1. Merwyn Cheruvathur
2137, Bollmann Drive, Apt 2D, Sheboygan, WI-53081| mcheruva@mtu.edu | (906)-231-5736
Objective:
To obtain full time opportunity, where I can engage my skills in engines (performance), design, testing, modelling and
simulation, CAD
Education:
MS, Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.71/4.0 Available to work from Aug 2015
Michigan Technological University
BS, Mechanical Engineering May 2009
University of Pune
Computer/Technical Skills:
 MATLAB • Simulink  NI Sound and Vibration Assistant
 Pro- Mechanica (FEA)  ProEngineer & CATIA V6R2013  CATIA V5 (V5-6R2012)
 GD&T  Windchill 10.0  Trained in PLM foundations
 Certified by Dassault Systemes certifications as a Part Design, Surface Design, and Assembly Design Specialist
Co-op / Internship Experience:
 Co-op Mechanical Engineer, New Product Development
Kohler Co. Jan 2015 – present
 Design for prototypes of advanced development projects: new product development and conceptualization of
touchless faucets
 Concept, modelling, prototyping and testing of valves for lowest in industry flow rates
 Design for manufacturing using existing components to minimize tooling, and reducing environmental footprint
 Test setup and installation for flow measurement and lifecycle tests of flushometers
 Application of GD&T
 FEA analysis of valve body to find maximum von mises stress induced
Special Topics / Research Studies:
 Special topic research (under Dr. J. Naber): Study of hot air intake into a GM-MTU Collaborative Flex-Fuel
Engine July 2014 - present
 Loading and plotting of data in MATLAB and interpretation of data, along with forward looking discussion
 Future continuation: Analyzing experimental cam sweep data using GTPower and moving forward on
approaching goal of optimal BSFC
 Future continuation: Simulating results of GT Power and verifying how closely goal of optimal BSFC is achieved
Presentations and literature reviews
 Effect of cold start, heated intake and heated injector on emissions of ethanol blended fuels Nov – Dec 2014
 Study of engine downsizing + LP EGR + start-stop technology to achieve reduced CO2 and NOx along with better
low speed turbo charging for a gasoline DI engine May – June 2014
 Study on "Characterization of Knock/ Pre-ignition and combustion study of a hydrogen engine" March 2014
Engineering Project Experience:
 Designing e-motor drive system for low temperature combustion test cell setup May 2014 – Dec 2014
Advisor: Dr. M. Shahbhakti
Position: Short term research scholar (http://www.me.mtu.edu/~mahdish/EML.html)
 Optimizing design using CATIA V5 to create assembly of the e-motor and inverter test setup.
 Creating drawings, fabrication, installation and assembly of required components (e-motor, pumps, plates, struts)
 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Enterprise – Member (Powertrain Team) Jan 2014 – Apr 2014
Sponsor: General Motors
Objective: Design the powertrain system mounts.
 Ingeniously used skeleton modeling approach to design the engine and motor mounts using Creo (ProEngineer)
and NX (Unigraphics).
 Successfully presented design review before team and General Motors representative.
 Modelling of Hybrid Electric Vehicle for better fuel economy Mar 2014 – Apr 2014

2.  Calibrated a Malibu 2010 vehicle model using Simulink to the EPA 5-cycle test standards
 Modeled fuel consumption reduction and impact on performance characteristics using different vehicle
technologies
 Analyzed synergistic technology integration impacts for OEM considerations
 Determined optimal technologies to meet future CAFE standards using sensitivity analysis on model parameters
 Comparison between Low Pressure and High Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Nov - Dec 2013
Objective: To present a poster comparing high pressure (HP) and low pressure (LP) EGR and their feasibility.
 Conducted literature survey on limitations of HP EGR rates, experimental effects of HP, LP and Dual EGR
systems on the BSFC, CO2, NOx, PM emission levels. (team of 3)
 Elucidated the effects of LP EGR on intake and exhaust parameters namely mass flow rate, temperature and
pressure levels
 Addressed the application and challenges to present day applications of these EGR systems
 Vehicle Repair Apprenticeship Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
Prasanna Bike Service Point, Pune, India
 Assisted in automotive (two wheeler) engine dismantling and assembly
 Installed vehicle mounts, assisted in replaceing clutch plates, brake liners, changed engine oils, headlights and
turn indicator bulbs, solved start-up problems in two wheeler vehicles
 International webinar and knowledge session - CATIA V5 & V6 Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
Objective: To deliver webinar across Dassault Systèmes on CATIA V5 and V6 Electrical Domain.
 Demonstrated differences between CATIA V5 and V6 electrical domain and elucidated concept logic of electrical
design
 Educated audience on various commands of electrical wire harness installation, routing and harness flattening
 Design Engineering Intern, National Chemical Laboratory, India Dec 2008 - May 2009
Objective: Design and fabrication of Syringe Pump
 Designed entire 3D model of mechanical system using ProEngineer
 Fabricated a variable flow rate syringe pump to inject chemicals against pressures up to 2 bars with flow rates
ranging from 0.1ml/min to 10ml/min
 Drafted a detailed technical report and presented design along with final product before academic panel
Professional Experience:
 CAD Designer, ProEngineer Jun 2009 - Oct 2010
Soilmec Foundation Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
Duties:
 Designed soil and rock augers and buckets, and core barrels, sheetmetal panels using ProEngineer
 Improvised designs according to feedback from manufacturing team and international counterpart
 Created parametric models, master skeletons, assemblies and drawings, bill of materials (BOM)
 Used both top-down and bottom-up assembly modeling techniques
 Created detailed drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances.
Achievements:
 Automated processes using mapkey feature of ProEngineer
 Successfully updated entire families of parts, assemblies and drawings
 Senior Engineer - Support, CATIA R&D Operations Oct 2010 - Aug 2013
3DPLM Software Solutions Limited
Duties:
 Reproduced customer design procedures on CATIA V5 and V6, checked for erratic behavior of CATIA
 Raised incident reports for failure cases, provided bypass solutions of design procedures to customers if possible
 Validated corrections in CATIA code, filed bug reports, documented articles for best use of CATIA for customers
 Discussed important service requests during team meetings, undertook their regular follow up
Achievements:
 Led the focal team dedicated to resolve cases and related to electrical domain
 Experience with PLM concepts (versions, roles, release) using CATIA V6
 Delivered technical presentations on Functional Molded Part (CATIA V5), Major and Minor versioning (V6),
 Supervised CAD installations team, ensured smooth operations of release availability for critical requests
 Increased productivity and independence by training new joinees with installation procedures and protocols

3. Relevant Coursework:
● Internal Combustion Engines II ● Advanced Propulsion Systems in HEV ● Advanced Thermodynamics
● Dynamic Systems and Controls ● Digital Signal Processing ●Transmission System Design
● Mechanical System Design ● Theory of Machines and Mechanisms ●Dynamics of Machinery