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Sashmitha Balu

@sashmithabalu

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Mechanical engineering student focused on biomechanical hardware innovation for medical applications.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on roles in medical device or product design where I can apply CAD, machining and interdisciplinary biomechanics knowledge in a collaborative, sustainability-focused team.

I am a third-year mechanical engineering student with a strong academic record (CGPA 9.3) and a passion for merging life sciences and engineering to create user-focused medical hardware.

My hands-on projects include a reusable biodegradable mask with enhanced filtration and a smart autoclave with automated pressure deduction; I have practical CAD and machining experience from internships in AutoCAD and lathe/DRO milling operations.

I actively pursue opportunities to apply PLM principles and sustainable design, and I have been recognized with a National Science Olympiad gold medal and an on-the-spot idea presentation award.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Undergraduate Student

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SNS College of Engineering

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Third-year Mechanical Engineering student with a 9.3 CGPA applying academic knowledge to hands-on projects focused on user-centered medical hardware and interdisciplinary biomechanical solutions.

Solidworks Autocad Python CAD Machining (Lathe DRO)Product Design Prototyping Technical Documentation

Higher Secondary Student

GRD Schools

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Completed higher secondary education with 81% in biology (2020–2023), establishing a strong foundation in life sciences that informs interdisciplinary biomechanical interests.

Biology Life Sciences Research Foundation STEM Projects

Machining Intern

Moset Laakme Tech

Learned basic operations of lathe and DRO milling machines, gaining practical exposure to precision manufacturing and machining techniques.

Lathe Operation DRO Milling Shop Floor Practices Machining Manufacturing Processes

CAD Intern

Corizo

Completed an AutoCAD internship, gaining hands-on experience in CAD tools and technical drawings to sharpen design skills and engineering documentation practices.

Autocad Drafting Solidworks

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SNS College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

2023 -

Grade: 9.3 CGPA

Activities and societies: Projects: Ecofriendly mask, Advanced Autoclave; Seminar: PLM and its importance; Internships: AutoCAD (Corizo), Moset Laakme Tech; Technical skills: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Python.

Third-year Mechanical Engineering student applying academic knowledge and hands-on projects toward user-focused hardware innovations in medical care with a current CGPA of 9.3.

GRD Schools

Higher Secondary Certificate, Biology / Higher Secondary

2020 - 2023

Grade: 81%

Completed higher secondary education with Biology as core stream, scoring 81% and developing a foundational understanding of life sciences relevant to biomechanical interests.