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# Vignesh Kannan on Tal

## Headline

Project Engineer @ Ultraviolette Automotive\| Ex\-Structures Head, Formula Manipal

## About

Mechanical Engineer specializing in materials science, CAD, and FEA, with hands\-on experience in composite materials and structural analysis\. Currently researching Magnesium Fiber Metal Laminates, optimizing adhesion via chemical treatments for lightweight applications\. Proficient in SolidWorks, ANSYS, and material selection, with a strong focus on problem\-solving and project management\. Passionate about innovation in mechanical design and advanced materials\. Seeking opportunities to apply my expertise in cutting\-edge engineering projects\. 🔗 Let’s connect\! \#MechanicalEngineering \#MaterialsScience \#CAD \#FEA \#CompositeMaterials \#Innovation \#ProblemSolving

## Location

Bengaluru

## AI stack

claude code

claude

lovable

## Work experience

Project Engineer at Ultraviolette Automotive, Jul 2026 \- Present · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Associate Project Engineer at INDIUS Medical Technologies, Dec 2025 \- Jul 2026 · 8 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Research Intern\- Dept of Mechanical Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology, Jan 2025 \- Apr 2025 · 3 mo, Manipal, Worked on magnesium fiber metal laminates, analyzing adhesion properties under different chemical treatments\. My research aimed to enhance bonding performance for lightweight structural applications, contributing to advanced material development\.

Structures Head at Formula Manipal, Aug 2023 \- Apr 2024 · 9 mos, Manipal, Led the design and analysis of the team's Formula SAE race car chassis\. Managed a team of engineers, overseeing structural integrity, safety, and weight optimization\. My contributions played a vital role in enhancing the car's performance and safety for competition\. • Attended Formula Bharat 2024 and achieved an overall 4th position of over 80 participating teams with a win in the Cost and Manufacturing Event\. Designed and fabricated the chassis for the FM24 CV car and the FMe23 Chassis\. • Led the business plan event for the team and achieved an overall position of 4th\. • Oversaw the ergonomics and manufacturing for the 2023\-2024 season\. Designed and tested various composite components for the car including a Carbon fibre Steering Wheel, Seat, and bodywork\. Reduced the overall weight of all these components by over 50%\. Proficient in Ansys ACP, Ansys Static Structural, Hyperworks, Hypermesh, CATIA V5, and Autodesk Fusion 360\. • Designed the Chassis Fixtures for both the CV and EV Chassis\. Experimented with different materials for fixtures and increased the overall accuracy of the chassis manufacturing\.

Structures Team Engineer at Formula Manipal, Jun 2022 \- Sep 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos, Manipal

Task Phase Recruit at Formula Manipal, Jan 2022 \- Jul 2022 · 7 mos, Manipal

## Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Manipal institute of technology

High School Diploma, Science, Royale Concorde International School

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