Shashank Rao Kanuganti
Moosburg
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional development
09.2025 - Current
- Learned AI-driven CAD automation workflows using n8n to streamline design-to-BOM.
- Explored Design-to-Simulation-to-Notification loops for faster validation.
- Knowledge of Natural Language Specification-to-CAD pipelines for standardizing engineering design processes.
Development engineer
TECOSIM GmbH
Munich
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Responsible for the implementation of Mercedes-AMG electric vehicle project in the area of pedestrian protection using LS-DYNA model building, preprocessing in ANSA, and postprocessing with META.
- Engineered and validated stiffened composite under-panels, improving lower load-path strength and reducing spoiler deflection for pedestrian protection.
- Use of ALE concepts in various applications with fluid-structure interactions.
- Worked with Hilti GmbH products to conduct drop tests and to test the structure analyze to reduce damage, battery intrusions and breakage of parts.
- Website: [TECOSIM](https://www.tecosim.com)
Master thesis
EDAG Engineering GmbH
Ingolstadt
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Development of a multidisciplinary optimization process for the hood inner panel using LSTASC and LS-OPT under static and impact load cases.
- Integration of manufacturing constraints and a target HIC value of 750 to achieve a lightweight design, providing a robust basis for component development.
- Website: [EDAG](https://www.edag.com)
Intern in vehicle safety department
EDAG Engineering GmbH
Ingolstadt
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Carrying out component simulations (door panels, center console, headrests) based on the analysis in Animator A4 for AUDI.
- Planning and execution of crash tests, including parts procurement, assembly, shipping, test setup, test execution, follow-up examination and revision.
- Carrying out preliminary measurements, 3D scans and sensor and dummy positioning for UN94, UN137, EURONCAP Full Width and EURONCAP MPDB.
- Analysis and discussion of improvement suggestions to increase safety based on the report analyses. Additional tasks: Development of new concepts for safety belt systems for e-bikes.
- Website: [EDAG](https://www.edag.com)
Working student in the occupant safety department
CARISSMA Forschungszentrum
Ingolstadt
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Positioning and use of the THUMS HBM model for the analysis of occupant injuries.
- Developed a Python script to automate post-processing, including the qd function.
- Contributed to research on intelligent airbag systems utilizing capacitive sensor.
- Website: [CARISSMA](https://www.carissma.de)
Research and Development Engineer
Uton Energia
IIIT Hyderabad
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked on concept development, CAD design (Solidworks) and failure analysis (ANSYS).
- Developed prototype fixtures, 3D printing and supported the analysis and implementation of marketing strategies.
- A startup for sustainable electric vehicles in India.
Education
Master's - International Automotive Engineering
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
07.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science
05.2019
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership skills
- Modelling: Catia
- Modelling: Solidworks
- Finite element analysis: ANSYS
- Finite element analysis: Hypermesh
- Nonlinear analysis: LS-DYNA
- Nonlinear analysis: ABAQUS
- Mathematical modelling: Matlab/Octave
- Mathematical modelling: IPG Carmaker
- Programming: MATLAB
- Programming: Python
- Programming: Bash Scripting
- MS Office: MS Excel
- MS Office: MS PowerPoint
- MS Office: MS Word
Formula Student
- Formula Student Spain (FSS) und Formula student Austria (FSA), Schanzer Racing Electric, 2020-09-01, 2021-02-01, Optimization of vehicle cornering performance through development of a torque vectoring control system; modeling and simulation of the powertrain in Simulink with integration into IPG CarMaker; design of relevant components in CATIA V5.
- SAE NIS Efficycle, Phoenix Racing, India, 2020-09-01, 2021-02-01, Vice Captain of a student engineering team developing an energy-efficient, electrically powered three-wheeled vehicle (tadpole configuration)., Design and development of the hybrid (human-electric) drivetrain, as well as chassis design using CATIA V5.
Personal Information
Driving License: Class B
Training
- Carhs Modelling Joints in Crash Simulation, Dr.-Ing. Silke Sommer, Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik IWM
- Carhs Crashworthiness and Lightweight Car Body Design, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Schumacher, University of Wuppertal
- Carhs NVH - Background, Practice and Simulation Methodology, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Jennewein, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Zopp, Hochschule Darmstadt and Hochschule RheinMain
- TU-Delft Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials
Timeline
Professional development
09.2025 - Current
Development engineer
TECOSIM GmbH
07.2022 - 08.2025
Master thesis
EDAG Engineering GmbH
01.2022 - 06.2022
Intern in vehicle safety department
EDAG Engineering GmbH
07.2021 - 12.2021
Working student in the occupant safety department
CARISSMA Forschungszentrum
11.2020 - 06.2021
Research and Development Engineer
Uton Energia
12.2018 - 10.2019
Master's - International Automotive Engineering
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science