Robotics Production Associate Engineer at Matic Robots

Working embedded with the design and production team on a 140-unit/day robotic platform. My role is to physically evaluate assemblies, identify mechanical and fit failures, trace root cause, and push corrective design recommendations upstream to the design team. This is design feedback work — reading a physical product against its intent and closing the loop between production reality and design specification.

ISE 515: Engineering Project Management

Supporting graduate students in project management fundamentals by grading assignments, guiding students through frameworks such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and risk analysis, and sharing insights on effective teamwork and communication. This role sharpened my understanding of people skills — from mentoring students to providing constructive feedback — while reinforcing my knowledge of project planning, execution, and leadership practices. 

Product Design Intern — xLogic (now JustManufacture.com)

Designed and prototyped precision machine components in SolidWorks, applying DFM/DFA principles to cut material waste and improve manufacturability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build and validate SPM prototypes, resolving mechanical inconsistencies through targeted redesigns that boosted production efficiency by 30% and reduced predicted failure rates from 7% to 0.5%. This experience strengthened my ability to turn complex requirements into reliable, cost-efficient solutions while working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. 

Mechanical Design Intern — Ponnar Sankar Tractor Spares, India

Collaborated with engineering teams to design and refine tractor spare parts, using CFD and FEA simulations in Ansys to validate performance with 88% accuracy. Applied topology optimization and static structural analysis to achieve up to 12% weight reduction without compromising durability, improving overall efficiency and reliability of components. Strengthened skills in simulation-driven design and cost-conscious engineering for agricultural vehicle applications.