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Kaushal Patel
Vadodara
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Summary
Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with nearly a decade of experience in structural integrity, component design, and engineering analysis across energy and heavy equipment industries. Currently serving as a Structural Integrity Engineer at Siemens Energy, specializing in advanced Finite Element Simulations (static, creep, modal, fatigue, and dynamic load analyses) for steam turbine components. Demonstrated expertise in developing design guidelines and tools, conducting feasibility studies, and driving design optimizations that strengthen project competitiveness and secure successful bids. Provide critical technical support to production teams, ensure compliance with global standards, and leverage Python-based automation in Abaqus to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Integrity Engineer
Siemens Energy
11.2025 - Current
- Carry out static, elevated temperature creep, modal, and fatigue calculations through Finite Element simulations of steam turbine components subjected to diverse static and dynamic loads (pressure, thermomechanical, vibrations, NEMA, etc.)
- Conduct feasibility studies and propose design optimizations during the proposal stage, contributing to winning bids and project success.
- Coordinated with engineering team to identify and evaluate non-standard turbine components for upgradation and revamp projects.
- Collaborated with global team to develop design guidelines and tools for engineering team.
- Delivered technical support to production department to address deviations during manufacturing.
- Ensured compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Using python-based automation in Abaqus for creating and modifying model setup faster and saving manual work.
Component Engineer
Siemens Energy
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Developed mechanical designs for steam turbine components based on thermal calculations and project requirements.
- Ensured adherence to component-specific guidelines in mechanical design of turbine components, validating unavoidable deviations with relevant competency.
- Addressed manufacturing deviations, leveraging past experience and expertise to ensure acceptability of solutions.
- Collaborate closely with the production team to identify process improvements and reduce manufacturing time, driving efficiency and faster project delivery.
- Key Achievements:
- Streamlined engineering activities by developing Python and VBA‑based automation tools, enhancing design efficiency and reducing manual effort.
- Modernized legacy workflows by transitioning Excel and AutoCAD practices to NX with Teamcenter integration, resulting in improved documentation quality, stronger data management, and higher engineering productivity.
- Standardized lifting systems for guide blade carrier variants, reducing casting deviations and minimizing manufacturing efforts.
Assistant Manager
Ammann India Private Limited
09.2017 - 07.2023
- Designed and retrofitted rotary dryers, dust extraction systems, and steel structures.
- Conducted feasibility studies and structural analyses per IS codes to ensure project compliance and safety.
- Selected/localized critical components (gear motors, cylinders, bearings, sensors, blowers).
- Performed hand calculations, FEA, and testing for failure root cause analysis.
- Defined GD&T for critical assemblies and coordinated engineering projects with global teams to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
- Liaised with BIS for national standards development on asphalt plants.
- Key Achievements:
- Delivered CE compliance via DFMEA of EN536.
- Optimized silos and tower structures for cost, safety, and manufacturability.
- Eliminated bearing failures and designed torque arms using FEA.
- Developed customer-specific solutions for bitumen/thermic oil heating systems, improving system performance and client satisfaction.
- Contributed to ISO15642 voting as BIS representative.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Gujarat Power Engineering And Research Institute
Mehsana06-2017
Skills
- Finite element analysis (FEA)
- Structural integrity assessment
- Stress calculations and optimization
- Thermomechanical and vibration analysis
- Manufacturing support and DFMEA
- CE, ISO, ASME, EN, and NEMA standards
- GD&T, Tolerance stack-up
- pressurized components
- Python automation and development
- Engineering tools development
Accomplishments
- State-level first prize in a quiz competition on energy conservation, 2008, Gujarat Energy Development Agency.
Software Proficiencies
- Abaqus CAE
- Autodesk Nastran
- NX
- Dlubal RFEM
- Solidworks
- Inventor
- SAPPLM
- Python development
- SAP S/4 HANA
- NX Teamcenter
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Native
Native
Certification
- Advanced Simulation Process and Solution, 2016, Siemens Center of Excellence
- Essentials for NX Designers, 2016, Siemens Center of Excellence
- Basics of PLC, 2017, Siemens Center of Excellence
Timeline
Structural Integrity Engineer
Siemens Energy
11.2025 - Current
Component Engineer
Siemens Energy
07.2023 - 10.2025
Assistant Manager
Ammann India Private Limited
09.2017 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Gujarat Power Engineering And Research Institute