Ruchika Tadakala
About Ruchika Tadakala
Ruchika Tadakala is an Equipment Validation Engineer with expertise in the automotive industry. She has a background in quality engineering and holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Current Role at Vastek
Ruchika Tadakala serves as an Equipment Validation Engineer at Vastek, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she focuses on equipment validation within the automotive industry. Her work involves ensuring that equipment meets specified standards and performs effectively in manufacturing processes. Ruchika has contributed to various projects related to equipment validation during her tenure at Vastek.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to her current position, Ruchika held roles as a Quality Engineer at Marimba Auto LLC and Dayco. At Marimba Auto LLC, she worked for six months in 2019, where she focused on quality assurance processes. Following this, she spent one year at Dayco from 2019 to 2020, further developing her expertise in quality engineering within the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Ruchika holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from CVR College of Engineering between 2012 and 2016. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in quality and manufacturing processes.
Research and Internships
Ruchika has gained valuable experience through various internships and research roles. She worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School for two months in 2019 and as a Graduate Research Assistant for one year from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she completed internships at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a CNC Programmer Intern in 2013 and as a Mechanical Intern in 2014, both in Hyderabad, India.
Academic Background
Ruchika's academic journey began at Defence Laboratories School - Research Centre Imarat, where she completed her schooling from 1998 to 2010. She then attended FIITJEE from 2010 to 2012, focusing on Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. This strong educational foundation paved the way for her advanced studies in mechanical engineering.