VARUN S. RAGHU
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA May 2014
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.71
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems Architecting, Mechanics of Solids, Eng. Analysis,
Eng. Information Modeling, Material Selection, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue & Fracture
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka, India May 2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.38
Relevant Coursework: Automobile Engineering, Internal Combustion (IC) Engines, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Vibration, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, CAD (ProE), Material Science
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• ABAQUS, ANSYS, Hypermesh finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
• AutoCAD, CatiaV5, Pro/Engineer (Pro/E), SolidWorks, Unigraphics NX design modeling tools, GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5-2009).
• Programming in APDL (ansys programming language), Python, Matlab.
• BaaN ERP software and PLM tools (Enovia, Teamcenter); MS Office and Adobe tools; Windows OS, Macintosh OS.
EXPERIENCE
Zimmer Biomet – Warsaw, Indiana, USA. Oct 2014 – Aug 2015
Development Engineer, Department: Hips
• Coordinated with cross functional teams to ensure design control for all products is maintained per FDA 21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485 regulations through DHFs, DMRs, DCTMs, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, ECNs, etc.
• Verified and validated that user needs of a product had been met and documented correctly.
• Generated comprehensive protocols for testing/analyzing the product.
• Performed tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure fit, form and function of parts using NX and Teamcenter
• Established a process within Hips segment for integration of product information onto Teamcenter in coordination with off-shore teams. Also guided teams from other business segments within the company on this process.
Hill-Rom, Inc. – Ritter Plant, Batesville, Indiana, USA Aug 2014 – Oct 2014
Complaint Engineer, Department: Sustaining Engineering
• Analyzed design related complaint codes and evaluated product (component) returns to determine root cause of failures that led to the complaints on the product.
• Utilized methods such as Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys to perform root cause analysis of problems.
• Investigated the complaints, determined failure modes against DFMEA, PFMEA & DRS documents and prepared investigation reports in compliance with FDA requirements for complaint handling. (Sec. 820.198 Complaint files)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. – Heavy Engineering, Mumbai, India Jul 2010 – Jul 2012
Engineer I, Department: Technology Development Center (Power/ Process Plant Equipment)
• Conducted design, failure, structural and thermal analyses of equipment using ANSYS, ABAQUS FEA (implicit, explicit, nonlinear, static, dynamic) tools and AutoCAD, NX, and other design tools.
o Generated part components required to be analyzed from drawings using NX 3D modeling tools.
o Imported model data from NX to be used in FEA tools like Hypermesh and Abaqus for analysis.
• Researched, developed and validated the technology to simulate the welding process in order to determine the distortion and residual stresses generated during welding, using ABAQUS and Python.
o Created an interface that allows user inputs for size, shape of weld, no: of passes, heat input and mesh.
o Validated the simulation with results obtained from a physical experimental weld.
• Provided detailed analytical and design support to other business units within the company.
Engineer I, Department: Quality Control
• Ensured the compliance of designs and drawings as per ISO, ASME, IBR, TEMA regulations and standards.
• Conducted inspection operations parts manufactured on the shop floor utilizing various testing instruments.
• Handled material inspection & inventory verification through BaaN ERP tool and documentation through PLM tool.
PROJECTS
Title: Finite Element Analysis – Validation via Implementation Fall 2013
• Performed two structural analysis using ABAQUS on a thin wall and a pipe-shell assembly.
• Proved understanding of the finite element method of analysis by implementing the same in Matlab, repeating the analyses and comparing the results obtained, with those from ABAQUS.
Title: Material Selection for a Tennis Racquet Frame Fall 2013
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