Aakash Gupta

About Aakash Gupta

I am a Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience driving the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept and analysis to high-volume global production.My expertise lies in designing complex electromechanical systems for demanding, real-world environments. This includes designing for thermal management, structural integrity, and high-volume DFM for processes like die casting, injection molding, and sheet metal stamping.My experience spans multiple domains, from high-performance automotive powertrain components and ruggedized on-vehicle electronics (IP67) to hands-on development of autonomous robots and electric vehicle systems.I specialize in ensuring product robustness by developing comprehensive validation plans (DFMEA, DOE) and building test rigs to correlate physical test data (thermal, vibration, shock) with simulation (FEA) results. I am skilled in using root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone) to solve tough manufacturing and field challenges.Core Competencies:Product Development: New Product Introduction (NPI), DFM/DFA, Sustaining Engineering, Systems IntegrationDesign & Analysis: Electromechanical Packaging, Thermal Management, Structural & Thermal Validation, GD & T, Tolerance Stack-upsManufacturing: Die Casting, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Stamping, Supplier Collaboration, Root Cause AnalysisCAD & PLM: NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, PLM/PDM SystemsI am passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and am actively seeking new opportunities to design and build innovative products. Let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Mechanical Design Engineer

   John Deere

   Aug 2023 — Present · Fargo, ND, US

   As a Mechanical Design Engineer at John Deere, I specialize in the complete lifecycle development of power electronics packaging and thermal management systems for ruggedized electric vehicles. My work bridges the gap between advanced R&D and high-volume manufacturing, analyzed both active liquid cooling loops for high-flux (>700W) inverters and passive cooling solutions using heat pipes and vapor chambers. I focus heavily on \"Model-Test Correlation,\" ensuring that the thermal efficiencies predicted in CFD simulations match the reality of physical bench testing to within a 5% margin.Beyond the physics, I am deeply involved in the commercial realization of these designs. I engineer sealed IP67 aluminum enclosures that protect sensitive electronics from harsh automotive environments, utilizing rigorous tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure precise compression of thermal interfaces. By driving proactive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and collaborating with global suppliers on die-casting and injection molding tooling, I have optimized production processes to achieve a 15% reduction in scrap.

Education

• University of Florida

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Board Of Technical Education UP

  Undergrad Diploma , Production Engineering

  2012 — 2015

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering