Rachit Jain

Experience

Mechanical Engineering | Automotive | Aerospace

Ergonomics Lead @ Rutgers Formula Racing

Jan 2024 – Present
  • Served as the engineering lead on the team to design, manufacture, and integrate components (seat, dashboard, throttle pedal, etc.) on an FSAE-style vehicle.
  • Utilized a custom-built ergonomics testing fixture and RAMSIS to gather data on multiple drivers’ seating positions to design an optimized cockpit that follows FSAE guidelines.
  • Designed a carbon fiber dashboard utilizing SOLIDWORKS to address problems found in previous iterations and provide easier access to controls to ensure driver ergonomics.

Engineering Design Intern @ General Motors

Jun 2025 – Sep 2025
  • Utilized Siemens NX to design endcaps and brackets for Cadillac & Chevrolet vehicle instrument panels.
  • Performed structural and modal FEA on injection molded and stamped components using NX Pre/Post and Autodesk Moldflow; analyzed results to meet strength and stiffness requirements.
  • Developed an Assembly Sequence to follow Cadillac instrument panel in development through production and manufacturing to support design and pre-production builds.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to broaden technical knowledge and gain exposure to vehicle development processes, such as human factors and occupant accommodations, using RAMSIS, while also supporting the intern program by organizing tours and visits to enhance learning.

Production Engineering Intern @ Marotta Controls

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
  • Designed and manufactured a high-pressure mobile testing cart that withstands over 6,000 psi for testing solenoid valves supplied to customers such as SpaceX and Blue Origin.
  • Iterated on tools and fixtures such as poppet holders and safety shields to protect against high temperatures (280°F) encountered during the armature assembly process using 3D Printing.
  • Performed quality inspections per ISO 9001 by using various metrology equipment on components to complete work orders and gather information for design updates and NCRs.

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