AMIT CHANDRAKAR
R&D Engineer
Donostia / San Sebastián,SS
Summary
Mechanical R&D Engineer with over 9 years of experience designing 3d printers, bioreactors, microfluidic systems, and cleanroom-grade devices for biotech and regenerative medicine. Skilled in SolidWorks, COMSOL, and GD&T, with a strong focus on modular, sterility-compliant, and scalable hardware. Proven ability to take concepts from design to validation in international, interdisciplinary R&D teams across Europe and India.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
R&D Engineer (Part Time)
CULTZYME
04.2025 - Current
- Designing smart bench-top bioreactors for cell culture and fermentation processes. (Autodesk)
- Designed leak-proof aquatic drone prototype with embedded sensors for extreme bioreactor environments. (Autodesk)
- Simulating hydrodynamic stability of aquatic drone using COMSOL.
Research Engineer
Sekisui Europe B.V.
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Led the setup and operation of laboratory facilities, managing the installation and maintenance of key equipment (e.g., industrial extruders, rheo-mix, etc.) to support advanced automotive laminated glazing research and development.
- Drove innovation for NPI in automotive laminated glazing applications, collaborating with third-party partners to enhance product performance as well as rigorously checking the feasibility and reliability.
- Represented the organization at key automotive exhibitions (AutoExpo, Glasstec, EuroDisplay, Tandem PV), sharing ideas of market trends and establishing strategic industry partnerships.
R&D Engineer
Mosa Meat B.V.
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to identify cutting-edge innovations and applications for cultured meat production devices, driving informed decision-making in R&D processes.
- Developed, tested and optimized various microfluidic devices involving various sensors for cultivated meat production applications such as Aggregates Size Separation, Aggregates Dissociation and Perfusion Systems while ensuring sterility, hygiene, scale-up, and compliance with critical operational standards. (COMSOL and SolidWorks)
- Developed, tested, and optimized a coaxial nozzle device involving various sensors for continuous cell-laden fiber fabrication in a 40-liter bioreactor. This process ensured sterility, hygiene, and scalability. Additionally, completed the conceptual scale-up of the device for a 10,000-liter bioreactor. COMSOL and SolidWorks
- Developed detailed 3D and 2D technical designs for customized bioreactor mechanical components using stainless steel material, applying GD&T and DFMEA principles to optimize functionality and reliability. (SolidWorks)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to operate and validate customized setups in cleanroom environments, ensuring seamless integration and sterility compliance.
- Customized spinner flasks and small vessels for cell culture to meet specific requirements using 3D printers, incorporating features such as gas sparging, medium exchange, and medium addition, enhancing experimental precision. (SolidWorks)
R&D Engineer
Maastricht University
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Designed and validated an innovative 3D printing system to fabricate stems from medical-grade polymer with internal diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 30 mm, achieving precise structural integrity and biodegradation. (SolidWorks)
- Developed and optimized screw-driven 3D printing system, using COMSOL for parameter, optimization and SolidWorks for system design, applying GD&T and DFMEA principles to ensure robust performance. Validation confirmed alignment with simulation results, improving system efficiency.
- Conceptualized and prototyped an in-situ UV crosslinking setup for 3D printing, leveraging extensive UV rheology to determine laser parameters and designing a fluidic system for effective polymer crosslinking control. (COMSOL and SolidWorks)
- Designed and prototyped a second-stage heater system for 3D printing, using COMSOL's heat transfer module for location optimization and SolidWorks for detailed design.
- Optimized polymer rheology for 3D Printing, expanding the processing capabilities of medical-grade polymers through systematic process refinement.
- Hands-on experience working with cells such as MG63 and HMSCS
- Supervised and mentored students, fostering collaboration and technical growth.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Profactor GmbH
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Conceptualized and Designed a Composite filament winding process test setup for in-house inspection. (SolidWorks)
- Designed and integrate a Machine Vision system consists of camera, laser and lens into the composites filament winding process test setup. (SolidWorks)
- Designed different parts for various research projects using CAD and 3D Printers like Ultimaker, Makerbot, Fromlabs, and Hage with using interfaces like Simplify3D, Makerbot, and Cura. (SolidWorks)
- Detected and tracked a laser pointer on the filament winding process through Raspberry Pi on Linux platform (Python)
- Image acquisition and processing through GigE Vision-High speed Camera.
Master Thesis
IRCCyN
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Development of an integrated method to support the reassembly of fragmented objects
- 3D scanning and meshing of broken fragments (MeshLab, Geomagic).
- Reassembly of fragments (Virtual Environment).
- Determined optimum assembly sequence of the broken fragments (MATLAB).
- 52% time reduction with optimum sequence (3D Printing).
Bachelor Thesis
Bhilai Institute of Technology
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Designed a C++ logic for ATmega controller and two axis – accelerometer for controlling the platform of the robot.
- Assembled different mechanical parts of the robots.
- Designed a prototype of robot on Pro-E (Creo).
Internship
Simplex Casting Ltd.
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Designed different mechanical products on Pro-E (Creo).
Internship
SAIL
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Assist in inspection and maintenance of products
- Developed detailed design drawings on Pro-E (Creo)
Education
Master of Science - Applied Mechanics (Design of Systems and Products)
Ecole Centrale De Nantes
Nantes, France 04.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Bhilai Institute of Technology
Bhilai, India 04.2014 - 05.2014
Skills
Conceptual Design
References
Nick, Van Zoeren, Lead Engineer, Automation team, nick@mosameat.com, +31634477492, Mosa Meat B.V., Maastricht, Netherlands
Community Service
Bureau Des Eleves (Student Association), Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Master Student Representative, Nantes, France, 2014-09, 2016-09, - Managed and organized several Indian and International events. (managed more than 200 students), - Responsible for integrating master students with bachelor students and I was very successful in that, now more than 50 % of master students are in the association, initially it was zero percentage., - Helped international students at Centrale Nantes. My main role was to pick up and welcoming them, clarifying their doubts about city and courses and to socialize with them., Skills Gained: Organization, Communication, Leadership, Adaptability
Curriculum Vital
- Mechanical R&D engineer with 9+ years experience in designing CAD systems for 3d printing, fluidics, and thermal applications in cleanroom and biomedical environments.
- Proven skills in SolidWorks, COMSOL, and GD&T, with research published in high-impact journals.
- Designs align with aerospace level modularity, precision, and sterility.
- International experience across France, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, and India.
- Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Snb3V4sAAAAJ&hl=en
- Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitchandrakar/
Timeline
R&D Engineer (Part Time)
CULTZYME
04.2025 - Current
Research Engineer
Sekisui Europe B.V.
04.2024 - 04.2025
R&D Engineer
Mosa Meat B.V.
09.2022 - 03.2024
R&D Engineer
Maastricht University
02.2018 - 02.2019
Mechanical Design Engineer
Profactor GmbH
12.2016 - 08.2017
Master Thesis
IRCCyN
03.2016 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Applied Mechanics (Design of Systems and Products)
Ecole Centrale De Nantes
04.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Bhilai Institute of Technology
04.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor Thesis
Bhilai Institute of Technology
01.2014 - 05.2014
Internship
Simplex Casting Ltd.
05.2013 - 07.2013
Internship
SAIL
05.2012 - 07.2012
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