Rohit Reddy Amidi - Portfolio

About Me

I am a passionate Mechanical Engineer pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida. With a strong background in Product design and manufacturing, I have 2+ year's experience in developing Mechanical components and Electromechanical systems for flight vehicles. My expertise spans across Product design, Manufacturing, and Project management.

Education

Master of Science | Mechanical Engineering | Specialization in Solid Mechanics, Design, and Manufacturing

University of Florida

August 2023 – May 2025

Bachelor of Technology | Mechanical Engineering

Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology | CGPA: 9.02/10

July 2017 – May 2021

Experience

Graduate Student Researcher - University of Florida (UFIFAS)

Gainesville, Florida | May 2024 – present

Designed a system for fruit analysis utilizing SolidWorks and rapid-prototyped parts using 3D printing in-house, saving over $12,000 in product costs. Reduced area by 10% than already existing systems.
Integrated different sensors controlled by raspberry pi to detect fruit quality and analyze the fruit. 4 different sensors integrated with space for more.
Designing and fabricating a refrigerator enclosure for fast breeding of blueberries in controlled temperature, humidity, and UV lighting conditions.
Automating the temperature control system, sprinkler system, and UV Light radiation system so that the systems can be controlled remotely.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida | January 2024 – May 2024

Course: Engineering Mechanics (Statics).
Provided academic support to students through office hours and individual consultations.
Conducted review sessions for exams and reinforced key course concepts.
Graded assignments and exams for various engineering courses, providing constructive feedback to students.
Collaborated with teaching staff to develop and implement effective teaching strategies, activities, and assessments.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Research Centre Imarat (RCI)

Hyderabad, India | August 2021 – July 2023

Developed conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for avionic structures and associated electromechanical systems, including battery systems and telecommunication systems based on DFM/DFA principles.
Designed Mechanical testing systems, including Integration Jigs, Fixtures, and interface rings, for structural, thermal, and vibrational testing of avionic structures and components, as well as specialized handling beams like J-beam and lifting beams.
Designed airframes for aerospace structures to achieve a robust, resilient, and lightweight construction that withstands high inertial and thermal loads while minimizing overall weight by 30% and enhancing efficiency and range by 18%.
Performed structural analysis such as linear static and dynamic analyses for flight vehicles and interface structures exposed to substantial inertial loads. Additionally, conducted thermal design and analysis for thermal battery packages and battery mounting components with the objective of minimizing heat flow from the batteries using FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS.
Developed analytical and numerical design calculations for mechanical components, including springs, bearings, and gears. Conducted fastener analysis for sectional intersection joints within a flight vehicle.
Involved in all phases of product development of aero-mechanical systems, including 3D and 2D drafting, prototyping, testing, qualification, and manufacturing. Applied GD&T principles for drafting part and assembly drawings.
Compiled product data, design layouts, and simulation data and filed reports in conformity with engineering principles. Performed Root Cause Analysis for structures that failed in structural tests.

CAE & Chassis Engineer - SAE-INDIA-VJIT Collegiate Club (Team V1 Racing)

Hyderabad, India | April 2019 – May 2020

Performed Structural analysis of Vehicle chassis to validate its structural rigidity, driver safety, and optimal force distribution. Modal analysis was conducted to avoid resonance between the chassis and other external excitations like engine vibrations.
Performed topology optimization to reduce component weight by an average of 32% while maintaining structural rigidity.
Used PTC Creo and SolidWorks CAD software to create intricate 3D models and engineering drawings, resulting in a 75% reduction in assembly time.
Contributed to vehicle fabrication and assembly, gaining hands-on experience in TIG welding, machining, and assembly techniques. Developed specialized jigs and fixtures for testing mechanical components of the vehicle.
Improved vehicle drivability and performance by achieving chassis performance targets based on desired stiffness, steering response, vehicle dynamics, ergonomics, mass reduction, and manufacturing processes.

Project Intern - Research Centre Imarat (RCI)

Hyderabad, India | December 2019 – March 2020

Designed and Fabricated lifting beams, optimized the design which reduced the weight by 21% and improved fatigue life.
Designed Mechanical testing systems, including Integration Jigs, Fixtures, and interface rings, for structural, thermal, and vibrational testing of avionic structures and components.

Technical Skills

CAD & FEA Tools:

SolidWorks
PTC Creo
Fusion 360
CATIA
NX CAD
ANSYS
ABAQUS
Hyper Works
AutoCAD

Manufacturing processes:

3D Printing
Injection Molding
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Welding
Lathe
Mill

Functional Knowledge:

GD&T
Tolerance Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
DFMEA
DFM & DFA
Product Development
Project Management
Lean Manufacturing
Sheet Metal Design

Programming Skills:

C
Python
MATLAB
HTML
ANSYS APDL Scripting
SQL

Projects

Autonomous Field Rover

Developed an autonomous rover to navigate farms, assess leaf density, and count blueberries for precise yield prediction.

Fruit Quality Testing System

A compact fruit analysis system, integrated with four different sensors using Raspberry Pi to assess blueberry attributes.

Rapid Breeding System

A Refrigirated Enclosure System for Rapid Breeding of Blueberries.

Berry Counting Device

A modular conveyor system used count the berries using OpenCV.

J-Beam

A Lifting beam of J-Type used to insert the payloads into the aerospace vehicles where precision is nessecary.

Crush Tube

A Innovative crush tubes developed using ”Inversion Phenomena” to achieve near ideal vehicular crash energy absorption in automobiles.

Shear pin design

Designed a sacrificial shear-pin component intended to fail in a controlled way to protect higher-value mechanical assemblies.

Semiconductor Device

Fabricated PN junction diodes and MEMS Devices using processes such as photolithography, CVD, and PVD.

Multipurpose Drone

A multipurpoose drone specifically tailored for the purpose of effectively spraying pesticides in agricultural fields and also used to map and sense the depth of places that are not advisable for human exploration.

Snake Robot

The snake robot's unique design allows it to navigate through tight spaces and uneven terrain, reaching areas that traditional excavation machinery cannot access.

Heat exchanger analysis

Developed a simplified thermal model of a heat exchanger leveraging periodicity and symmetry and analyzed temperature distribution and heat-flux response under convective boundary conditions.

Electronics mounting plate FEA

Performed structural analysis of an electronic mounting plate subjected to inertial (acceleration) loads experienced during aerospace vehicle flight.

Copper_Mask

A Copper Mask used to reduce the risk from viruses present in the air.

Extra-Curricular Activities

SAE INDIA FORMULA RACING

Designed, analysed, and tested chassis and safety systems of SAEINDIA Supra Vehicle, ensuring compliance with SAE regulations.

Extra Curricular Activities

Extra Curricular Activities.

CAD Repository

CAD models done by me

Contact Information

rohitreddy200@gmail.com
+1 (904)-792-9197
Gainesville, Florida