Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
SELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM-The University of Adelaide
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NIJA NELLITHANATHU THOMAS

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Mechanical Engineering graduate and pursuing Master’s from the University of Adelaide with expertise in materials, mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and production systems. Skilled in creating high-impact engineering solutions through academic projects and industry exposure at ISRO. Adept at working on sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, and product development with emphasis on safety, precision, collaboration, and analytical problem-solving.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Assistant

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
02.2025 - 06.2025

Engaged in university orientation events to provide student interaction, sales service, and event

management.

Graduate Apprentice Trainee

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Kerala, India
03.2023 - 02.2024

Exposure to advanced manufacturing and product realization techniques, such as innovative tool design, heat treatment and metallurgical analysis, CNC machining (3-axis and 5-axis), additive manufacturing post-processing, vacuum furnace component customization , CAD modeling and detailed engineering drawings, production planning, and machine shop safety procedures.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
12.2025

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Kerala, India
08.2022

Skills

  • Materials science and selection
  • Technical documentation and presentation
  • Familiarity with industry standards and emerging trends
  • Project management and problem-solving
  • Teamwork, leadership and mentorship experience
  • Strong time management, organisation, and multitasking
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks
  • Intermediate in CAMEL Plus, ANSYS and MatLAB
  • Proficient C, HTML

Accomplishments

  • Adelaide Graduate Award, University of Adelaide - The recognition of continuing extracurricular activities and commitment to social work.
  • Global Citizen Scholarship, University of Adelaide - For academic merit and exhibiting potential for leadership.
  • Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship, India - outshone for excellent academic achievement
  • IIT JEE Main Rank Holder (2018): Attained a competitive national rank in the premier engineering entrance examination in India.

Certification

  • Basic of Remote Sensing Geographical Information System and Global Navigation Satellite System-ISRO ,2020
  • Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture Water Management -ISRO,2020

Languages

English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Assistant

The University of Adelaide
02.2025 - 06.2025

Graduate Apprentice Trainee

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
03.2023 - 02.2024

Mechanical Engineering

The University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

SELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM-The University of Adelaide

  • Women in STEM Careers Program Jan 2025 – Nov 2025
  • Adelaide Graduate Award Feb 2024-Nov 2025
  • Global IQ Connect Mar 2024 -June 2024
NIJA NELLITHANATHU THOMAS