Akshay — Research Assistant

May'18-Present Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI - Development of Mathematical Model for Bauschinger Effect for a tensile and compression cycle together. - Investigated acoustic emission data received from testing of prototypes. Used Fourier transform to analyze frequency domain to relate material performance with Bauschinger effect. - Using Mathematica and Matlab to analyze the test data (probabilistic distribution) from experiment of cyclic loading in Fatigue failures of Al which has been annealed to get dislocations as less as possible. - Successfully concluded the effect of microstructural effect on dislocation movements using Statistical Analysis

Jun'16-Jul'17 Trainee Engineer, Aashish Engineering Works, Pune,India - Directed 2 projects for automation at sugar manufacturing plant's conveyer systems with budgets up to 10 lacs rupees. Delivered each on time and within budget. - Previewed and released analysis reports, BOM, 3D drawings of tools and fixtures as a part of both team and team lead. - Ensured plant operations were maintained with minimal downtime, utilizing technical skills and time and resource management. I worked alongside the Plant Manager and Production Supervisor to maintain machinery and resolved issues. Familiar with Factory Information System (FIS) - Programmed Ladder Logic PLC's using RS Logix 500 for MicroLogix 1400, GX Developer for MELSEC Q series. Creation of HMI Operator Screens using Crimson 3.0 for Red Lion for PanelView Plus 700. Used AutoCAD for Electrical Schematics and Panel Layouts. - Coordinated with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems. - Established and maintained FMEA to identify and address areas of manufacturing risk. Established GD&T requirements and tolerance stack studies

Jun'15-May'16 Technical Assistant, VK Edutech, Pune, India - Designed a PLC program for inventory stocking system to automate the whole inventory to save operating time of process. Used Design for Assembly (DFA) techniques while designing inventory program which reported to reduce assembly time by 85%. - Developed ladder diagram for automation of material processing workstations according to application customer needed using packages like Allen Bradly (RSLogix), SCADA, Siemens which helped considerably to decrease machine downtimes and improved trouble shooting. - Vendor training on Mitsubishi GX Works 2 and 3, MELSERVO, MELSEC, MX component