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General Information
Full Name | Rishi Patel |
Date of Birth | December 1st, 2002 |
Languages | English |
Education
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August 2020 - May 2024
Bachelors
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Studied Mechanical Engineering
Experience
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September 2024 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
International Motors
- Designed a modular tractor-trailer assembly in Siemens NX (200+ features), cutting model-build time by 15% and supporting 3 configurable variants
- Proposed novel modularization concepts, including an air horn redesign, streamlining manufacturing and reducing assembly time by 10%
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate the logistics for 15+ truck models across regions to support benchmarking efforts, informing up to 30% of the current in-house design improvements
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May 2023 - August 2023
Midstream Refining Engineer
Phillips 66
- Modeled a reciprocating compressor in SolidWorks and conducted a FEA across 10 load cases, identifying 2 potential failure modes and reducing unplanned outages by 20%
- Developed proximity probe calibration curves comparing 4140 vs. 4340 Steel, achieving <1% error, therefore enabling 24/7 vibration monitoring from a single probe model saving up to $15K in cost
- Analyzed compressor C4007 temperature trends, validating temperature as a reliable indicator of machine health alongside vibration monitoring
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August 2022 - May 2023
Intern
Abbott Research Park
- Developed Power BI dashboards for MBR Project Reviews to streamline data entry processes allowing engineers to input their findings seamlessly
- Used iRCE system to support mapping meetings and project improvements, leading to smoother goal tracking and project reporting
- Created job aids for engineers to efficiently navigate the updated iRCE system so that updating data, schematics, drawings, analysis and programs are more intuitive
Research
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November 2023 - May 2024
Biomechanical Analysis of Shoulder Strain
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Performed medical scans on the shoulders of wheelchair athletes using different bio-imaging technologies
- Created a 3D model of different structures of the shoulder using Amira software from the medical scans
- Evaluated the 3D models to draw conclusions on degree of strain on the shoulders of wheelchair athletes
Projects
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January 2024 - May 2024
Cutoff Blade
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August 2023 - December 2023
Transmission
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January 2023 - May 2023
Walking Gait Modeling
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August 2023 - May 2023
Walker
Additional Activities
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July 2024 - Current
Finance Chair
Raas All-Stars
- Manage $100k+ annual budget and lead fundraising for Raas All-Stars, a national dance competition
- Retain non-profit status through proper tax documentation and raise sponsorship revenue by 25% YoY
Other Interests
- Dance, Hiking, Photography