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Sumedh D

West Lafayette, IN

ABOUT ME

I am a Mechanical Engineering M.S. student at Purdue University specializing in CAD design, Vehicle Dynamics, and FEA. With hands-on experience in e-ATV suspension design, prototyping, and validation at Bridgestone India, I have optimized suspension systems reducing camber change by 12% and increased anti-dive percentage by 5%. Proficient in Catia, NX, and Ansys, I bring rapid prototyping and FEA expertise to vehicle engineering projects with a focus on performance optimization and structural validation.

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Autonomous Mobile Robot Exploration, Navigation and Object Localization

As a part of a coursework project, I worked on developing an end-to-end pipeline of control, navigation, and vision of a autonomous mobile robot to do various tasks. The whole project was done under realistic constraints, having noo fixed waypoints,...

RRT / RRT* sampling-based planningGazebo simulation and robot modelingSLAM-based mapping with occupancy gridsPath planning using A* search algorithmsAutonomous exploration and coverage planningLocal motion planning and obstacle avoidanceROS2 (rclpy, nodes, topics, publishers/subscribers)

e-ATV Suspension Components

As Vehicle Dynamics Lead for Team Aveon Racing, I led the end-to-end design, analysis, and development of critical suspension components for our electric ATV competing in e-BAJA. My responsibilities included CAD modeling, load-path evaluation, and...

Vehicle dynamics analysisCAD modeling using CatiaV5Suspension geometry optimizationLoad-path–based mechanical designLightweighting and material optimizationSuspension simulation using VSUSP and Lotus SharkFinite Element Analysis (ANSYS: static, fatigue, nodal)

Automotive Motor Mount Design – NVH-Optimized Powertrain Mounting System

During my tenure at Bridgestone India, I worked with cross-functional teams and Japanese OEM R&D groups to design and validate an NVH-optimized motor mount for a passenger vehicle powertrain. My role involved CAD detailing with precise GD&T...

NVH-focused component designCAD modeling for manufacturabilityManufacturing feasibility assessmentPowertrain mounting system integrationGD&T application and tolerance analysisPrototype validation and quality assuranceYield engineering and production optimization

Dynamic Variable Inertia Flywheel – Speed-Adaptive Energy Storage System

For my undergraduate capstone project, I designed a Dynamic Variable Inertia Flywheel (VIF) capable of altering its moment of inertia based on rotational speed. The system used spring-loaded auxiliary masses integrated inside a hollow flywheel to...

Centrifugal load analysisCAD modeling using CatiaV5Nonlinear transient FEA (ANSYS)System-level energy storage designMechanism design and spring–mass integrationDynamic stability and fatigue behavior assessmentRotational dynamics and Moment of Inertia optimization

Offshore Wind Turbine Design Audit – Mechanical & CAD Validation for a Fortune 500 Client

As an Analyst Intern at Bain & Company, I served as the primary mechanical engineering contributor on a design-audit engagement for a Fortune 500 renewable-energy client. I led the technical review of offshore wind-turbine assemblies, identifying...

CAD audit and design validationGD&T application and tolerance reviewSiemens NX modeling and drawing correctionWorkflow optimization and process standardizationMechanical assembly scrutiny and documentation cleanupCross-functional collaboration (India, France, client R&D)Identifying cost-saving and manufacturability opportunities