Rakesh T K
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Professional design engineer with 6.5 years of experience with focus on creating innovative solutions and optimizing design processes. Known for strong collaboration skills and achieving project goals, adapting seamlessly to changing requirements. Expertise in CAD software, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Yield Engineering Systems India Private Limited
09.2022 - Current
- Led mechanical design and development for NPI projects, including VertaCure PLP, focusing on rectangular vacuum chamber design for panel curing applications.
- Performed detailed engineering calculations for chamber strength, plate deflection, and material selection to ensure structural integrity under vacuum conditions.
- Designed a wafer handling mechanism for precise transfer into the chamber, ensuring alignment, repeatability, and reliability.
- Selected and validated O-ring sealing solutions, optimizing groove design, and sealing force calculations for enhanced performance in vacuum applications.
- Conducted FEA simulations and correlated results with hand calculations to validate design performance and safety margins.
- Developed comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, 2D drawings with GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis, to ensure accuracy and facilitate production.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline assembly, testing, and validation processes for new designs, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Contributed to legacy tools such as VertaCure LX and Edge Zone Removal systems by resolving customer issues and improving design reliability.
- Managed engineering changes by creating and releasing ECOs to address ECRs and implement design improvements
- Conducted thorough design reviews to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions early in the development process.
- Mentored interns and entry-level engineers, helping them develop essential skills needed for success in the field of design engineering.
- Coordinated with suppliers to source cost-effective components that met project requirements, without sacrificing quality or performance.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Raad Systems
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed reverse engineering projects by analyzing existing components, identifying design gaps, and developing improved designs
- Performed design analysis to evaluate challenges and optimize component performance and manufacturability
- Designed components for machining and sheet metal fabrication, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards
- Collaborated with vendors and third-party suppliers to gather technical inputs and ensure smooth project execution
- Coordinated with suppliers to interpret drawings and address manufacturing challenges, improving part quality and feasibility
- Supported assembly and testing activities by working closely with lab teams to validate new product designs
Design and Development Engineer
Multilink Private Limited
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Specialized in design and development of plastic components for automotive applications, focusing on manufacturability and performance
- Contributed to NPI development of a starter relay for two-wheelers, supporting end-to-end product design
- Designed and developed components including machined parts, sheet metal parts, and injection-molded plastic components
- Performed DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to identify risks and improve product reliability
- Applied DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles and engineering calculations to optimize designs for production
- Designed a gearbox mechanism for auto-locking systems in two-wheelers, ensuring functional reliability and compact design
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve part feasibility
- Worked closely with suppliers to review designs, address production issues, and ensure quality and timely delivery
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology
Chikkamagaluru04-2018
Skills
Mechanical Design Engineering
New Product Development
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Design for Assembly (DFA)
Tolerance Stack-up Analysis
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Interests & Activities
• Playing football and participating in team sports
• Following emerging mechanical and semiconductor technologies
• Fitness and outdoor activities
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Yield Engineering Systems India Private Limited
09.2022 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
Raad Systems
10.2021 - 09.2022
Design and Development Engineer
Multilink Private Limited
01.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology