Atul Yadav

Mechanical Engineer with expertise in structural FEA, CAE simulation, durability analysis, and experimental validation within commercial vehicle and heavy-duty engine applications. Industry experience includes engineering roles at Cummins, Navistar, and Metalsa, supporting product development through simulation-driven design validation, test correlation, and cross-functional collaboration. Recently completed a Master of Engineering Management from Drexel University with a 3.97 GPA, combining strong technical foundations with project coordination, engineering leadership, and data-driven decision-making.

Applied Mechanics Co-Op Engineer - Cummins Inc. - Columbus, IN, USA

(2025-06 - 2025-12)

• Conducted structural validation and fatigue testing on engine components including cam carriers, oil pans, cylinder heads, fasteners, and related assemblies to evaluate durability, performance, and failure modes.
• Performed structural, modal, and fatigue analyses using ANSYS to assess stress, vibration characteristics, deformation behaviour, and component life, supporting engineering decisions prior to physical validation.
• Analysed test results and component failures to identify potential root causes, correlate physical behaviour with simulation predictions, and support design improvement recommendations.
• Collaborated with design, materials, validation, and manufacturing teams while following Cummins engineering processes including ESW and DVP&R to support product development programs.

Senior Analyst - CAE - Tech Mahindra Ltd. (Navistar Inc. USA) - Pune, MH, India

(2022-10 - 2024-09)

• Performed static, modal, and nonlinear structural analyses on commercial truck assemblies including CAB, hood, and bumper systems to support design validation and product development activities.
• Identified structural issues including stress concentrations, deformation concerns, and performance gaps through simulation, supporting engineering decisions and design modifications prior to downstream validation activities.
• Presented simulation findings directly to Navistar, participated in technical design reviews, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to address engineering feedback and support product development programs.
• Reviewed FE models and engineering reports before customer submission, supported troubleshooting of meshing and solver-related issues, trained new engineers on HyperMesh and Nastran workflows, and assisted with task coordination across project teams.

Junior Simulation Specialist - Metalsa India Pvt. Ltd. - Pune, MH, India

(2017-01 - 2022-09)

• Performed static and modal analyses on commercial truck chassis structures including chassis frames, long rails, and cross members to evaluate strength, stiffness, and structural performance.
• Evaluated design concepts against customer requirements by assessing stress, displacement, stiffness, modal performance, and weight to identify performance gaps and recommend design improvements.
• Presented simulation findings during customer design reviews, providing engineering recommendations and supporting design decisions throughout product development programs.
• Developed and maintained standardized workflows for meshing, model development, quality checks, reporting, and review processes, improving consistency and efficiency across simulation projects.
• Mentored new engineers on FE model development, meshing standards, connection modeling, solver setup, post-processing, and quality requirements to support successful project execution.

Master of Engineering - Engineering Management - Drexel University (2026-06)

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2016-06)