1. Varun Natarajan Bangalore
▪ Mobile +91 9886098670
▪ Mail mvarun10@gmail.com
Career
Summary
CAE Analyst with 6+ years’ experience in automotive industry
Very passionate and sound knowledge in automobile field
worked on cars performance and suspension tuning on personal interest
modified a two wheeler into a quad bike with aftermarket differentials based on personal interest
Capability to support with CAE simulations in design cycle of a product
Worked as CAE Engineer playing a vital role in the product design and development by performing analysis and providing design
feedback.
Worked on a broad spectrum of automotive components such as cradles, and control arms Performed various analysis such as
linear static, durability, permanent set, buckling and fatigue
Driven the design towards meeting performance targets with lowest mass using optimization tools
Create mesh, define loads, boundary conditions and contacts
Prepare input decks for solvers such as Abaqus, Nastran, Ls-Dyna
Expertise in assembly level meshing,2-D,Hex and Tetra mesh
Helping with design changes based on simulation results
Report creation for simulations tasks performed
handled CAE programs and interacted with the product group for design changes
good communication and presentation skills
Would like to focus on exposure to various manufacturing processes to design for manufacturing and assembly. Gain understanding
of product development such as GD&T, coordinating designs with plants and release systems
Career
Objective
Strive for excellence, in any task and carve a niche as an expert CAE analyst.
Core
Competencies
Linear Analysis(Nastran, Abaqus)
Non-Linear Analysis(Abaqus)
Explicit Analysis(Abaqus)
Modal Analysis(Nastran)
Optimization (Hyperstudy, Optistruct)
Hypermesh & Hyperview
nCode Design Life
Professional
Experience
Onsite
Experience
S.r Structural Engineer VEHMA Engineering
(Magna International)
November 2008 – to date
Magna International, Troy, U.S.A
(Feb’14-Aug14)
2. Projects
Handled Twist Axles:
Worked on twist axles of various OEM’s projects.
Performed lateral stiffness, longitudinal stiffness, roll stiffness using Nastran and Abaqus
Performed permanent set analysis using non-linear materials
Worked on fatigue life calculations on N-code
Shear center calculations done for twist beam positions
Link arms and Tow hook:
Worked on Front and rear control arms, toe link, camber link and spring links.
Performed buckling analysis and permanent set for link arms using Abaqus
Permanent set analysis for tow hooks with angled load and plastic strain calculation
Performed stress analysis and life prediction.
Sub frames:
Static stiffness and durability analysis for various load cases using Nastran
worked on subframes full-fledged interacting with the product group and the plant
Bolt-Torque analysis using Pre-tension section in Abaqus
Hood and Doors Panel
Performed Oil-Canning analysis using pressure load.
Denting of door panel and hood surfaces with a rigid object.
Performed latch stiffness
Bumper systems:
Conduct crash simulations for vehicle crash management systems(AZT and RCAR simulations)
DOE study for Bumpers
3. Varun Natarajan ▪ Mobile +91 9886098670 ▪ Mail mvarun10@gmail.com
Chassis:
worked on Chassis modelling from scratch
performed all the modal, stiffness and durability analysis
validate the results and suggest design modifications
worked on different types of chassis
Additional Attributes:
Good basic level knowledge in FEA methodology, validation and interpretation of results
Good basic level knowledge in Strength of materials
Good presentation skills using power point to represent the simulation results.
Good verbal communication skill as required for interaction with customers and product engineers.
Capability to work in a team and show progressive results.
Adhering to quality, preparing and maintaining quality documents, ensuring quality and on time delivery as per
customer’s requirements.
Major Clients /
assignments
handled
General Motors
Volkswagen
Ford
Tata Motors
Mahindra
Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, Sathyabama University, Chennai 2003-2007
Personal
Details
Date of Birth: November 10, 1985
References Will be provided on request.
Bangalore
May 2014