davis Lashkara Dance Team
  • Actively hosts various philanthropy events to fundraise for the NSVRC as a Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity brother

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

AHMCT Labs
01.2023 - Current

Powertrain and Integration Engineer

Formula Car - UC Davis
09.2022 - Current

Systems Design and Integration Engineer

EcoCAR EV challenge
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of California Davis

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