1. Shaunak A. Chandwadkar
748 Blake st., Apt # C, Indianapolis, IN 46202 | shauchan@iupui.edu | (919) 271 2710
Objective: Seeking a full-time job where I can learn new technologies, explore different fields and use the knowledge
from interdisciplinary fields to bring innovation in creating unique products.
Education:
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI) GPA: 3.30
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduation: May 2017
Savitribai Phule Pune University (University of Pune) First Class with Distinction
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Graduated: June 2015
Skills & Abilities:
Well versed with design and analysis software like, Solidworks, Creo, Ansys, Matlab, etc.
Worked with Arduino, Raspberry pi, Xbee, Atmega Microcontrollers, Mindwave Mobile, etc.
Quick in learning new technologies and operating equipment.
Good experience with Microsoft Office products.
Research, prototyping and programming experience.
Won best website design award Mecheaven 2014. Skills - Active Server Pages, My SQL, HTML, CSS, PHP and C
Script.
Engineering Experience:
Research Assistant Jan 2016 – Present
Mechanical Department at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Test the strength of Articular Cartilage before and after the cartilage has been chemically and optically processed to
improve its strength and properties.
Developed protocols for repeatable testing of the tissue, while following laboratory code of conduct and safety
protocol.
Setup and operation of TRIBOLAB UMT, MACH -1, MILL, Drill Press and Band Saw machines.
Justification of results.
Trainee Engineer
RPM Enterprises June 2012 – May 2013
Operated various machines, including lathe, milling, drilling machines.
Introduced to Non- Conventional CNC machining processes.
Other Experience:
Part-time Book Seller Aug 2015 – May 2016
Barnes & Noble @ IUPUI
Provide Customer Service and promote products
Solve Customer Problems
Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
Engineering Projects:
Design and Manufacturing of an Injection Moulding Die Sept 2014 – June 2015
Samtech Pvt. Ltd.
Designed and developed an injection moulding die in Catia, for the component battery acid level indicator.
Learned the process of studying, designing and manufacturing an injection mould.
Worked on different machines like, Milling, Surface Grinding, EDM, VMC.
Performed troubleshooting to ensure maximum performance.
Design is currently in use by the organization.
Implementation of Kanban in Common Rail Injector plant Aug 2014 – March 2015
BOSCH India Pvt. Ltd.
Studied the work flow for the production line.
Implemented Pull Loop production system (KANBAN) for the 5th
and 6th
production lines in CRI body.
Studied and calculated wastage to reduce it.
Developed understanding of various production enhancement techniques.
Company has continued using my model of Kanban for two of the six production lines.
2. Design of Engine parts August 2015 - December 2015
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI).
Used PTC Creo 2.0 for designing different parts of an Engine. Assembled them using the Creo assembly mode.
Used mechanism command to check the model for proper constrains.
Design and Analysis of Clutch. August 2015 - December 2015
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI).
Used PTC Creo 2.0 for designing different parts of a clutch. Assembled them using the Creo assembly mode.
Used Ansys to perform different survivability tests on the clutch and the materials selected for this purpose.
Systems Engineering Project on International Space Station Rassvet Module. August 2015 - December 2015
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI).
Project focussed on deriving requirements, test measures, validation and verification of ISS’s module.
Five Gate reviews were completed qualifying the system for mission readiness.
Design and Simulation of Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain January 2016 - May 2016
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI).
Designed and simulated a Series hybrid electric powertrain. Optimization was done for increasing range and
efficiency.
Design and Simulation of Adaptive Cruise Control System. January 2016 - May 2016
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI).
Designed a model of Adaptive cruise control system on Simulink, Matlab. Optimization was done for minimal jerk
and smooth driving experience.
Systems Engineering Project on International Space Station BCDU Module. January 2016 - May 2016
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI).
Four gate reviews were completed from Human Systems integration, Reliability, Maintainability, Logistic and
Supportability point of view of Battery Charge Discharge Module.
Hands-free Automation for the Disabled August 2014 - June 2015
Used sensors to detect eye blink and smile to operate the program. Infrared LED was mounted on a cap, which a
disabled person could wear, along with the blink and smile detection sensors.
Appliances fitted with an infrared receiver which detected the On/Off signal.
An Arduino and Relay circuits switched the appliance On to Off.
Home Automation May 2015
Used Arduino and various sensors to carryout actions like turning on and off of electric appliances.
Designed gesture control for appliances.
Mind Controlled robot April 2013
Used Mind-wave Mobile (http://store.neurosky.com/) for reading brain waves and transmit the raw data wirelessly
to Arduino via a Bluetooth module. Wrote code to process the data and run DC motors on a small robot.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Karmaveer Expo, National level working model Event. (Amphibian plane with tilt rotors) March 2012
Hardware & Network course from government polytechnic. October 2008
Learning electronics workshop, secured first position in the competition. May 2006
Good Table Tennis player, School silver medalist.
100M, 200M runner, School bronze medalist.
Social Service
Participated in HelpAge India awareness programmes.
Actively participated in School and Junior College level social events.
Volunteered at the Indy Sister City Fest.
