Prasad Naik
Mechanical Engineer | MEP | Seismic | Fire Protection | Bridging Engineering and Automation
- Role
- Senior Engineer at Gripple USA
- Location
- Aurora, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Prasad Naik
Masters Level Mechanical Engineer, with experience in Seismic resistant design of MEP systems for buildings, Fire protection systems design for petrochemical plants, Refineries and buildings.Key Skill Areas- Product design, development, testing and application- US and international code compliance related to ASCE 7, ASCE 19, ASME B- 31.1, 31.3 and B-31.9, IBC, ACI-318, SMACNA, NFPA 13 and 15, ASHRAE standards- Engineering materials (Steels, Non-ferrous Alloys, polymers, and composites) and their application- Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Hazards and Operability Studies (HAZOP)- Litigation SupportTechnical Committees Membership- ASCE 7 Seismic Subcommittee (2028 Cycle)- ASCE-19- ASHRAE TC-2.7- NFPA 200- MSS C-403- Solidworks, AutoCAD, Revit, PTC Creo, MicroStation, Matlab, Maple, Autodesk Simulation Multiphysics, ANSYS, CAESAR II, SCIA Engineering
Experience
Senior Engineer
Feb 2016 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Performed MEP systems stability analysis for wind and seismic resilience and prepared calculations as per IBC requirements.• Designed seismic restraint solutions for MEP distribution systems and equipment for wind and seismic resilience.• Performed anchor calculations and designed anchoring and attachment solutions for different MEP services and equipment.• Developed acceptance criteria with product evaluation agencies like ICC-ES and IAPMO for concrete anchors, seismic bracing, wire rope hangers, cold form steel framing components etc.• Designed test plans, performed testing with third party labs and achieved US building code compliance through successful publication of evaluation reports from ICC-ES and IAPMO.• Provided product design guidance to ensure the designed products will comply with US building codes.• Coordinated with regulatory authorities of various US states to support contractors in achieving successful building inspection for MEP services.• Provided technical guidance to customers and the company\'s sales team on US and international code compliance, product design, and application.• Prepared project bid packages to meet project requirements while ensuring the design meets applicable building codes.• Provided training and the necessary expertise to the company\'s technical departments in various countries on engineering requirements driven by US and International codes.
Education
Lehigh University
Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2011 — 2013
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2004 — 2007
Skills
- Heat Transfer
- Fluid Mechanics
- Machining
- Finite Element Analysis
- Composite Applications
- Ptc Creo
- Solid Modeling
- Engineering
- Labview
- Design for Manufacturing
- Cfd
- Microcontrollers
- Ansys
- Gd&T
- Minitab
- Machine Tools
- Composites
- Lean Manufacturing
- Pneumatics
- Pro Engineer
- Electronics
- Cad
- Mechanical Engineering
- Matlab
- Unigraphics
- Hardware Hacking
- Fmea
- Product Design
- Manufacturing
- Hydraulics
- Solidworks
- Project Management
- Machine Design
- Autocad
- Automation
- Simulations
- Product Development
- Catia
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