SUMMARY

• 10 years of total engineering experience, Built wire harness instrumentation for Jeep vehicles.
• Evaluated seat control CAN message for BCM modules for vehicle safety.
• Assisted in development GM's drive - by-wire powertrain system.
• Prepared test cases for Battery management systems.
• Configure routing and applications for vehicle wire harnesses.
• Used test instruments to observe, recognize, and interpret electrical signals.
• Created DVP&R test plans based on requirements from OEM’s
• 5 years of standard instrumentation toolsets for data acquisition, storage, and analysis
• Automotive instrument cluster testing with CANALYZER
• DFMEA completion on component level and system level parts
• 5 years working with Body Electronics Controllers Vector CANALYZER
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Access
• 8 years’ experience soldering circuit boards and SMT components
• 5 years of OEM/Tier 1 electronics release experience
• 5 years wiring harness build, including routing and applications in vehicles
• Experience in dSPACE/ETAS simulators and HIL testing.
• 4 years CAN communication, software module testing, software verification
• Developed hardware and calibration solutions that meet system functional objectives
• 3 years of basic experience with CAN fundamentals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Scan Tool Content Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Used diagnostic tools to verify proper scan tool function
• Performed validation with wiTECHTM Diagnostic Application
• Validated scan tool software
• Knowledge of OBDII diagnostics
• Used test instruments to observe, recognize, and interpret electrical signals

Confidential, Sterling Heights, MI

Systems Validation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed design checks, tracking progress for FMTV A2 wire harnasses
• Support of Milestone tracking and Product Release.
• Coordinated teams for program planning, execution and risk management
• Used HIL environment for CAN testing with Simulators
• Project manage software requirements (SSDD) documents
• Used Rational DOORS to capture system requirements
• Developed requirements for Smoke generating system.
• Vector CANALYZER for testing module inputs and outputs
• Ensured drawings meet Government and TACOM requirements
• Evaluated electric steering systems on Military vehicles.
• Manage change process for FMTV A2 system interfaces CNs, Change Notices.
• Assisted engineers in Autonomous Vehicle development
• Completed specifications on FMTV A2 instrument Cluster
• Worked with EATON on completing test requirements on FMTV A2 PDM (Power Distribution Module)
• Oversee components meet Military MIL-STD-1275E and SAE-J1939 standards.
• Utilized Windchill and CreoView databases to search for FMTV A2 documents
• Used Word, Excel, Powerpoint to complete relevant FMTV A2 projects.

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and edited VF357, VF404, VF442 and VF586 to meet Confidential requirements
• Used Vector CANALYZER to retrieve data log from vehicles
• Develop Component Functional Technical Specifications (CFTS)
• Worked with offshore team for completing DVPR
• Used test instruments to observe, recognize, and interpret electrical signals
• Built wire harness instrumentation for Jeep vehicles
• Manage Confidential functional requirements for prototype jeep programs.
• Validated driveline software in HIL environment with Vector CANALYZER and DSPACEHARDWARE
• Tested Body Electronics controllers such as BCM and Gateways
• Used DOORS database to develop VF (Vehicle Functions)
• Coordinated meetings with OEM and suppliers to establish test plans.
• Used CDA for vehicle diagnostic beta checkouts.
• Assisted driveline teams with HIL testing
• Validated Manual transmission all gear sensor features on prototype vehicles.
• Evaluated the integrity of the information loaded in Lotus Notes database by suppliers.
• Built wire harness for DSPACE instrumentation lab
• Worked with HMI engineers on displaying gear indicator on instrument clusters for vehicles equipped with GSI.

Confidential, Warren, MI

Validation Lighting Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Verified that occupant sensor in seats functions correctly for proper airbag deployment
• Tested Body Electronic modules for Buick vehicles.
• Verified that sensors in front and rear bumper function correctly for impact and restraint functionality
• Familiar with GDM systems
• Tested Hybrid batteries with Fluke data acquisition for Cadillac vehicles
• Validated infotainment and telematics system software
• Evaluated LED and HID head lamp and tail lamp photometry functionality
• Tested LDM modules for proper communication to BCM
• Monitored HID ballasts for ignition arc and steady fire
• Ensured that the designs, studies, surveys and investigations are appropriate and meet the expected levels of GM requirements
• Assisted design engineers in revisions base on test failures
• Responsible for maintaining complete information of lighting database system
• Worked with external suppliers to ensure components meet specifications
• Maintained the development and product delivery schedules
• Created ADVPR plans according to GM and Federal requirements
• Defined validation plans - Oversee validation test execution

Confidential, Mossville, IL

Validation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Tested component examples including relays, sensors, wiring harnesses, alternator excitation field regulator, interface modules, medium voltage electrical contractors and AC brushless motors
• Worked with external suppliers to ensure components meet specifications
• Maintained the development and product delivery schedules
• Defined validation plans - Oversee validation test execution -
• Released components to production / supported team quality efforts utilizing 6 Sigma methodology Assisted Global Purchasing in completing the APQP process
• Utilize Vector CANAPE software for data acquisition
• Used MS Word and Excel, Power Point, and Lotus Notes to report data and communicate test data

Confidential, Milford, MI

Engineering Technologist

Responsibilities:

• Tested emissions to monitor the catalytic converters
• Evaluated the integrity of an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system
• DFMEA, Hybrid vehicle development support in Lab environment 6L50 and 6L80 calibration transmissions
• Performed airbag testing cash analysis
• NVH vehicle testing with LMS software
• Assisted in development GM's drive-by-wire powertrain system
• Configure routing and applications for vehicle wire harnesses
• HFO-1234yf performance testing tire pressure monitoring module calibration
• Test vehicle CAN BUS signals with Lab Scope
• Perform transmission TECHM module testing
• Utilize National Instruments LabView 8.5 and INCA software for data acquisition
• MS Word and Excel, Power Point, and Lotus Notes to report data and communicate test data

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI

Dynamometer Test Cell Technician

Responsibilities:

• Perform test set up and operation, troubleshooting, data collection and technical communication
• Conduct detailed analysis of pressure transducer, thermocouple, dynamometer torque signals and related test cell signals
• Data evaluation and reporting
• Observe tests following test parameters, troubleshooting, fabrication of test stands and reading of blueprints and schematics
• Test Ford Power Max 6.0-liter Diesel engines
• Use LabView and Cal View software for high speed durability test on GM 6.0 V8, Ford 3.0 V6 engines, perform shift cycle durability test on Toyota V6

Confidential, Allen Park, MI

Instrumentation / Validation Test Technician

Responsibilities:

• Assist with research and development of Ford prototype vehicles
• Install and built EPB load boxes, instrumentation harnesses, TC's and LED lights
• Assist engineers with PCB layout and design
• Test DSM and connectors for pushed-out pins and corrosion
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting of dynamometers
• Made wire harnesses and installed test systems into vehicles
• Solder electrical connections for instrumentation circuits
• Perform installation of ETAS instrumentation equipment on Ford vehicles
• Utilize test instruments to observe, recognize, and interpret electrical/electronic signals
• Test diodes semiconductors (emitter, base and collector), instrumentation circuits for voltage reference, current, ohms and conductance
• Test DSM Standard Corporate Protocol (SCP) communication network with Ford NGS Diagnostic system