Engineer Test
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mircea popovici
Auburn Hills, MI, 48326 *************@*******.***
TEST ENGINEER
Hybrid cars HVAC ( Research and Development ( Electrical Cars
Test Engineer with expertise in prototypes and experimental cars. Extensive
experience in testing cars and improving equipment to ensure data accuracy.
Skilled in testing Multiair systems on Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Chrysler
vehicles. International assignment for specialization in Uniair system in
Germany. Numerous Awards for new test design stand and performance
upgrading. Two patents pending with Visteon Corporation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Extensive Test Expertise in HVAC compressors
Mechanical Proficiency
. Laser Triangulation
Electrical Expertise
Transducers
. Validation
Software Installation
. Programming
. Equipment Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Schaeffler Group USA, TROY, MI 2009-2010
TEST ENGINEER
Tested motored and fired test stand for Multiair and Uniair systems for
Chrysler, Fiat and Alfa Romeo.
. Performed released test and returned tests for actuators using INCA and
Turbolab software for internal and external customers to validate new
concepts.
. Determined oil aeration percent occurring at various test conditions on
prototype vehicle.
. Performed tests to determine actuators pump kinematics and piston break
values to ensure the specified values are obtained.
. Used laser triangulation to measure valves sitting velocities and
acceleration to evaluate different prototypes.
. Performed cold test start on motored engine FIRE UNIAIR to monitor
performance at lower temperatures.
. Validated results of testing on supercomputers, wrote test reports and
developed power point presentation that was delivered to Product
Development and R&D.
Visteon Corporation Climate Control Division, Van Buren, MI 1999-2009
TEST ENGINEER
Designed the overall set up and configuration of special tests for HVAC
Product Development group. Advised and reviewed the use of high speed
transducers in very fast data acquisition systems for fluid pulsation data.
Analyzed compressor calorimeter tests and troubleshoot the equipment.
. Designed special test set up for electric driven compressors with BLDC
motor and integrated invertors for prototype vehicles to validate new
concept and reconfigured equipment for new requirements.
. Installed new software using CAN/ LIN bus technology and oversaw new
test set up and start up procedures for hybrid compressors.
. Resized entire A/C test system using 744 fluid (Carbon Dioxide) instead
of R134a to determine flow of concept.
. Reevaluated and equipped stands for the use of 1234yf next generation
refrigerant.
. Participated in equipment purchases and design requirements with
manufacturer and performed in house acceptance tests for new equipment.
Exposed to CATIAV5.
. Evaluated new equipment and wrote specific test procedure to improve lab
efficiency by eliminating redundant tests.
Northern Telecom Canada, Calgary, Alberta 1997-1998
TEST ENGINEER
Tested and improved test procedures for tower equipment for cell phones.
. Used Thermothron Chambers for climatic testing in extreme conditions
ensuring desired performance.
. Troubleshot equipment failure and tested RF module of the tower
equipment.
. Tested various RF circuits using signal analyzers and scopes to support
test equipment and oversee data accuracy.
. Set up new tests and all the support equipment using GPIB interface.
General Electric Harris, Canada, Calgary, Alberta 1994-1997
TEST ENGINEER
Tested Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) equipment
used in power plants and Remote Terminal Units (RTU).
. Configured new software releases and advised management of needed
improvements.
. Tested Fiber optic modems and ensured data accuracy.
. Implemented different communication protocols to configure equipment.
IRRIP, Lausanne, Switzerland 1990-1991
FIELD ENGINEER
Designed and tested new electromechanical and pneumatic valves and
actuators for controlling irrigation equipment.
. Implemented new control strategy for actuators and calibrated the
sensors.
. Validated new software revisions and documented changes.
. Advised customers on heavy duty contactors and relays, troubleshot as
needed.
Electro Equipment, Bucharest, Romania 1982-1990
DESIGN ENGINEER PROTOTYPES
Supervised and implemented materials change due to cost reduction measures.
. Designed new vacuum capsules for door blender actuators used on Renault
and Citro n cars.
. Tested climate control systems within different functional conditions
and extreme conditions.
. Wrote and updated specification of newer models.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology
Devry University, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Polytechnic University, Bucharest, Romania
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