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Shubham Sachan

Kanpur

Summary

Goal-oriented Research Engineer committed to delivering quality product to customers. Self-motivated and enthusiastic professional with 5 years of experience optimizing and enhancing material selections and developing models and algorithms. Proficient in Mintab and CAD. Excellent problem-solving, time management and communication skills.

Dedicated professional with a strong background in new product development within the optical fiber cable industry/Duct manufacturing. Proficient in various extrusion techniques, polymer selection, testing, and adherence to standards. Experienced in the end-to-end process of optical fiber cable development, from design, processing and deployment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Engineer

Sterlite Technologies
Silvassa
06.2019 - Current
  • Developed and tested new optical fiber cable products in accordance with industry standards
  • Led projects to reduce cable diameter by 30-40%, optimizing material usage without compromising mechanical properties
  • Played a pivotal role in material selection for fire-rated cables, achieving compliance with BCA rating requirements
  • Innovated in extrusion processing, introducing new technologies for enhanced product quality and production efficiency
  • Designed and developed tools for plastic extrusion, resulting in a 40% reduction in changeover time
  • Development of new products to capture UK and European market
  • Designed and introduced new tools for plastic extrusion, significantly reducing changeover time
  • Celesta cable family development (96 - 6912 fiber count) for high fiber density and mass splicing as compared to conventional product
  • Inventor of two patents for newly developed product
  • Statistical analysis of the behavior of different type of fibers in the cable with the help of historical data, DOEs and Minitab
  • Conducted comprehensive polymer materials testing, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and product specifications
  • Developed and executed test plans and protocols, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to support product development and quality assurance efforts
  • Utilized advanced analytical instruments such as DMA, TGA, DSC, FTIR, and SEM to perform in-depth material characterizations and failure analyses
  • Designed and implemented customized testing procedures to assess polymer behavior under various environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and UV exposure
  • Generated detailed test reports, interpreting data and providing actionable insights to inform product design enhancements and material selection
  • Contributed to process optimization and cost reduction initiatives by identifying opportunities for materials substitution and performance improvement
  • Managed laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results.

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering -

RKDF Bhopal
05.2023

Diploma in Plastic Manufacturing and Technology -

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology
05.2019

Skills

  • Dual and triple co-extrusion techniques
  • DSC, TGA, Flame retardant polymer selections
  • LOI, UTM, MFI, CBC, CBD
  • Optical fiber cable development and testing
  • Material processing optimization
  • Project management
  • Tool development for extrusion
  • Standards compliance (IS, GR-20, IEC)
  • Problem Solving and Innovation
  • Communication Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • New material development
  • Research and analysis
  • Mini tab
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Process research

Timeline

Research Engineer

Sterlite Technologies
06.2019 - Current

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering -

RKDF Bhopal

Diploma in Plastic Manufacturing and Technology -

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology

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