AKSHAY P
BANGALORE
Summary
I apply my 4 years of expertise in automotive crashworthiness, occupant safety, finite element modelling and simulations to design and test vehicles that meet global standards and regulations. Specialized in automotive airbag modelling, deployment simulation, and occupant safety analysis, with experience in FE model development, crash simulation, correlation with physical tests, post-processing, model optimization, and troubleshooting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CAE ENGINEER
STELLANTIS (VENDOR-ALTEN INDIA PVT LTD)
BANGALORE
01.2025 - Current
- Executed side-impact occupant simulation using MADYMO
- Performed airbag modelling, folding and deployment analysis including cushion, inflator, vent, seam and related restraint system components for SIDE AIRBAG, CURTAIN AIRBAG, FAR SIDE AIRBAG
- Carried out different airbag folding such as thin fold, thick fold, tuck folds, spiral folds etc
- Analyzed key performance parameters such as deployment timing, pressure, cushion shape, penetration, occupant kinematics and injury criteria
- Seatbelt modelling, pretensioner tuning, airbag deployment and occupant kinematics validation and analysis
- Performed meshing and FE model preparation for interior components including central console, door trim panels, b-pillar trims etc.
- Handled airbag simulation parametrization, including TTF, airbag contacts, permeability, friction and damping functions, inflator temperature parameters, CDEX functions, and seam leakage definitions for accurate airbag deployment and pressure predictions
- Supported model correlation and validation by comparing simulation results with physical test data and also collaborated with design, testing, safety and CAE teams to implement design improvements and meet vehicle safety requirements
- Prepared technical reports, simulation results, and engineering documentation for internal and customer reviews
CAE ANALYST
RENAULT NISSAN TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS CENTRE (VENDOR-ONWARD TECHNOLOGIES)
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed crash model setup and pre-processing activities including barrier positioning, vehicle Center of Gravity (COG) balancing, mass balancing, vehicle and barrier ground definition, and initial velocity settings for frontal crash simulations
- Conducted frontal crash load case setup, simulation analysis, and post-processing to evaluate vehicle structural performance and occupant safety using PAM CRASH
- Evaluated structural intrusions, spot weld failures, bolt failures, and metal ruptures to identify critical structural deformation and failure locations
- Analyzed crash simulation results and identified critical load paths, deformation patterns, intrusions and structural performance issues; proposed engineering countermeasures to improve crashworthiness performance
- Performed occupant injury model setup including dummy positioning, seat positioning, seat morphing, seat-belt routing, and occupant restraint system configuration
- Working knowledge of frontal impact crash dummies, including selection and application of different dummy models for occupant safety assessment
- Performed post-processing and correlation-oriented analysis of vehicle structural and occupant response parameters to identify areas for performance improvement
- Worked with frontal crash simulations to assess vehicle structural integrity, occupant kinematics, restraint performance, and injury criteria
CAE ENGINEER
SKILL MOLD IT SERVICES
CALICUT
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed pre-processing and finite element (FE) model development for automotive components using ANSA and HyperMesh.
- Generated 2D shell meshes using tria and quad elements, and 3D solid meshes based on component geometry and simulation requirements.
- Performed geometry cleanup, defeaturing, topology preparation, and surface meshing to ensure high-quality FE models.
- Meshed automotive components such as door trims, instrument panels, central consoles, brackets, and other interior and structural parts.
- Controlled mesh quality parameters, including aspect ratio, skewness, warpage, Jacobian, and element size, as applicable to the element type.
- Created and modified shell thickness, material properties, property assignments, and component definitions.
- Performed mesh quality checks and corrections to meet project-specific meshing guidelines and simulation requirements.
- Created and managed connections, including spot welds, bolts, and other joining definitions, as required by the model.
- Supported FE model assembly, component integration, node and element renumbering, and model organisation.
- Reused and adapted existing meshes for similar components to improve modelling efficiency while maintaining geometric compatibility and mesh quality.
- Identified and resolved meshing issues, free edges, duplicate elements, penetrations, and connectivity errors.
- Prepared and exported solver-ready FE models for crashworthiness and structural simulations.
- Collaborated with CAE analysts and design teams to meet project requirements, model quality standards, and delivery timelines.
Skills
- PAMCRASH
- MADYMO
- ANSA
- HYPERMESH
- ANIMATOR
- MS OFFICE
- LEADERSHIP
- COMMUNICATION
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- QUALITY CONTROL
EDUCATION
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY - Master of Science
APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Currently pursuing
YENEPOYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY- Bachelor of Engineering
MECHANICAL
08/2020
GPA: 8.18
NITHYANANDA BHAVAN ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL- Plus Two
04/2016
GPA: 84.4%
NITHYANANDA BHAVAN ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL- 10th Std
04/2014
GPA: 87.7%
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
HINDI
MALAYALAM
TAMIL
PROJECTS
COMBINATION OF AQUA SILENCER WITH MECHANICAL SEPARATOR SYSTEM, The project is aimed to reduce the pollution of vehicle exhaust by 90% using a combination of aqua silencer and mechanical separator system, and it has been proven effective by comparing practical pollution reports.
Timeline
CAE ENGINEER
STELLANTIS (VENDOR-ALTEN INDIA PVT LTD)
01.2025 - Current
CAE ANALYST
RENAULT NISSAN TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS CENTRE (VENDOR-ONWARD TECHNOLOGIES)
09.2023 - 01.2025
CAE ENGINEER
SKILL MOLD IT SERVICES
09.2022 - 08.2023