Manas Kulkarni faced real world challenges as an Electrical Engineer intern with SLB.
At SLB, Kulkarni worked on the Nuclear Engineering New Product Development (NPD) team, one of the leading companies in the Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy sector. There, Kulkarni contributed to multiple projects relating to hardware and firmware development for nuclear data acquisition systems.
“One of my key projects was developing a low-level driver to enable fast data transfer between a microcontroller and an FPGA used in nuclear detection equipment,” Kulkarni explained. “This project involved writing code, testing, and optimizing the system, providing me with deep insights into how these components interact and function together.”
Other projects for Kulkarni included designing a safety mechanism circuit using a Hall-effect sensor, which detects magnetic fields to ensure safety. “I developed a custom software interface to program and test the sensor, resulting in a successful working prototype, functional at temperatures as high as 175°C.”
Testing played a role in Kulkarni’s internship. “I conducted tests of components such as power converters used in data logging operations on oil rigs to ensure it operates reliably under different conditions.” Kulkarni explained. “This involved monitoring performance, analyzing data, and fine-tuning the system to improve stability.”
Overall, Kulkarni’s internship provided both technical experience as well as a deeper understanding of the professional engineering environment. “It was a great opportunity to apply my skills to real-world challenges and grow as an engineer.”