LOG // 003

Experience

From automation cells to motion capture suits — each role sharpened a different edge of mechanical design.

  1. Research Assistant

    Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ
    NOV 2023 — MAY 2025

    Led mechanical design of Mesquite MoCap — a 15-node IMU motion capture suit. Engineered 20+ precision components in SolidWorks with GD&T and statistical stacks, cutting fit rework 80% and boosting first-pass assembly repeatability.

    ResearchPublished (arXiv)FEAGD&T
    • Validated body-worn enclosure and bracket structures via structural FEA plus hand calculations, meeting stiffness targets with zero load-driven failures during verification.
    • Devised laser-cut transport case and packaging layout, lowering transit damage 70% while accelerating field deployment readiness.
    • Streamlined prototype fabrication workflow across 3D-print setup, post-process QA, and fixture-aided assembly, shrinking print-to-assembly cycle time 30%.
    • Co-authored peer-reviewed paper submitted to IEEE IoT Journal (arXiv:2512.22690).

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  2. Product Design Engineer, R&D

    Next Big Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd. · Bengaluru
    JUL 2022 — AUG 2023

    Engineered bioprinting subsystems — coaxial/triaxial needle kits (76% cost cut) and pellet-based extruders (67% cost reduction) — balancing functional dimensioning, DFM, and multi-material thermal compatibility.

    BiofabricationElectromechanicalDFM
    • Developed coaxial and triaxial needle kits using functional dimensioning, GD&T, and DFM-focused tolerances, lowering unit cost 76% while meeting interface, leak, and assembly specifications.
    • Architected pellet-based extruder subsystems for multi-material printing, selecting polymers and adhesives for thermal and chemical compatibility.
    • Analyzed structured iteration plans using repeatable measurements and parameter sweeps, lifting operational efficiency 15%.
    • Coordinated supplier and manufacturing partner integration, strengthening build documentation and release-to-release reliability.

    Extruder project →   Needle project →

  3. Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

    Nutron System Pvt. Ltd. · Kalol, Gujarat
    APR 2021 — OCT 2021

    Automated PTFE bellow assembly using CAD-based mechanism concepts and PLC integration, raising throughput 40%. Fabricated custom glue dispenser and mesh cutter to replace manual steps, lifting repeatability 82%.

    Industrial AutomationPLCFixtures
    • Designed CAD-based mechanism concepts for automated PTFE bellow assembly with PLC integration, stabilizing cycle-to-cycle process consistency.
    • Fabricated glue dispenser and mesh cutter fixtures to replace manual steps, standardizing part presentation across shifts.
    • Partnered with production teams during commissioning and line updates, fortifying uptime through rapid troubleshooting and floor-ready work instructions.

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