Raksha Achar
@rakshaachar
Mechanical engineer (EIT) specializing in mechanical design, prototyping, and sustainable engineering solutions.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate (EIT) with a minor in Biomedical Engineering, focused on practical, sustainable mechanical design and prototyping. I bring strong CAD skills and hands-on experience developing and testing devices from concept to working prototype.
My capstone led R&D work produced a solar-powered algae deterrent system for wastewater lagoons, earning 2nd place among Mechanical Engineering projects; I modeled components in SolidWorks and built prototypes from off-the-shelf materials.
Industry experience includes an internship in Facility Integrity Engineering where I performed engineering analyses of process safety critical equipment and supported risk-based systems across gas and liquids facilities. I have also contributed to academic research in tribology, building and operating a tribometer and creating LabVIEW controls.
I am an effective team leader and collaborator, having led student events and cross-disciplinary product development, with strengths in documentation, rapid prototyping, FEA, and stakeholder communication—ready to contribute to mechanical design and engineering roles that value innovation and sustainability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research & Development Lead
Water Movement (Capstone Project)
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)
Designed, prototyped, and tested a solar-powered algae deterrent system for wastewater lagoons, created SolidWorks models and physical prototypes, and developed user manuals for local operators; project placed 2nd among Mechanical Engineering capstones (2024).
TEPerformed engineering analyses of process safety critical equipment, supported development of a risk-based analysis system, and collaborated on engineering critical assessments to identify failure modes and mitigation strategies across gas and liquids facilities.
UCMechanical Engineering Research Assistant
University of Calgary
May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)
Facilitated nanotechnology and tribology research by building and operating a tribometer, producing SolidWorks part models, 3D-printing components, creating LabVIEW code, and conducting dynamic and static mechanical tests.
Production Manager Intern
TactileOrthopedics
Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 (1 month)
Supported hands-on production of orthopedic tools for a biotech startup, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to accelerate production, and conducted patent research and literature reviews to inform R&D iterations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Calgary
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2019 -
Grade: 3.8 GPA
Activities and societies: Capstone project (Water Movement R&D Lead), Petroleum & Energy Society (VP Events), Chem-E-Car team, GNCTR Super Structure Design member, research assistant roles.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering; completed capstone and applied coursework in control systems, sensor systems, and project management with a cumulative 3.8 GPA.
UBUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Semester Abroad, Exchange / Semester Abroad
2024 - 2025
Semester abroad program including coursework in project management, AI regulation, and tourism and sustainability undertaken from Sep 2024 to Jan 2025.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
CanadaAuthorized to work in
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