Saurabh Helambe - Mechatronics Engineer

Q: Where is Saurabh based?

Saurabh is based in Ingolstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Saurabh speak?

Saurabh speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), Marathi (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Saurabh have?

Saurabh has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Saurabh has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Saurabh may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Saurabh's latest experience?

Saurabh's most recent position is Master Thesis, Simulation at AVL in Germany .

Q: What companies has Saurabh worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Saurabh has worked for AVL in Germany .

Q: Which industries is Saurabh most experienced in?

Saurabh is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Education , and Information Technology . Saurabh also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Saurabh most experienced in?

Saurabh is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Strategy . Saurabh also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Information Technology , and Production .

Q: What is Saurabh's education?

Saurabh holds a Master in Mechatronics from Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology .

Q: Does Saurabh have any certificates?

Saurabh has 5 certificates . Among them, these include: Control Design Onramp with Simulink , MATLAB Onramp , and Machine Learning Onramp .

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Ingolstadt, Germany

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Experience

May 2024 - Mar 2025

11 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Master Thesis, Simulation

AVL in Germany

Engineered and validated a full-vehicle thermal management system in MiL simulation, achieving 95% correlation accuracy against real-world vehicle measurements, directly supporting virtual calibration and reducing dependency on physical test benches.
Led end-to-end Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) simulation development using AVL CruiseM and MATLAB/Simulink, covering system architecture, parameterization, and validation.
Acquired and analyzed vehicle sensor measurements (temperature, volumetric flow rate) using dSpace MicroAutoBox (HiL) and IPEmotion, translating raw data into actionable calibration insights.
Calibrated and optimized critical actuators and thermal components - pumps, valves, electric heaters, heat exchangers, and refrigerant circuits and identified/integrated previously missing physical behaviors to close the gap between simulated and real vehicle performance.
Designed and tuned an integrated actuator controller with precisely calibrated parameters, producing a high-accuracy virtual model adopted for downstream development use.

Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

6 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Internship, Simulation and Testing

AVL in Germany

Executed 1D simulations of vehicle thermal management systems using MATLAB/Simulink and AVL CruiseM to support system-level design decisions.
Operated dSpace Control Desk (MicroAutoBox II/III) to acquire, monitor, and analyze real-time measurement data across multiple test scenarios.
Designed, implemented, and tested actuator control logic using CAN, LIN, analog, and PWM signal interfaces.
Implemented and validated real-time control algorithms on the dSpace MicroAutoBox, gaining hands-on experience bridging simulation and embedded real-time systems.

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

6 months

Human Activity Recognition Using Signal Feature Extraction and Machine Learning

Designed and built a Human Activity Recognition system using mobile accelerometer sensor data.
Preprocessed raw sensor signals, engineered temporal features, and trained a CNN model in TensorFlow, ensuring robust performance across activity classes.
Achieved 99% classification accuracy for Sitting and 95% for Walking/Running, rigorously validated using confusion matrix analysis.

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

6 months

Modeling, Control and Automation of a Propeller System (Master Project)

Developed a dynamic propeller system model in MATLAB/Simulink, incorporating aerodynamic forces and mechanical dynamics for accurate behavior prediction.
Designed and implemented a fuzzy logic control system to precisely regulate propeller angle under varying conditions.
Validated model accuracy and closed-loop control performance in simulation, then successfully deployed the control strategy to a physical propeller system using a microcontroller.

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

6 months

Internal Fluid Cooling System (Bachelor Thesis)

Designed an internal fluid cooling system to extend cutting-tool life and reduce machining temperatures in precision manufacturing.
Modeled CAD geometries in Autodesk Fusion 360 and simulated thermal performance using ANSYS to validate design effectiveness before physical testing.
Conducted a comparative literature review and theoretical analysis across multiple cooling configurations to identify the optimal design approach.

Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

2 years 1 month

Vellore, India

Simulation

Formula Student Electric

Modeled and benchmarked single- and dual-motor electric powertrain architectures for a Formula Student EV using MATLAB/Simulink, evaluating trade-offs in efficiency, torque delivery, and packaging.
Built track-specific driving cycles in IPG CarMaker to replicate real racing conditions, improving the fidelity of system-level performance simulation.
Presented simulation-driven recommendations that informed the team's strategic selection of a dual-motor architecture, contributing to measurable improvement in simulated lap times.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Education, Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Education

Information Technology

Aerospace and Defense

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Production.

Product Development

Research and Development

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Production

Summary

Mechatronics Engineer (M.Eng., Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, Germany) with specialized experience in Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulation of electric vehicle systems at AVL Germany. Proven track record of delivering high-fidelity simulation models (95%+ accuracy). Deep expertise in MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CruiseM, Python, dSpace Tools, and real-time control system calibration, complemented by strong exposure to CAN/LIN communication protocols and ISO 26262 functional safety practices.

Skills

Simulation & Modeling: Matlab/Simulink, Avl Cruisem, Simscape, Stateflow, Model-In-The-Loop (Mil), Hardware-In-The-Loop (Hil), Model-Based Development (Mbd)
Programming & Data: Matlab, Python, C, Plc Programming, Signal Processing, Machine Learning (Cnn, Tensorflow), Concerto
Hardware & Real-Time Systems: Dspace Microautobox (Ii/Iii), Dspace Control Desk, Ipemotion, Can, Lin, Pwm, Analog Signal Interfacing, Real-Time Controller Calibration
Domain Knowledge: Ev Thermal Management Systems, Electric Powertrain Architecture, Actuator & Controller Calibration, Refrigerant Circuits, Iso 26262 (Functional Safety)
Cad & Engineering Analysis: Autodesk Fusion 360, Ansys (Thermal/Fea Simulation)
Version Control: Jira, Svn

Languages

Hindi

Native

Marathi

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2022 - Mar 2025

Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences

M.Eng. · Mechatronics · Rosenheim, Germany

Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

Vellore Institute of Technology

B.Tech. · Mechanical Engineering · Vellore, India

Certifications & licenses

Control Design Onramp with Simulink

MATLAB Onramp

Machine Learning Onramp

Simulink Onramp

Stateflow Onramp

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Automotive 3.5 y

Avg length 9 m

Longest experience 2 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, India)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Master Thesis, Simulation, Internship, Simulation and Testing, Human Activity Recognition Using Signal Feature Extraction and Machine Learning

Main industries Automotive, Education, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Where is Saurabh based?

Saurabh is based in Ingolstadt, Germany.

What languages does Saurabh speak?

Saurabh speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), Marathi (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Saurabh have?

Saurabh has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Saurabh has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Saurabh may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Saurabh be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Saurabh would be well-suited for roles such as: Master Thesis, Simulation, Internship, Simulation and Testing, Human Activity Recognition Using Signal Feature Extraction and Machine Learning.

What is Saurabh's latest experience?

Saurabh's most recent position is Master Thesis, Simulation at AVL in Germany.

What companies has Saurabh worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Saurabh has worked for AVL in Germany.

Which industries is Saurabh most experienced in?

Saurabh is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Education, and Information Technology. Saurabh also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Saurabh most experienced in?

Saurabh is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Strategy. Saurabh also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Production.

What is Saurabh's education?

Saurabh holds a Master in Mechatronics from Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology.

Does Saurabh have any certificates?

Saurabh has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Control Design Onramp with Simulink, MATLAB Onramp, and Machine Learning Onramp.

What is the availability of Saurabh?

Saurabh will be available full-time from August 2026.

What is the rate of Saurabh?

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