Harish Kumar Pasapula

Sr. Mechanical & Industrial Engineer | AI Research Specialist
New York, US.

About

Highly accomplished Mechanical and Industrial Engineer with over 10 years of expertise in the design, analysis, and validation of automotive and transmission components, particularly e-Axle systems. Recently pivoted to cutting-edge AI research, applying advanced engineering principles to enhance machine learning systems and data accuracy. Proven ability to drive product innovation, optimize complex systems, and lead cross-functional teams in high-volume production environments.

Work

Lucid Motors
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Drive Unit

Newark, CA, US

Summary

Managed drive unit production and quality improvement, resolving complex system issues and developing critical engineering documentation for high-volume manufacturing.

Highlights

Troubleshot and resolved complex component and system-level issues on electric drive units, assessing structural integrity using test data and advanced engineering techniques.

Developed comprehensive engineering and quality documentation, including DFMEA and process specifications, for the Drive Unit assembly line.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams (robotics, controls, assembly, testing) to ensure product designs met specifications, cost targets, and quality standards.

Designed and optimized build processes, identifying improvements for high-volume production efficiency.

Family Medical Leave
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Leave of Absence

New York, NY, US

Summary

Took a leave of absence to care for a family member during a medical emergency.

Highlights

Managed family care responsibilities during a critical period, ensuring personal well-being while maintaining professional readiness for re-entry.

Dana Automotive Systems
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Sr. eAxle Design Engineer – e-Axle System

Maumee, OH, US

Summary

Led the design, analysis, and validation of e-Axle systems, ensuring structural integrity and regulatory compliance through advanced simulation and documentation.

Highlights

Executed structural and thermal FEA simulations, validating e-Axle systems for enhanced strength and regulatory compliance.

Led optimization and detailed structural analysis of multi-speed e-Axle systems, collaborating with controls and testing engineers to achieve peak performance.

Developed and refined 3D models, presenting comprehensive analysis results to stakeholders to drive critical design improvements.

Authored extensive engineering documentation, including DFMEA and DVPR, ensuring robust analysis and rigorous testing protocols.

Mercor
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Sr. Mechanical/Industrial Engineer Expert (Contractor)

New York, NY, US

Summary

Led specialized contributions to cutting-edge AI research, applying advanced mechanical and industrial engineering expertise to enhance machine learning systems and data integrity.

Highlights

Spearheaded contributions to cutting-edge AI research, supporting leading AI labs in developing next-generation machine learning systems.

Applied advanced mechanical and industrial engineering expertise to significantly enhance AI reasoning, data accuracy, and system performance.

Collaborated with research and technical teams to rigorously label, analyze, and evaluate complex engineering data, ensuring precision and technical rigor across projects.

Delivered expert reviews and insights, strengthening AI training datasets and refining annotation tools for smarter, more adaptable learning models.

Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems
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Sr. Advanced Product Development Engineer – Axle System

Maumee, OH, US

Summary

Managed the full lifecycle of transmission design and development for heavy-duty e-Axle systems, from prototyping to optimization and validation.

Highlights

Led the comprehensive design and development of multi-speed e-Axle systems for Class-6 to Class-8 heavy trucks, encompassing prototyping, testing, and optimization phases.

Conducted in-depth stress, fatigue, and tolerance analyses of transmission components and axle systems using advanced FEA and simulation tools.

Designed and executed fatigue tests, and optimized material selection considering thermal-mechanical interactions to ensure peak performance under varied conditions.

Delivered technical presentations and status updates to senior management and cross-functional teams, effectively communicating analysis findings and strategic recommendations.

Executed precise tolerance stack analysis for gearbox components, ensuring optimal assembly and performance.

Honda R&D Americas, Inc.
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Design Engineer – Transmission System

Raymond, OH, US

Summary

Developed and optimized Power Transfer Units, overseeing concept generation, simulation, and validation to meet stringent design and regulatory requirements.

Highlights

Developed innovative concepts, specifications, layouts, drawings, and 3D models for the Power Transfer Unit.

Executed comprehensive stress and displacement simulations on gear and shaft components under varying static, dynamic, and thermal pressures.

Optimized assemblies for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH), durability, scoring, and manufacturability, correlating simulation results with extensive test data.

Led FEA-based validation studies, ensuring design integrity under stringent conditions and supporting comprehensive engineering documentation.

Collaborated with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to successfully meet design and regulatory requirements in product development and testing.

Bio safe Healthcare Systems Pvt Ltd
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Product Design Engineer – HVAC

Hyderabad, AP, India

Summary

Designed and developed HVAC systems for clean room applications, including detailed component drawings, thermal analysis, and comprehensive documentation.

Highlights

Developed detailed engineering drawings for components, sub-assemblies, and final layouts for HVAC prototypes.

Conducted pressure and thermal analysis of HVAC components using ANSYS, ensuring thermal-structural integrity and performance.

Prepared detailed reports and documentation to effectively communicate analysis outcomes and test results.

PreMould Engineers
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Design Engineer Intern

Hyderabad, AP, India

Summary

Contributed to design and analysis tasks, developing assembly drawings and performing load/structural analysis to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Highlights

Developed assembly drawings, sheet metal designs, and 3D models applying industry standards GD&T.

Performed load and structural analysis in ANSYS CFX, ensuring compliance with permissible ranges and industry standards.

Conducted cost and material analysis, implementing optimization techniques that improved manufacturing process efficiency by 5% monthly.

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY, United States of America

Master of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Osmania University
Hyderabad, AP, India

Bachelor of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Publications

Computerized Design of Straight Bevel Gears with Optimized Profiles for Forging, Molding, or 3D Printing

Published by

Thermal Processing Magazine

Summary

Published a journal on the computerized design of straight bevel gears, focusing on optimized profiles for manufacturing processes like forging, molding, or 3D printing.

Intelligent grey water management system-new approach to use grey water efficiently

Published by

International Journal of Engineering Technology and Advanced Engineering

Summary

Published a journal on an intelligent grey water management system, proposing a new approach for efficient grey water utilization.

Languages

English

Skills

Mechanical Packages

CATIA V6, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter PLM, CREO, AutoCAD.

Analysis Packages

ABAQUS, ANSYS, ROMAX, Hypermesh, Simlab.

Programming Languages

C, C++, C#, MATLAB.

Computer Software

M.S. Office Suite, Minitab, Adobe Photoshop.

Engineering Principles

Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Mechanical Design, Tolerance Stack Analysis, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, DFMEA, DFM, Quality Analysis, NVH Optimization, Thermal-Structural Analysis.

Projects

Integrated Gear Design (IGD) Software Development

Summary

As a Research Assistant, developed core components for new Integrated Gear Design (IGD) software using C#.

Thermodynamics and Material Science Teaching Assistant

Summary

Provided academic support and evaluation for university-level courses in Thermodynamics and Material Science.

Automobile Suspension System Design

Summary

Designed and modeled a Double Wishbone suspension system, analyzing its dynamic behavior and structural characteristics.

Leaf Spring Design Optimization

Summary

Conducted advanced finite element and thermal-structural analyses to optimize leaf-spring designs for automotive suspensions.

Connecting Rod Mass Optimization

Summary

Designed and analyzed an automobile connecting rod to optimize its mass while maintaining structural integrity.

SAE BAJA Roll Cage and Brakes Design & Fabrication

Summary

Designed, built, and validated roll cage and brake systems for a SAE BAJA All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).