Chetan Kothawade
Design Engineer
Bengaluru
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Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience in tooling design, FEA automation, and engineering documentation for wind turbine maintenance. Proficient in NX, ANSYS, ABAQUS, and Python, with a strong foundation in structural analysis and design optimization. Demonstrates effective collaboration across global engineering teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Design Engineer
Siemens Energy
Banglore, Karnataka
07.2023 - Current
- Developed 3D concept designs for turbine component replacement and maintenance tools in collaboration with global engineering teams, improving serviceability and field operations.
- Delivered engineering support for 50+ tooling projects, including component replacement tools, lifting fixtures, and maintenance equipment for wind turbine applications.
- Reviewed and validated engineering drawings in compliance with Siemens Gamesa standards and performed Design Risk Assessments (DRA) to ensure operational safety and design reliability.
- Performed lifting and rigging calculations based on European standards for safe handling and transportation of turbine components, including blades, nacelle assemblies, and internal cabinets.
- Developed Python-based automation workflows for meshing, contact interaction setup, and AI-driven engineering documentation, reducing FEA preprocessing time by 40% and PLM workflow cycle time by 10%.
Design Engineer
CG Power and Industrial Solution
Nashik, Maharashtra
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Designed and developed SF6 circuit breaker cabinet structures to enhance mechanical strength, manufacturability, and durability.
- Conducted motion simulation and kinematic analysis to ensure mechanism performance and operational reliability.
- Performed motion simulation and kinematic analysis to validate mechanism performance and operational reliability.
Education
M.Tech - Machine design
Indian Institute of Technology
Guwahati06-2023
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
K.K. Wagh Institute of Engineering
Nashik06-2018
Skills
FEA Software: Ansys, ABAQUS
Design Software: NX, Creo, AutoCAD
3D design
Turbine components
Tooling projects
Interests
Traveling, Chess, Badminton
Timeline
Atlassian Agile Project ManagementCertified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
06-2026
Project Management for Technical Projects
06-2026
Design Engineer
Siemens Energy
07.2023 - Current
Design Engineer
CG Power and Industrial Solution
06.2018 - 02.2019
M.Tech - Machine design
Indian Institute of Technology
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
K.K. Wagh Institute of Engineering
Awards & Recognition
Secured All India Rank (AIR) of 2901 among 1.37 lakh in GATE 2021 in Mechanical Engg., Second runner up at MECHQUIZ competition organised by MESA at K.K. Wagh college of Engineering.
Certification
Atlassian Agile Project ManagementCertified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Work Availability
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Quote
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Henry Ford
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
NX
Teamcenter
Ansys
ABAQUS
Creo
AutoCAD