Sai Kiran M

E-Mail : kiran.mettela@gmail.com
Mobile : +91 8801229787
linkedin.com/in/sai-kiran-mettela-1784974a

Objective:
Seeking the position of Structural Analysis Engineer in which I can leverage my expertise in
finite element analysis, CAE process automation, and Machine learning skills to optimise
product design and accelerate New Product Development.

Summary:
A highly skilled and experienced Structural Analysis Engineer with a strong academic
foundation, specialising in Mechanical Engineering domain. Over six years of practical
experience in the Electric mobility domain of Automotive industry, delivering exceptional
results in finite element analysis, and product design optimization. Proficient in FEA tools,
stress analysis, Automation scripting and machine learning

Professional Experience:
ZF Group, Hyderabad - Feb 2020 to Present
Tech. Lead - E-Motor (Mech.) Simulation

Responsibilities:
- Developed and executed finite element models and methodologies to analyse linear and
non-linear structural problems, as well as optimization & thermo-electric domain issues.
- Developed ML models from simulation data a enable multi-physics optimization
- Developed automation scripts to reduce repetitive manual modelling tasks
- Performed topology optimisation of stator circuitry plastic mould, to meet dynamic and
static requirements
- Defined necessary structural calculations during the Advanced-Engineering phase and
efficiently executed complex non-linear 3D simulations.
- Actively participated in relevant Design/Verification reviews, proposing design solutions
based on simulation results.

General Motors, Bangalore - Aug 2017 to Dec 2019

Sr. Engineer - Electric Drive Structures

Responsibilities:
- Developed and executed finite element models and methodologies to analyse dynamic
behaviour of laminated stator & rotor components of electric motor
- Developed post-processing automation scripts for lamination strength check
- Completed DFSS Green belt by developing a stator assembly modelling methodology,
optimising modelling time and fidelity
- Assist in benchmarking of competitor motor structural performance with simulation
- Assisted in developing ML model with MATLAB NN toolbox that predicts natural
frequencies of stator for a set of material properties

Education:

M.Tech in Welding Engineering [2015 to 2017]

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering [2009 to 2013]

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Skills:

Ansys Workbench, Abaqus CAE, Hypermesh, Simlab, Python, Machine Learning, CAE
automation, UG/NX, SpaceClaim, DesignX

Trainings:
- ANN and CNN Essential training - Linkedin Learning [2023]
- Predictive Regression modelling - General Motors [2019]
- Abaqus Python Automation scripting - Dassault Systems [2018]
- Modelling Structural Nonlinearities in Abaqus - Dassault Systems [2017]