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General Information

Full Name Rishi Patel
Date of Birth December 1st, 2002
Languages English

Education

  • August 2020 - May 2024
    Bachelors

    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

    • Studied Mechanical Engineering

Experience

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

Additional Activities

  • 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