M.Sc. Materials Engineering
2025–PresentRWTH Aachen University, Germany
Specialization: Structural Integrity. Focus: fracture mechanics, materials characterization, failure analysis and finite element analysis.
ACHUTH RAM MUTHUKOTE
Materials & Mechanical Engineer | Structural Integrity
Profile
M.Sc. Materials Engineering student at RWTH Aachen specializing in Structural Integrity, with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Combines practical materials characterisation and mechanical testing experience with prototype development and technical project evaluation. Seeking an internship or working-student role in materials engineering.
Education
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
2018–2022Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kerala, India
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) | CGPA: 7.13
Technical Skills
Materials characterisation: metallography, dilatometry and fractography (fracture surface analysis)
Mechanical testing: tensile and compression testing, hardness measurement, Charpy impact testing and fatigue testing
Structural integrity: fracture mechanics, failure analysis and mechanical behaviour of materials
Simulation and CAD: ANSYS Workbench, CATIA, AutoCAD
Programming and automation: Python, JavaScript, Google Apps Script, n8n
Data and documentation: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, technical documentation, project tracking
Professional Experience
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), India
Technology Fellow
2023–2025- Evaluated and supported 6,000+ innovation and technology projects through the Young Innovators Programme, coordinating technical assessments and project reviews.
- Automated administrative data handling, notifications and reporting using Google Apps Script and n8n, reducing manual intervention.
Project Management Coordinator Trainee
2022–2023- Coordinated 30+ training programmes, workshops and project evaluation sessions.
- Managed communication among mentors, evaluators and participants; supported project tracking and large-scale event delivery.
Additional Industrial Experience — Germany
Production & Logistics Assignments (Part-time, via temporary staffing agency) | Aug 2025–Present
Temporary assignments at client production and logistics sites, alongside master's studies. Client companies below are assignment locations, not direct employers.
BABOR · Eschweiler
Sep 2026–PresentSupported cosmetics production and fulfilment operations through machine operation, product sorting, packaging, dispatch preparation and production status updates to supervisors.
Schumacher International · Würselen
Aug 2026–PresentOperated a hand crane for material handling in a freight-logistics setting; supported shipping operations and provided supervisors with updates on shipment and handling status.
Biscuit International · Eschweiler
Jul 2026–PresentSupported biscuit manufacturing and packaging operations through machine operation, product sorting, packing, routine production status updates to supervisors and workplace cleaning.
eRocket · Alsdorf
Jul 2026Supported e-commerce warehouse fulfilment through equipment operation, inbound and outbound goods handling, loading, unloading and shipment status updates to supervisors.
Frankenberg · Würselen
Aug 2025–Mar 2026Oct 2026–Present
Assisted prepared-meal production through equipment operation, cooking and portioning-related tasks, product sorting, packing, production status updates to supervisors and production-area cleaning.
Engineering Projects
Assistive Mechanism for the Visually Impaired
- Designed and developed a compact obstacle-detection prototype combining image processing and ultrasonic sensing.
- Implemented audio and vibration feedback, emphasizing portability and low-cost design; co-authored the resulting Springer conference paper.
Forest Fire Detection Drone System
- Developed a drone-based early-detection prototype integrating image-processing cameras with flame and smoke sensors.
- Investigated automated detection approaches for environmental monitoring in remote areas.
Publication
Achuth Ram, M., et al. (2023). Easy Portability and Cost-Effective Assistive Mechanism for the Visually Impaired. ICT Infrastructure and Computing, Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 520, pp. 491–498. Springer.
Additional Training and Recognition
- Automotive Electrical & Vehicle Diagnosis — Bosch
- Electric Vehicle Internship — Reynlabs & Techmaghi
- 17th place, IAM3D Drone Making Competition — ASME
Languages
English — Professional proficiency | German — A2 | Hindi — Professional working proficiency | Malayalam — Native