Parth Dharsandia
Career Highlights
Zipline
Operations Intern
Focused on enhancing manufacturing operations by implementing automated workflows and quality systems. Collaborated with suppliers to create technical specifications and process improvements while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Designed precision fixtures and test plans for complex electronic and composite materials.
Skills: Jira, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Basecamp, 1factory, Odoo
Bayer
Technology Management Co-Op
Worked on process optimization and equipment reliability in large-scale chemical manufacturing. Developed data-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency and collaborated with cross-functional teams to address safety and maintenance challenges. Enhanced documentation and inventory management processes.
Skills: Material Failure Analysis, SAP, Process Hazard Analysis, PI Vision, Power BI
Lam Research Corporation
Mechanical Engineer II
Engaged in product design and development, focusing on cost reduction and process efficiency. Led teams to streamline product transitions and resolve safety challenges through structured problem-solving methodologies. Contributed to engineering strategy and program management.
Skills: 8D Problem Solving, Six Sigma, 5 Why, Process Design, DELMIA, Microsoft Project
Lam Research Corporation
Mechanical Engineer I
Designed and optimized electromechanical systems for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Focused on integrating alternative components, improving product designs, and establishing advanced testing capabilities. Utilized simulation and analysis tools to refine system performance.
Skills: Supply Chain Management, Creo Parametric, Product Design, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Deshik Labs
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Intern
Gained hands-on experience in additive manufacturing and product design. Developed innovative solutions for mold production and material qualification, while supporting business growth initiatives through effective collaboration and negotiation.
Skills: Negotiation, 3D Printing, SolidWorks, Ultimaker Cura, Marketing Strategy
Academic Experiences
Mitchell E Daniels School of Business
Student Consultant
Collaborated with a global tech company on a strategic project to evaluate international cities for future manufacturing facilities. Conducted in-depth analysis of macroeconomic and industry-specific trends across multiple countries, presenting actionable insights to the company’s leadership team.
Skills: Pivot Tables, Tableau, Business Strategy, MS Excel, Data Analytics
Report link: Manufacturing Analysis and Future Trends for Consumer Electronics Company in International Cities
Purdue University
Aircraft Purchasing Decision-Making Using Expected Utility Theory
Explored optimal aircraft selection for a high-capacity route in India using multi-attribute utility theory. Developed a decision-making framework considering factors like operating profits, passenger satisfaction, and safety. Analyzed leading aircraft models to provide data-driven recommendations for a new airline’s fleet expansion.
Skills: Engineering Decision Making, Utility Theory
Report link: Aircraft Purchasing Decision Making Using Expected Utility Theory
Mathematical Model for Minimizing the Number of AMRs and Queues in Manufacturing
Developed a mathematical model to determine the optimal number of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) required for manufacturing systems, balancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Leveraged concepts from queuing theory, linear programming, and simulation to address bottlenecks, improve workflow, and adapt to dynamic production environments. Validated the model through real-world data and simulation, demonstrating its scalability and applicability across industries.
Skills: Mathematical Modeling, Production and Manufacturing Systems
Report link: Mathematical Model for Minimizing the Number of AMRs and Queues in Manufacturing
NIE CNC Center
Automation Technology Teaching Assistant
Provided training in CNC machining and automation technology while supporting manufacturing projects for university teams. Managed CNC operations, optimized facility maintenance, and led inventory management. Conducted a collaborative manufacturing evaluation project for a leading consumer electronics company, delivering insights into international manufacturing trends.
Skills: CNC Operation, CMM Operation, Cost Management, CNC Programming, Mastercam
The National Institute of Engineering
Thermal Analysis of a Brake Disc Rotor on a Formula Student Vehicle
This project focused on analyzing the thermal loads experienced by Formula Student racing car brakes, which endure high mechanical and thermal stresses. Key objectives included understanding brake fade, thermal stresses, and fatigue, calculating the conversion of kinetic energy into heat, determining air convection coefficients, and predicting the temperature rise in the brake disc. The analysis utilized simulations to evaluate performance, generating comprehensive data and visualizations.
