Vaanika S.

About Vaanika S.

The biggest lesson I have learned is that there are infinite lessons to learn. I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering student with hands-on experience in automotive engineering, PCB design, and power electronics. I thrive in chaotic and fast-paced environments where I can make an impact :)Key Experience & Skills:PCB Design: Designed, debugged, and tested a PCB using Altium Designer, enabling the switch of the car\'s charging system from NEMA to J1772 ports.Power Electronics: Spent a summer at a power supply company learning about the future of this field. Leadership & Team Management: Led a team of 40+ members to build a 120-lb robot for two competition cycles, managing tasks and ensuring efficient collaboration over 10 weeks.I am always looking for opportunities to grow and learn. If you have something interesting to work on, reach out!

Experience

1. Electronics Co-lead

   Rutgers Formula Racing

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Designed a circuit integrating the Battery Management System (BMS) and Insulation Monitoring Device (IMD) into the car\'s shutdown system. Included resettable fault indicators while ensuring compliance with automotive standards. Designed, debugged, and tested a PCB using Altium Designer and a breadboard, successfully switching the charging system from NEMA to J1772 ports for improved charging capabilities. Performed calculations for the torsional rigidity of the chassis using SolidWorks stress simulations and hand calculations to ensure structural integrity and safety. Managed a team of 6 to create precise jigs for the car chassis, utilizing SolidWorks Assembly features to achieve accurate and efficient designs.

Education

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Computer Engineering