Automotive Control Systems Engineer Resume
SUMMARY:
- Proficient, detail - oriented Engineer with SAE certified controls and calibration engineer.
- I have hands on experience on projects using Matlab Simulink and Motohawk designing a PID controller and developing a control system to operate a 4 stroke 2L Gasoline Engine.
- I am seeking an Automotive Controls Engineer position that offers opportunities for Professional Growth and also contribute greatly for the Growth of Organization.
- Hands on experience with CAN tools such as Vehicle Spy, CANalyzer
- SAE Certified embedded controls engineer with hands-on experience on Gasoline Engine
- Experienced in testing 5.9L 6-cylinder Cummins Diesel Engine and 2.4L 4-cylinder Ecotec Gasoline Engine using dSPACE and Simulink models
- Good knowledge in CAN J1939 communication protocols
- Responsible for set-up and operation of HIL Simulation Environment for Engine Testing and Validation
- Developed, Debugged and Troubleshooted embedded software using Embedded C programming
- Assigned the tasks of performing root cause analysis of new issues related to Power train Systems
- Hands-on experience developing engine control models using MATLAB and Simulink
- SAE certified Automotive Functional Safety Controls Engineer using ISO 26262 concepts such as FMEA, ASIL, HARA, Tool Qualification and Configuration Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Hardware: Woodward ECUs, Kvaser CAN, GM Ecotec 2.4L Gasoline Engine, Cummins 5.9L diesel engine, LHP DTE Hardware in Loop (HIL) System, Oscilloscope, Signal generator
Software:: SolidWorks, MATLAB, Simulink, MotoHawk (Model-based Design Tool), MotoTune (Calibration Tool), CANKing, AutoCAD, Arena Simulation,AutoSar
Programming Languages: Embedded C, C, C++.
Continuous Improvement tools: Six Sigma techniques, DFMEA, PFMEA, 5S, Kanban, PFMEA, Fishbone, DMAIC.
Multilingual Languages: English,Hindi,Urdu and Telugu
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Automotive Control Systems Engineer
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Implemented CAN communication between ECU’s using J1939 protocol
- Tested and Debugged errors in the control models using software (MIL) and HIL testing
- Developed the control model using Simulink based on vehicle dynamics
- Developed Physics based model for the engine and ETC
- Performed FMEA, FTA for the ETC project and Tool Qualification for the tools used
- Developed control strategies for GM Ecotec 2.4L gasoline engines using embedded programming, MATLAB, Simulink and MotoHawk and calibrated the system using MotoTune
Manufacturing Engineer
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Assisted Development team in developing PPAP for New Product Development
- Developed work orders, SOP and Design Control Documentation for New Product
- Performed Line Balancing for new product and existing commercial vehicles
- Created purchase requisitions, Update BOM for part orders on SAP
- Experienced in Modular assembly line of Tractor Manufacturing starting with parallel assemblies of engine, transmission and Hydraulic assemblies, all there are feeding into final assembly line
- Created different test cases for testing vehicle level functionality and found major bug by implementing corner test case
- Connected neoVI hardware to vehicle using AL/DL port, OBDiagnosed vehicle health condition then used hardware acceleration feature, real time messages are configured and sent to device such as periodic messaging, reply or scripting
- Created various positive and negative test cases, tested on modules, updated, executed, identified bugs and fixed
Associate Quality Engineer
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Established and maintained APQP documentation to meet customer requirements
- Assisted in developing BOMs, Process Specifications, Root Cause Analysis, Tolerance Tests, and ECR/ECO Documentations
- Analyzed Customer Issues through 8-D/5-Why approach and generated R&M reports collaboratively implemented Corrective and Preventive actions
- Trained in Process Capability, BOM, Mistake Proofing, FMEA,DFMEA, Six-Sigma Analysis
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Developed in Simulink minimum and maximum governor models for controlling engine speed
- Calibrated and tuned the engine using MotoTune calibration tool
- Tested final control model on GM Ecotec 2.4L gasoline engine at different load conditions
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Developed control model for electronic throttle controller using Simulink
- Calibrated electronic throttle position and pedal position using MotoTune
- Tested and validated controller while varying the pedal position using MotoHawk
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Designed engine PID controller, plant model, and Engine Position Tracking ( Confidential ) system for a gasoline engine using MotoHawk, MotoTune, and Simulink
- Developed a state machine for stall, crank, run, and overload states and calibrated engine for different states
- Executed gain scheduling and feed forward loop up table for lower response time and stabilized engine speed
C onfidential
Responsibilities:
- Developed a feedback PI electronic throttle controller using Simulink and MotoHawk blocks
- Calibrated the control system using MotoTune calibration tool
- Tested and validated the controller using throttle valve
- Learned about the instabilities encountered in feedback PI control system and ways to eliminate them
- Controlled remotely the ETC using CAN Communication
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Developed a control system for an electronic fuel injector using Simulink and MotoHawk blocks
- Selected piston position and crank shaft RPM as simulation parameters
- Calibrated the control system using MotoTune calibration tool
- Simulated the control system for different engine speeds and tested on a fuel injector
- Introduced a Flexible Automated Station to reduce bottleneck & Automation of Assembly operation
- Conducted time study of the current service model
- Calculated employee utilization and machine utilization
- Suggested changes for an improved resource utilization
- Reduced the current process time from 274 secs to 221 secs
- Reduced the waiting time from 47 secs to 21 secs at the work station
- Increased the overall profit and part production by 20% and 15% respectively