Nishank Shah

Mechanical Engineer @Amtrak

Oakland, CA, US

Designed and brought into production multiple mechanical modifications using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA analysis, managing the full product lifecycle from concept to commissioning, which enhanced system reliability by 15% and reduced warranty claims- Engineered and integrated solutions for complex electro-mechanical actuation systems (e.g, door operators, HVAC controls); partnered with firmware and electrical engineers to debug system-level issues, ensuring seamless performance between hardware and control software- Led the full product development cycle for a critical vehicle system from initial architecture and vendor sourcing to prototyping, validation, and production rollout, achieving a 40% improvement in reliability and reducing associated downtime- Developed and executed performance and durability test plans for damping systems and bogies, defining key performance criteria (damping force, fatigue life, leak rates). Analyzed test data to predict component lifespan and validate against functional safety and reliability requirements- Applied rigorous root cause analysis (RCA) and DFMEA processes for system failures. Developed and executed comprehensive validation test plans for new components, increasing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) by 25%- Sourced, qualified, and managed vendors for critical component manufacturing. Created detailed engineering documentation with GD & T to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), reducing production defects by 20% and improving assembly efficiency- Validated designs and resolved complex production issues through direct, hands-on troubleshooting in maintenance facilities; collaborated with technicians to implement solutions, cutting issue resolution time by 30%.

The University of Texas at Dallas

Master of Science - MS

Dharmsinh Desai University

Bachelor of Technology

Campbellsville University

Master of Business Administration - MBA