Skills: Thermal Design, Thermal Analysis
Report link: Thermal Analysis of a Brake Disk Rotor on a Formula Student Vehicle
Design and Fabrication of Chilli Stalk Cutting Machine
This project addressed the need for a cost-effective solution to help farmers cut chili stalks on-site, reducing reliance on middlemen and increasing profits. A traditional product development process was used to design a machine that meets functional requirements while being affordable. Key considerations included ease of maintenance, minimal reliance on electricity, high output rate, and low cost. The project involved concept generation, CAD modeling, material analysis, and cost estimation. The final prototype enables farmers to earn 2.5 times more profit by selling dried chilies, with a breakeven period of under five months.
Skills: Mechanical Product Design, Social Cause
Report link: Design and Fabrication of Chilli Stalk Cutting Machine
Suspension Geometry Design for a Formula Student Vehicle
Technical paper on the suspension geometry of a Formula Student vehicle, which won first place in the CAD stream and at CogNIEscience 2019.
Skills: Publications, Suspension Design
Report link: Suspension Geometry Design for a Formula Student Vehicle
Intake Manifold Design for a Formula Student Vehicle
Technical paper on the air intake system of a Formula Student vehicle which won first place in the thermal stream and the best overall paper at CogNIEscience 2018.
Skills: Composite Layup, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Report link: Intake Manifold Design for a Formula Student Vehicle
Formula Student
I was on a collegiate team called ‘Force Ikshvaku Racing’ for four years. We took part in four national events, which were Supra SAE INDIA 2017, Formula Bharat 2018, Formula Bharat 2019, and Formula Bharat 2020. During my time with the team, I worked on the powertrain and vehicle dynamics subsystems. My responsibilities included designing, manufacturing, and testing components for the subsystems. Later, I headed the vehicle dynamics team for two years, and then in my final year with the team, I had the opportunity to lead the entire team as captain.
Giving Back
Formula Bharat
I have been actively involved in giving back to the Formula Student community by volunteering as a document reviewer at events since I graduated in 2020. In this role, I was responsible for reviewing, providing feedback, and approving engineering documentation and the vehicles built by participating teams to ensure they were compliant to the rule book and safe to be let onto a live race track.
I also served as an Engineering Design judge where I served on a panel of judges to assess teams on their understanding of the processes they followed to engineer their vehicles and award the teams with the best-engineered race cars.
Rotaract Club of Palmville
I was an active member of the Rotaract Club of Palmville in Bangalore which falls under the parent Rotary Club of Palmville of District 3190. This club was a service, leadership, professional, and community service organization. As a part of this club, I have been involved in social service voluntary work such as donation drives, medical camps, tree plantation drives, etc. I have also actively participated in many professional development activities.
Bayer STEM Outreach
My active participation in the Bayer STEM outreach community allowed me to interact with middle school students in the Kansas City area and talk to them about career opportunities in STEM. We were also actively involved in volunteering to have fun activities with the students like laser cutting a wall clock, assembling a fishing rod, and activities to help the students understand how to manage finances. Bayer also allowed us to have the students visit its CropScience manufacturing facility to have the students understand what the day-to-day life of a STEM graduate at Bayer looks like.
Hobbies
I am an amateur landscape and street photographer who shoots on a Fujifilm XT100 and an iPhone 15 Pro
I have been fascinated by cars for as long as I can remember (shoutout to my parents who got me my first Hot Wheels).
By extension, my love for cars piqued my interest in motorsport. I have been an avid Formula One enthusiast since 2007 and if nothing, being a Tifosi has taught me the art of being patient. Extremely, extremely patient.
I am a huge football fan (yes the one that’s called soccer here) and I support the premier league club of Chelsea. I have also had the chance to visit Stamford Bridge.
My favorite Chelsea player of all time has to be a toss-up between Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard, while my favorite football player is Lionel Messi.
The force got a good hold of me and never really let go.
Yes, the 12-parsec Kessel run is a mistake because parsec is a unit of distance, but misa think introducing Jar Jar usa much bigger mistake
Also, Han shot first, as it was always meant to be.
