Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
2022 - Present
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Control
New York, United States
Courses:
Robotics: Dynamics and Control, Mechatronics and Embedded Microcomputer Programming, Evolutionary Computation & Design Automation, Data Science for Mechanical Systems
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Advanced Kinematics Dynamics and Controls of Robotics, Robotics Studio, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Control Systems
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ANNA UNIVERSITY
2018 - 2022
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Electives include:
Control Systems, Mechatronics, Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical Vibrations, Performance analysis of Automated manufacturing systems, Engineering Management.
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Project Member: Robotics club of CEG,
Team Member: College Technical Forum.
Experience
HAI Robotics
Robotics Engineer
Feb 2024 - Present
Kansas City, MO
At HAI Robotics, I manage and lead large-scale warehouse automation projects. My responsibilities include:
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Coordinating project implementations, including site inspections and the installation of AGVs, ACRs, AMRs, and conveyors.
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Conducting automation system integration tests.
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Overseeing firmware configuration for robots, conveyors, servers, and scanners.
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Directing the integration and testing of HAIQ-Warehouse Management System with customer systems.
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Leading software development for hardware testing and scripting.
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Supporting sales with proof-of-concept demonstrations.
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Managing and troubleshooting Demo Center operations.
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Providing ongoing client support and technical expertise.
My role emphasizes innovative problem-solving, maintaining high technical standards, integrating multiple industry players, and setting priorities.
Amazon Robotics
Hardware Development Engineer
May 2023 - Sept 2023
Boston, MA
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Collaborated with a cross-functional team to automate the payment testing process using the UR5 robotic arm, achieving significant time and resource efficiencies.
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Designed and engineered precise End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) tailored for the UR5 to accurately manipulate credit cards, ensuring reliable and repeatable handling.
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Developed and optimized robot programs using the Universal Robots Polyscope (URP) software, enhancing the robot's ability to perform complex tasks with high precision.
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Implemented remote operation capabilities, significantly reducing testing cycle time to under 15 seconds and improving overall workflow efficiency.
College of Engineering, Anna University
Robotics Research Intern
Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Led experimental and design-focused investigations on FinRay-based robotic grippers, exploring their potential for adaptive and versatile gripping applications.
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Programmed and calibrated the FinRay gripper using PLC programming on an Aristo 6-Axis manipulator, enabling precise pick-and-place operations for various object geometries and materials.
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Conducted extensive testing and optimization to enhance the compliance of gripper fingers, achieving a 60% improvement in adaptability and flexibility compared to standard FESTO fin grippers.
Chegg Pvt, Ltd
Managed Network Expert
Jul 2021 - Apr 2022
Freelance
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Answered questions from Mechanical Engineering students worldwide.
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Focus areas include Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines, Design of Machine Elements, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Finite Element Analysis.
AMZ Automotive
ATV Design Intern
May 2019 - Jun 2019
Vijayawada, Andra Pradesh, India
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Interfaced with project management team to prepare engineering submittals and work plans.
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Determined most efficient approached to new projects by reading and analyzing blueprints, drawing and sketches.
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Collaborated with senior engineers on project and offered insights. Assisted with engineering calculations, design drawing and constructed an All Terrain Vehicle.
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Worked on Solidworks for designing frame for the vehicle.
Technical Skills
Python
MATLAB
C++
Simulink
SolidWorks
Inventor Professional
Languages
English (Fluent)
German (Beginner)