GOPINATHAN B

Senior Project Engineer, CAE, DEP India Pvt Ltd

Contact: +91-9790012367
E-Mail: gnath100@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A highly efficient, dedicated and motivated CAE Engineer with 6 years 11months of
progressive experience in automotive (powertrain) durability domain.
Possessing a good team spirit, deadline oriented and having the ability to do it right at first time
and produce error free results. Having strong desire to learn and ability to implement the
knowledge in problem solving and producing results with a vision to provide innovative inputs
for optimized and advanced products.
Seeking a responsible position with an ambitious company that offers opportunities for
professional challenges, career development and continuous improvement.

SKILL SET AND EXPERTISE

Good knowledge of structural, thermo-mechanical & sealing analysis of powertrain

components.
Good theoretical knowledge of FEA and mechanical behaviour of metals.
Knowledge of morphing, parameterization and optimization of powertrain components
Expertise in meshing of casting, plastic and sheetmetal components.
Design validation, recommendation and standard report preparation.
Knowledge of CAE tools like HyperMesh, MeshWorks, Ansa, HyperView,Abaqus,
AbaqusViewer ,Meshworks post, Nastran
Ability to work in a strong team environment as well as perform independently.
Creative and innovative in providing design solutions.
Participating in product development activities like benchmarking, brainstorming and
process development.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

CAE: HyperMesh, HyperView, MeshWorks, MeshWorks post, Abaqus , Nastran

Documentation: MS-Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Engineer, CAE Powertrain, DEP India Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
July 2012 – Till date

Project Undertaken:

Project 1: HEV 6 speed transmission clutch and clutch piston durability analysis
Package Used: HyperMesh, Ansa,MeshWorks, HyperView.Abaqus viewer
Linear static strength and deflection analysis of clutch pack durability aspects with contact
modelling between interacting components. Simulation results include stresses, contact
pressure distribution and deformation of clutch pack.
Project 2: Powertrain mounts durability & bolt slippage analysis
Package Used: HyperMesh, MeshWorks, Abaqus/Standard, HyperView
Evaluating the structural integrity of engine mounts and brackets when subjected to pre-
defined Adams generic loads, impact loads and FDU torque loads. Design enablers were
suggested after validation (If not meeting the stress target) of current design. Report
preparation and documentation were done using HyperView and AbaqusViewer. Worked
on multiple engine programs.

Project 3: Engine block & head thermo-mechanical durability analysis

Package Used: HyperMesh, MeshWorks, Abaqus/Standard, HyperView
Multi step thermo-mechanical static analysis was carried out on in-line 4 cylinder engine
assembly (Engine block, Engine head, bed plate, main bearing, valve guide, valve seat,
solid bolts, sleeve, gasket, etc.) to determine structural integrity of the assembly under
multiple load cases including press fit, bearing crush, bolt loading, temperature and firing
loads.
Project 4: Cam actuator sealing analysis Package Used: HyperMesh, MeshWorks,
Abaqus/Standard, HyperView
Project involved the evaluation of durability and sealing performance of cam actuator
assemblies of the in-line 6 cylinder engine based on structural loads.
Project 5: CAM ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY: Assembly majorly includes cam cover
actuator. Initially 2D gasket sealing analysis performed to find out gasket behavior.
Gasket behavior incorporated in 3D model and analysis were performed for bolt
loads,locking and unlocking.

Project 6: DFSS Rear Axle

Package Used: HyperMesh, Abaqus, HyperView, AbaqusViewer, MeshWorks.
Axle brackets were parameterized including bracket major and minor width, height and
angle. Welds with HAZ layers has been generated with sets for crack propogation analysis.

EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PROJECTS

B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) with First class Distinction (8.54 CGPA)

– June 2012. Institute: National Engineering College, kovilpatti, Tamilnadu.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Father’s name Balamurugan

DOB 17 Nov 1990
Marital Status Married
Nationality Indian
Languages Known English, Tamil

I hereby confirm that the information given above is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.