About
I am a specialized Rotary Applications Engineer at Preco LLC, focusing on die cutting equipment development, especially the Rotary Converting Platform. My versatile role involves providing crucial technical support, designing both standard and custom rotary machinery, creating detailed 2D/3D diagrams, and optimizing machinery performance. I excel in analyzing customer engineering specifications and offering innovative solutions while maintaining thorough documentation. I collaborate closely with the mechanical engineering team to draft machine drawings. Holding a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in additive manufacturing, I bring skills in solid modeling and product design. My research-driven mindset, self-motivation, leadership, and hands-on machining experience in milling, lathes, drilling, and welding operations make me a valuable asset at Preco LLC, adept at solving diverse engineering challenges.
Basic Information
Email(1):
surya.pandeya47@gmail.com
Email(2):
spandeya@precollc.com
Title:
Rotary Applications Engineer, Mechanical Product Designer, Researcher
Areas of Specialization:
Industrial Equipment Design, Lean Manufacturing Methodologies, Manufacturing Controls, Automation, Quality Systems, Solid Modelling, Additive Manufacturing
, Sustanibility and Product Design
Here is one of the intro video of my youtube channel
Personal and Academic Projects
HEX-EV
- An electric vehicle designed for experimental purpose of various systems regarding electric and autonomous vehicles.
- I spearheaded the electric go-kart project, overseeing it from its initial design phase through to its successful completion, including the design of significant components.
- This project was exhibited in the Himalaya Exhibition 2018 (one of the most prestigious engineering exhibition in Nepal).
Compressed Air Bike
- This project entails the conversion of a conventional two-stroke internal combustion engine into a compressed air-powered propulsion system. Compressed air serves as the primary energy source in this endeavor.
- The core objective of this project revolves around demonstrating the viability of compressed air as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
- My primary responsibilities encompassed the design, analytical assessment, and electrical integration aspects of the project.
- Link to Project
- Link to the Project Video
Machine Drawing Learning Kit I
- A kit to help engineering students in learning assembly and detailed drawings for machine drawing for manufacturing.
- As a mechanical designer I designed the kit from scratch. The idea struck to me when I was teaching engineering drawing to undergraduate students. The project was a success in the market also.
- Link to Project
Machine Drawing Learning kit II
- This version of Machine Drawing Learning Kit is designed to teach multi-view orthographic projections, Surface Development and Section views.
- This whole design consisting of 68 parts was designed in solidworks. I designed the internal objects and the box holding those objects.
- Link to Project
4D-Printing
- This project focuses on applying different manufacturing strategies for 4D shape morphing structures.
- This is my current project under the supervision of Dr. Xinyi Xiao.
4-Axis Robot Arm
- Robot arm for pick and place applications.
- I did this project for fun. This boosted my knowledge in electronics, kinematics of mechanisms and programming.
- Building a 4-axis robot arm was a comprehensive learning experience that provided me with skills applicable to robotics, automation, and mechanical design. It deepened my understanding of complex systems and developed problem-solving abilities.
Line Follower
- A robot that can be used as a line follower and also can detects and avoids obstacles with its ultrasonic sensors.
- This is another fun project with arduino, this project increased my knowledge of programming and sensor integration.
- This project enhanced my knowledge in control algorithms and problem solving skills.
Work Experience
Feb 2023 - Present
Preco LLC
Rotary Applications Engineer
- Providing technical support to the rotary product line for design, specification, and build of standard and custom rotary machinery.
- Review customer engineering drawings and specifications, provide analysis and tolerance acceptance, create 2D and 3D concept diagrams, organize/maintain documentation history.
- Execute equipment inspection procedures and document responses.
- Drafting and machine drawing completion while working with mechanical engineering team.
- Implement design of experiments and execute customer-based studies utilizing in-house demonstration equipment.
- Read and interpret assembly drawings/ mechanical prints/ GD&T and perform assembly of mechanical components.
- Software Applications/Platforms: Solidworks, SysPro, AutoCAD, Beckhoff, Epson RC+, Cura (3D Printing), Acu-Gage (CMM)
Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
Miami University
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
- Research and Analysis on manufacturing strategies for 4D printing using FDM technology
- Lead and managed undergraduate students as a graduate adviser at the Center for Assistive Technology for design project
- Mentored students in Modeling and Design in Engineering, Manufacturing Automation, Control Systems Engineering, Heat Transfer, and Engineering Thermodynamics classes
- Technologies: Cura, Dremel 3D, Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor
May 2018 - Dec 2020
Yak Engineering and Consultants
Mechanical Product Designer
- Designed Machine Drawing Learning Kits using SolidWorks containing 3D models with Additive Manufacturing Technology
- Prepared sketches and detailed drawings of Mechanical designs and projected product ideas
- Facilitated quality assurance and product assessments to promote high-quality productions
- Spearheaded product development from initial design conceptualization to manufacturing and final delivery to clients
Nov 2016 - Dec 2020
Himalaya College of Engineering
Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering
- Taught “Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing” to undergraduate students
- Instructed and trained students on machining, welding, and sheet metal operations in the workshop
- Trained students on Solid Modelling (SolidWorks), 3D-Printing, and Fabrication techniques
- Guided undergrad students in designing an Electric Vehicle for their capstone project
Education
2021 - 2023
Graduate Degree
Master’s in Mechanical Engienering
Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Important Coursework: Engineering Analysis, Control of Dynamic Systems, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Non-Linear Dynamics
- Research interests: Additive Manufacturing, Solid Modelling Product Design, Manufacturing and Automation
2011 - 2016
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
IOE, Thapathali Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Important Coursework: Industrial Engineering and Management, Engineering Drawing I & II, Machine Design I & II, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing and Production Process, Metrology, Automobile Technology, Finite Element Method, Theory of Mechanisms and Machines
- Senior Design Project: Retro-fit a two-stroke gasoline engine into a compressed air-driven engine as an alternative to fossil fuel vehicles
Professional Skills
SolidWorks
90%
Autodesk Fusion 360
75%
3D Printing
90%
Autocad
70%
ABAQUS
60%
MATLAB
65%
Microsoft Office
85%
R-Programming
80%
Adobe Illustrator
50%
Autodesk Inventor
80%
Contact Me
Address
9705 Commerce Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
surya.pandeya47@gmail.com