Akash Gopal
Materials Engineer
Antwerp, Belgium
Summary
An experienced Materials Engineer with a Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering, specialized in the sustainable development
and use of non-ferrous and ferrous materials. Additionally, worked in the area of Failure Analysis & Materials Selection for machine parts, with
widespread analysis involving Materials Characterization & Root Cause Analysis. Moreover, I am a key member of the global supply chain for
strategic new vendor sourcing to optimize Quality, Cost, Sustainability & Delivery Values
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Materials Engineer
Atlas Copco Group
12.2022 - Current
- Conducting failure analysis of metal and ceramic parts using metallographic and materials characterization techniques to identify the root cause of failure, and suggest countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence. Handle more than 50 cases per year.
- Launched a development and cost-reduction project aimed at reducing the failure rate of fasteners and improving design reliability.
- Advise Design, QA, and Procurement on matters relating to materials selection, cost reduction, quality improvement, and maintenance.
Materials Engineer
Yamaha Motor Company
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Implemented steel and polymer part cost reduction of over ¥200 million, optimizing quality and delivery values. A core member of the strategy team in deciding supplier selection and conducting processing activities internationally. Implemented various process improvement countermeasures at supplier locations.
- Conducted materials property testing for 2-wheeler engines and body parts to judge their viability for new development models. Among others, validated the use of new materials for crankshafts, gears, and drive shafts.
- Conducted failure analysis of metal parts using metallographic and materials characterization techniques to identify the root cause of failure, and suggested countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence.
- Conducted training sessions for employees of varying seniority levels at India Yamaha Motor on materials technology topics, such as failure analysis and fastener technology, as part of the Japan-to-India technology transfer drive.
R&D Intern
Seagate Technology
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Validated and implemented an advanced test procedure in place of the conventional, time-consuming test used to evaluate a memory storage disk's reliability to electrical corrosion. Saved man-hours used by more than 50%.
- Root-cause analysis of challenges faced during lubricant efficiency tests of hard disk memory storage media, hypothesis formulation, and testing of possible causes
QA Intern
Tebian Electric Apparatus
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Responsible for quality control and timely delivery of electrical transformer parts based on production requirements. Maintained and checked test certificates of components, as received from suppliers.
- Proposed an experiment to gauge electrical insulation losses from insulating materials used in transformer manufacturing.
Education
Master of Science - Material Science & Engineering
Norwegian University of Science & Technology
Trondheim, Norway 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Material Science & Engineering
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Singapore 04.2001 -
Skills
Materials Charactrization
Publications
- Precipitation, mechanical properties and early slant ductile fracture in cyclic and naturally aged Al-Zn-Mg(-Cu) alloys, October 2022, Materials & Design
- On the influence of crystallographic texture on cyclic hardening of an AlMgSi alloy, March 2024, Scripta Materialia
Timeline
Materials Engineer
Atlas Copco Group
12.2022 - Current
Materials Engineer
Yamaha Motor Company
10.2016 - 01.2021
R&D Intern
Seagate Technology
01.2015 - 07.2015
QA Intern
Tebian Electric Apparatus
05.2014 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Material Science & Engineering
Norwegian University of Science & Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Material Science & Engineering
National University of Singapore (NUS)
04.2001 -
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