Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

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Sreejith Kakkadath

Lead Engineer

Summary

A Dynamic professional with more than 14 years of experience in simulation of various Powertrain systems including Vehicle Performance Simulation, Multibody Crank Train Simulation (1D and 3D), Valve Train simulation, Piston & Ring Dynamics and Lube Oil consumption simulations. Experience in Product design, Testing, Business Development/Development of New Business opportunities, Pre-sales Activities, Application Engineering.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Engineer : Powertrain NVH

Mahindra and Mahindra

07.2023 - Current

Structure Borne Noise Prediction with AVL Excite and Powertrain Bracket Vibrations For 1.2L,1.5L,2.2L,2.0L Engines
Guiding and Mentoring Team Members
Coordinating with PMO team for Project Related Budget Activities for PT NVH Team

Senior Application Engineer(Global)

Realis Simulation Inc/ Formerly Ricardo Software

11.2019 - 07.2023

Methodolgy Development ,Application Engineering Projects,Customer Support & Training.(Global),Software Release Testing.
Cohesively working with Product managers to ensure Product quality and performance meet customer specification
Facilitating & Extending support on Resolving Technical Issues on Product and development phases as well as customer Support.
Validation and Benchmarking of VULCAN- Thermal Analysis Software (Benchmarking with Templug measurements and RICARDO Inbuilt Matlab Thermal Analysis Codes).
Vulcan thermal Analysis for 1.5L Gasoline engine and Correlate with templug measurement-(Japanese Client)
Vibro-Acoustic Analysis for EV Powertrain using Valdyn and Fearce
Crankshaft Dynamics, Fatigue & NVH Analysis of 2.5L Diesel Engine
Valve-Train Analysis for 3 Cylinder Diesel Engine.
Piston,Ring Dynamics and Fatigue Analysis of 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine
Connecting Rod EHD,Stress and Fatigue Analysis
Valve Durability Analysis Using Fearce and Valdyn

Associate Manager–Research and Development

Hero Moto Corp

12.2017 - 11.2019

Providing Continuous support to CFT teams (Design,Mechanical Development, Validation
Interaction with Suppliers (Federal Mogul, Shriram Pistons, Bimetal etc) on design reviews and finalization.
Application Engineering /Problem solving support for Piston, Valvetrain, Cranktrain, Bearing through MBD Simulation.
CIT Jaipur
1D simulation of Bearing,Torsional and strength Analysis of Crankshaft for different Segments of two wheeler.-(AVL Excite Designer)
Simulation of Elasto-Hydrodynamic(EHD) Bearing analysis of Connecting rod Small End and Big End,Crankshaft Main Bearing and Camshaft Bearing for predicting the failure of same.(AVL Excite Power Unit)
Piston Contact Analysis (EHD) Using AVL Excite Power Unit.(Piston profile and Pin profile optimization for Noise,friction,wear etc)
Valve train Dynamic Analysis for different Segments of two wheeler- (AVL Excite Timing Drive)
Crankshaft Dynamic study, Structure borne Noise prediction of Engine using AVL Excite & Impress.

Senior Engineer –Research and Development

India Pistons Ltd

03.2015 - 12.2017

Managing Durability Testing activities related to Piston/Rings
Performing Simulation and Design related Activities and Application Engineering to Customers –( AshokLeyland,Escorts,TMTL,Simpsons,Greaves)
Simulation of Piston Dynamics and Ring dynamics using Ricardo Pisdyn and Ringpak and FEV piston and Ring Dynamics,Isight
Piston Skirt and Crown Contact Analysis
Determination of Skirt Contact Pressure for Scuffing/Seizure Prediction,Friction reduction
Blow-by and Oil Consumption prediction and Reduction
Optimization of Piston skirt profile and Piston ring parameters using Isight.
Chennai
Analysis and prediction of piston slap piston skirt contact pressure, scuffing ,wear,Piston skirt profile optimization for Friction Reduction for 30kw,40kw,125kw,140kw,444kw Engines.
Performing Blow by and Lube oil consumption reduction, friction reduction by optimizing the Piston and Ring Parameters for 30kw,40kw,125kw,140kw,444kw Engines
Implementation of unique piston ring profile for oil ring for reduced oil consumption and validated the same.
Developed inhouse skirt profile design software.

Senior Engineer (Simulation)

AVL India Ltd

06.2011 - 03.2015

Responsible for Analysis and Technical Support for AVL Cruise, AVL Excite Power unit, Excite Designer, Excite Timing Drive, Excite Piston & Rings.
Supporting Development of Vehicle Performance Simulation,Engine Multi body model (Engine dynamic analysis, crank train modeling, valve train modeling and piston and ring modeling).
Providing Technical Training for AVL Excite Power unit, Excite Designer, Excite Timing Drive and Excite Piston & Rings.
Gurgaon
Calculation of Fuel consumption and Emission for Different Driving cycle and to evaluate climbing performance for Heavy commercial vehicle
Calculation of Fuel Consumption and acceleration performance on Heavy Duty Truck Using AVL Cruise.
Crank train Analysis of 2.2L Diesel Engine Bearing Torsional and Strength Analysis
Analytical Concept investigation for Bearing Parameter Design for 1.4L Engine
Crank Shaft dynamic and Strength Analysis of 1.4 L,1.0 litre Engine
Piston Liner Contact Analysis of 1.9L Diesel Engine
Investigation of Crankshaft Offset and Piston Pin offset on Piston Secondary motion on 1.4L,1.0L, Engine
Determination of values for blow-by, Lube oil consumption, inter-ring pressure and oil film thickness between the rings and cylinder bore.
Analysis of Valve train Dynamics for Single Cylinder Diesel Engine 611cc
Valve train Analysis for 3 cylinder 1.9 L TC CR Diesel Engine for Passenger Application
Valve train Analysis for 3 cylinder 1L TC CR Diesel Engine for Passenger Application

Education

M.Tech - Automotive Engineering

VIT -ARAI

04.2001 -

Skills

Excite Power Unit

Excite Designer

Excite Timing Drive

Excite Piston & Rings

Cruise

FEV Piston and Ring Dynamics

ENGDYN

PISDYN

RINGPAK

Technical analysis

Product development

Project management

Technical support

Stakeholder communication

Design development