Experience

Quam Nichols Company

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Intern

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Chicago, Illinois, United States - Led 8-member Illinois Tech team in automating Quam-Nichols' manufacturing process using UR10e cobot, resulting in significant efficiency gains and cost savings. - Continuation of prior project with outstanding collaboration and dedication from the team. - Designed and analyzed ideas to improve the manufacturing process. - Effectively communicated with suppliers for component sourcing, leveraging knowledge of cross-functional teams. - Built and evaluated prototypes for… Show more - Led 8-member Illinois Tech team in automating Quam-Nichols' manufacturing process using UR10e cobot, resulting in significant efficiency gains and cost savings. - Continuation of prior project with outstanding collaboration and dedication from the team. - Designed and analyzed ideas to improve the manufacturing process. - Effectively communicated with suppliers for component sourcing, leveraging knowledge of cross-functional teams. - Built and evaluated prototypes for implementation. - Created PowerPoint updates, planned and scheduled workflow. Guide: Prof. William Maurer, Director of Manufacturing Outreach Initiatives, Armour College of Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology; Email: maurer@iit.edu Show less



WeatherTech®

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Intern

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Chicago, Illinois, United States - Collaborated with a graduate student from the Illinois Institute of Technology's Armour College of Engineering on an engineering project sponsored by WeatherTech. - Conducted research and developed recommendations to improve the safety and efficiency of the gate trimming process for injection molded Mud Flaps, resulting in multiple possible solutions from improved manual tools, semi-automated, and fully automated options. Guide: Prof. William Maurer, Director of Manufacturing Outreach… Show more - Collaborated with a graduate student from the Illinois Institute of Technology's Armour College of Engineering on an engineering project sponsored by WeatherTech. - Conducted research and developed recommendations to improve the safety and efficiency of the gate trimming process for injection molded Mud Flaps, resulting in multiple possible solutions from improved manual tools, semi-automated, and fully automated options. Guide: Prof. William Maurer, Director of Manufacturing Outreach Initiatives, Armour College of Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology; Email: maurer@iit.edu Show less



Quam Nichols Company

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Intern

  • May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Chicago, Illinois, United States - Successfully completed a real-world automation project as part of a two-person student team of mechanical engineers at Quam-Nichols company. - Developed an automation improvement to a key manufacturing process, resulting in the purchase of a UR10e robot worth $50k for future implementation of the project. - Observed and thoroughly understood all the requirements and elements involved in the operation before proposing and researching several key automation suppliers and presenting… Show more - Successfully completed a real-world automation project as part of a two-person student team of mechanical engineers at Quam-Nichols company. - Developed an automation improvement to a key manufacturing process, resulting in the purchase of a UR10e robot worth $50k for future implementation of the project. - Observed and thoroughly understood all the requirements and elements involved in the operation before proposing and researching several key automation suppliers and presenting several alternatives. - Demonstrated critical thinking and thoroughness, gaining valuable insights essential for success in the working world. - Recognized for displaying leadership qualities and learning the essence of the immersive experience, as recommended by the project manager. - Highly recommended as a candidate for consideration in automation and engineering-related positions. Guide: Prof. William Maurer, Director of Manufacturing Outreach Initiatives, Armour College of Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology; Email: maurer@iit.edu Show less



CSIR - National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)

• India
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - Interned for six weeks under the project entitled "Low Phosphorus Nanocrystalline Nickel Alloy Deposits: Synthesis and Characterization" at Surface Engineering Division (SED), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). - Conducted the synthesis of nanocrystalline nickel-phosphorus (Ni-P) deposits using the electroless deposition process on mild steel. - Analyzed the surface morphology of the coating using Scanning Electron Microscopy… Show more - Interned for six weeks under the project entitled "Low Phosphorus Nanocrystalline Nickel Alloy Deposits: Synthesis and Characterization" at Surface Engineering Division (SED), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). - Conducted the synthesis of nanocrystalline nickel-phosphorus (Ni-P) deposits using the electroless deposition process on mild steel. - Analyzed the surface morphology of the coating using Scanning Electron Microscopy, providing insights into the microstructure of the deposits. - Estimated nickel and phosphorus in the foil using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), contributing to the understanding of the composition and structure of the coating. - Performed manual calculations and used a Vickers microhardness tester to analyze the thickness and hardness of the coating, providing valuable information on the mechanical properties of the material. - Used Differential Scanning Calorimetry to determine the temperature for phase transformation, contributing to the understanding of the thermal behavior of the coating. - Conducted wear tests to determine the effect of the coating on the Coefficient of Friction of the substrate, providing insights into the potential practical applications of the research. - Developed skills in material characterization, surface analysis, and laboratory techniques, contributing to the development of my research and engineering skills. Guide: Dr. J. N. Balaraju, Deputy Head, SED; Email: jnbalraj@nal.res.in Show less