TEJAS CHOPDA
Pune
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Design & Integration Engineer with hands-on experience taking complex robotic systems from initial concept to physical production. Proven track record of building complete, multi-subsystem vehicle CAD models from scratch, designing heavy-duty suspension and steering systems, and executing on-site prototyping and manufacturing optimizations. Skilled in driving cross-functional vendor collaborations, implementing structural weight reduction, and managing rigorous engineering documentation including multi-level BOMs and GD&T production drawings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
EarthSense Co.
Pune
06.2025 - Current
- Built the CAD from Scratch: I built the entire 3D CAD assembly for the TerraMax robot from the ground up, making sure all the structural, mechanical, and electrical parts fit together perfectly into one master model.
- Suspension & Steering Design: I handled the vehicle dynamics for the robot. I ran calculations to pick out the right OEM parts and suspension struts, and designed the steering setup, heavy-duty knuckles, and the mounting brackets for the steering and struts.
- Lightweighting the Robot: I focused heavily on cutting down weight, successfully making the chassis and the overall robot much lighter without losing any strength.
- Creating Production Drawings: I made clean, detailed manufacturing drawings for every single part I designed, adding all the necessary dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Component Mounting & Packaging: I designed custom mounts for the electrical boxes, powertrain components, and sensor systems, including the brackets to hold the robot’s outer camera array.
- Custom Spreader System: I worked closely with an external spreader manufacturer to develop a custom setup for our specific needs. We upgraded the system so it could spread fine, powdered fertilizer instead of just the large chunks/granules the older systems used to handle.
- On-Site Prototyping: Travelled overseas during the prototype build, I worked right on the factory floor to physically assemble and test the robot. I made quick, real-time fixes on-site, updated those changes back into the master CAD model, physically checked our built prototypes against the CAD models, and redesigned the robot's outer shell to make it much simpler to manufacture.
- BOM & Data Management: I cleaned up and organized our multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the TerraMax project. created SOPs, assembly guides, making ordering and assembly much easier.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Bosch Chassis Systems India
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Fixture Optimization: Performed problem analysis and structural modification on existing fixture clamp designs for Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).
- Defect Reduction: Successfully minimized component tolerance deviations and reduced defective part rates through optimized part-clamping constraints and mechanical re-engineering.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
COEP Technological University
Pune05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - 12th Class
Shree Shivaji College
Parbhani05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - 10th Class
Shree Saraswati Vidhyalaya
Gangakhed05-2019
Skills
- SolidWorks
- PTC Creo
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- 3D CAD modeling
- ANSYS
- Multi-Level BOM Management
- Production drawings
- Vehicle dynamics
- Blender
- PLC Programming
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Festo FluidSIM
- Pneumatics
- GD&T
- Design for Manufacturing
Leadership Project Experience
Team Velociracers, COEP Tech University, Team Captain, 2023-2025.
- commanded a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design, manufacture, and assemble a Series Hybrid Vehicle for the national SAE-REEV competition. Oversaw the mechanical integration of the internal combustion engine (ICE), battery packs, and electric motor powertrain to secure peak fuel efficiency. Achieved 1st Runner-Up in the Virtual Rounds of the SAE-REEV 2023 competition, and best innovation of the finals SAE-REEV 2025 competition.
SAE-Efficycle: Chassis Design & Optimization, Lead Chassis Designer, 2021-2022.
- Developed and analyzed a high-strength vehicle roll cage using CAD platforms and ANSYS for comprehensive weight optimization and crash safety protocol verification. Utilized laser-cutting methods to manufacture specialized fixture plates, minimizing assembly warping. Won 1st position (Package 1) at SAE National Efficycle 2022.
Certifications Technical Training
- SMSCP Advanced Mechatronics Training, Siemens India, Advanced Automation & PLC Programming
- BMEX Basic Mechatronics Certification, Siemens India
- Siemens Scholarship Recipient, Awarded for academic and technical excellence
Accomplishments
Best Innovation - SAE REEV 2025
Extracurriculars
Musical Instruments : Flute, Violin, Piano
Arts : Sculptures, Painting, 3D animations, VFX
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
EarthSense Co.
06.2025 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Bosch Chassis Systems India
05.2024 - 07.2024
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
COEP Technological University
Some College (No Degree) - 12th Class
Shree Shivaji College
Some College (No Degree) - 10th Class
Shree Saraswati Vidhyalaya