About Varun
Versatile Mechanical Design Engineer offering a comprehensive scope of services, from fundamental 3D Modeling (Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) and technical drafting to complex EV Systems Integration and advanced structural analysis. My core expertise lies in High-Voltage (HV) Vehicle Packaging, drivetrain integration, and component development for automotive and industrial platforms. I leverage FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus) to ensure product safety and structural integrity, while strictly adhering to DFM/DFA principles for cost-efficient manufacturing. Whether you need a simple CAD file, structural validation on a sub-assembly, or a lead to manage a full battery enclosure project, I provide adaptable, high-quality engineering support.
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Hyster-Yale Materials HandlingAUTOMOTIVE DESING ENGINEERFebruary 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)• • Led a small project team for the mechanical design and HV packaging of next-generation High-Voltage (HV) electric forklift trucks, ensuring robust system integration.• • Spearheaded the complete mechanical design of electric forklift systems, including high impact components like battery enclosures, drivetrain assemblies, and control system integration.• • Utilized Siemens NX for 3D Modeling and detailed component design, driving project-specific manufacturability (DFM) and achieving significant cost-efficiency targets.• • Collaborated intensively with Electrical Engineering, safety, and production teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance with international safety/quality standards.• • Drove energy-efficiency improvements and implemented design changes aligning with corporate zero-emission product initiatives.• • Resolved complex technical challenges through advanced troubleshooting and implemented critical design improvements during fast-paced production and validation stages.
- Officina Moto ItaliaJR. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGIEERMarch 2021 - August 2022 (1 year and 5 months)• • Component Development: Developed performance-critical motorbike components and sub assemblies for global OEM clients, focusing on structural integrity and system fit.• • CAD & PDM Management: Applied expertise in Creo and SolidWorks for 3D modeling, with all design data managed and controlled via the Windchill PDM/PLM system.• • Structural Analysis: Executed advanced FEA simulations (Ansys) on critical parts to rigorously validate design durability, structural integrity, and predicted performance under load conditions.• • Rapid Iteration: Managed and delivered multiple complex design iterations within a dynamic project team environment, consistently meeting aggressive schedules and ensuring timely client deliverables.
- Yacht B.V.AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN ENGINEERAugust 2022 - February 2025 (2 years and 6 months)• • Consultancy Role (Seconded to Hyster-Yale): Contributed specialized expertise to component design, managed prototype evaluation, and executed design validation protocols for evolving electric vehicle platforms.• • Engineering Documentation: Produced high precision 2D drawings and complex 3D models using Siemens NX and Creo, ensuring strict adherence to internal and international engineering standards (GD&T).• • Cost Optimization: Successfully led cost reduction projects, achieving measurable savings by systematically implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles across several product lines.• • Cross-Functional Support: Provided critical cross-team engineering support and technical guidance within a dynamic high-mix manufacturing environment, focusing on design-to production handoffs.
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Education
- Master's in mechanical engineeringPolitecnico di Milano2020Master's in mechanical engineering
- B.Tech inAmrita School of Engineering2017B.Tech in