aakash todakar
Staff Reliability Engineer at Tesla
staff reliability engineer tesla - asq cre
reliability engineer passionate improving product
Tesla
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesla-motors
San Francisco Bay Area
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Staff Reliability Engineer
Tesla
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesla-motors
San Francisco Bay Area
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Senior Reliability Engineer
Cummins Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cummins-inc
Working on ensuring reliability of turbochargers for medium & heavy duty engines

- Weibull analysis
- Warranty analytics
- New product reliability risk assessment
- Reliability improvement planning
- Reliability target setting
- DFMEA, FTA, RCA
- FRACAS
- Reliability program management
- PowerBI, R Programming, Shiny app development
- Usage & environmental characterization of test fleets
Columbus, Indiana
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VPI Reliability Engineer
Tesla
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Calculated test durations for accelerated life testing of ancillary fuses based on physics of failure approach
• Determined distributional usage of HVAC components by analyzing fleet data using Python
• Ran fuse thermal characterization setup to determine temperature rise at different duty cycles
• Verified fuse failure mode using X-Ray and CT Scans
• Applied Coffin Manson and Arrhenius acceleration models to calculate test durations

Characterized paint chipping using full factorial experiment
• Researched factors affecting paint chipping & compared relevant SAE, ASTM & DIN standards
• Tailored test by selecting appropriate stone sizes, impact pressures, angles & temperatures
• Created test proposal and performed testing using Gravelometer
• Analyzed paint chipping using image processing and Optical Profilometer
• Performed DOE and Regression analysis using Minitab and presented results

Analyzed vehicle parking grade distribution using fleet data
• Randomly sampled vehicles from world markets & analyzed accelerometer data using Python
• Determined roll and pitch angle distribution and visualized data using Seaborn Python Library
• Data used for Doors & Closure System Cycling test plan & Battery Coolant Leakage Validation

Experience with Atlassian suite
Palo Alto
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Design for Reliability Intern
Cummins Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cummins-inc
Genset + Engine Reliability forecasting
• Classified warranty data of parent model based on maturity, subsystems & performed analysis
• Generated metrics: Repairs Per Hundred (RPH), Cost Per Unit (CPU) & Cost Per Failure (CPF)
• Performed deeper analysis of subsystems with highest claims and created Pareto charts
• Presented predicted Reliability metrics and findings to stakeholders

Created a library of ‘Launch Factors’ for predicting the launch performance of a new product
• Compiled list of all model families and collected warranty and build data
• Analyzed data to plot RPH & CPU variation with time
• Studied trends in RPH variation and performed calculations to predict the Launch Factor
• Complied data for all model families and created an Excel library with user-friendly interface 

Performed DFMEA for a dry sump gearbox
• Studied Design reviews to understand system functionality and interface with other    subsystems
• Created Boundary Diagram, Functional Analysis, Parameter Diagrams
• Completed DFMEA by brainstorming failure modes
• Presented high risk failure modes to stakeholders
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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VPI Reliability Engineer Intern
Bajaj Auto
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bajaj-auto-ltd
Vehicle Assembly
• Supervised production lines
• Scaled up the production capacity of new motorcycle model by 600% in a phased manner
• Rationalized fasteners
• Documented daily loss reports, torque audit reports, engineering change reports etc.

Production Planning and Control Department
• Managed supply chain streamlining project which resulted into $1.8 million/ year in savings
• Handled project status reviews on a daily basis.
• Maintained, monitored and followed-up the shortage lists for new model production models.
• Performed BoM verification and resolved related issues.
• Optimized manpower utilization using work scheduling
• Analyzed and resolved stock discrepancies 
• Monitored stock levels, material movements, daily production figures etc.
Pune Area, India
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Manufacturing Engineer
Bajaj Auto
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bajaj-auto-ltd
Designed and tested a machine tool for manufacturing boxes for packaging motorcycles.
1) Worked on concept generation, layout planning and actuator selection 
2) Designed support structures
3) Performed analysis of critical components using FEA.
4) Monitored manufacturing and assembly.
5) Trained plant personnel to operate the machine tool.
6) Prepared Preventive Maintenance check-sheet for the machine tool.
Pune Area, India
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Project Intern
Professional Certificate Program: Architecture and Systems Engineering
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MIT xPRO
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Master’s Degree
Mechanical Engineering
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Michigan Technological University
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Bachelor’s Degree
Mechanical Engineering
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Maharashtra Institute of Technology
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Physical Sciences
Kamalnayan Bajaj Junior College
Kamalnayan Bajaj High School
SAE International
Member
Actively participated in industrial visits organized by SAE and SAE Baja
SAE India
Member
Design and fabrication of an automation for stapling of wooden supports to corrugated boxes
International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology
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Challenge involved designing concepts and proposing ideas for ideal autonomous car interior. Top performer within a group of 156 participants

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Honda
Honda: Ideal Interior Experience in Autonomous Car
Challenge involved proposing a digital service that makes life easier for drivers. Top performer within a group of 170 participants

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Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz Digital Service Challenge
Highest marks in Machine Design among a class of 200 students.
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
ASME Award
Scholarship for highest marks in science in SSC
Kamalnayan Bajaj High School
V C Rangaswami Scholarship
Winner
Mahindra & Mahindra
General Quotient
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
MEEM 5150
Continuum Mechanics
MEEM 5110
Design of Experiments
MA 4720
Mechanics of Composites
MEEM 5180
Optimization
MEEM 5680
Vehicle Dynamics
MEEM 5450
Applied Thermodynamics
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Dynamics of Machinery
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Internal Combustion Engines
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Machine Design
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Reliability Engineering
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Interactive Programming in Python (Rice University)
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Introduction to Programming with MATLAB (Vanderbilt University)
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• Performed time study and computed manpower requirement to ramp up production
• Analyzed tooling requirements and part supply constraints in consultation with buyers
• Developed component rationalization proposals
• Created Engineering Change Reports (ECR's)
• Designed inventory management systems to implement ‘Just in Time’ (JIT) philosophy
Ramping new vehicle model production capacity by 600%
• Identified recurring engine defects by analyzing engine dynamometer data
• Analyzed Root Cause using 5 – Why analysis & Fish Bone diagrams
• Performed Poka Yoke to eliminate the root cause
• Established process standards, auditing system and created visual workplace standards
• Achieved 2% reduction in engine rejection rate
Reducing engine rejection rate by process standardization using Lean Manufacturing tools
• Studied input and output torque and speed requirements
• Calculated the number of stages, center distances and selected type of gearing and materials
• Designed gears, shafts, bearings, keys and oil seals
• Created CAD models using PTC Creo 
• Created manufacturing drawings
Transmission Design
• Designed suspension springs for optimum ride and handling performance
• Performed market research and procured springs
• Designed and manufactured fixtures for manufacturing suspension control arms
• Manufactured and assembled reduction gearbox
• Successfully fabricated and assembled the ATV within project deadline
• Ranked top 3 among 120 teams in design, aesthetics and ergonomics across India
SAE Baja 2013
Arts and Culture
Michigan Technological University
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Volunteer
Civil Rights and Social Action
Feed My Starving Children
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Packed meals for children from underdeveloped countries
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Volunteer
Civil Rights and Social Action
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
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Retrofitted battery operated toys for children with special needs
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Volunteer
Coursera
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Statistics with R Specialization
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Coursera
Python Data Structures
Coursera
Getting Started with Python
Tata Technologies
Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Analysis
ASQ - World Headquarters
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32895074
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer
https://credentials.asq.org/f7e382cd-b938-48f8-b141-59689a1e0500
Coursera
Machine Learning
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