CALIN I. CUTEAN
Troy, MI, ***84
Residence: 248-***-****
E-mail: *********@*******.***
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Results-driven engineer with extensive experience with complex electrical
and automation systems. Capable of developing innovative, but production
oriented solutions, highly analytical, detail orientated and a very
reliable team player. Hands-on settings and ability to troubleshooting
complex systems. Experienced with explaining/training technical concepts
clearly and concisely. Expertise in:
Development of electrical military and commercial systems from ground up,
based on Customer Specifications: Performance, SOW, IRS & NEC, IEEE, UL,
CE, IEC, FMVSS, handbooks,
Designing & detailing: Block/ Schematic/Cable/ Harness/Wiring Diagrams for
power distribution systems for AC & DC systems, Data/Audio/Video/ Optical
signals systems, based on International standards,
Responsible with: specification and integration, electrical
hardware/instrumentation/technologies; Identification and selection of
electrical sub-systems and (HW) Suppliers,
Writing performance specs for converters, inverters, frequency converters,
power supplies).
Input/Output/Interface definition, Power quality/ monitoring/conversion.
Interfacing with vehicle electrical systems, including 12/24/48VDC battery
charging/ discharging, state of charge and monitoring systems,
Development of the Source Control Drawings SCDs for components, Procurement
Specs and IRS for systems or processes, DV and VTM
Specified and implemented EMI, EMC provisions/ filtration/ shielding.
Lightning suppression and protection, signal grounding schemes,
Defining specifications/sequence and supporting the development and
software (SW) integration,
Supporting design reviews with Customer (PDR, CDR, PSR)
Hands-on troubleshooting/support manufacturing, testing and quality teams
during product certification process,
Active supporter and resource for Team building, Training, Technical
Support and writing Operator Manuals'.
8D problem solving and DFMEA for electrical systems.
15+ years of AutoCAD, and Pro/E environment, Productivity & Process
Improvement Oriented,
Used Pro/E Routed Systems Designer (RSD) 8, 4 months. Evaluated Mentor
Graphics and Tyco 3D routing and harness detailing software for electrical
systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
AM General, Livonia, Michigan
Electrical Engineer - STS Engineering Group - Contract position
9/20/10 - Present
Direct interface with Customer (TACOM) for engineering support and
integration of new systems into old designs and modify existing designs for
new functionality.
Evaluating new components, new designs, schematics, cables and harnesses,
re-write specs or write new specs.
Conduct DFMEA studies, develop test plans and report data for solving
problems.
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BURTEK INCORPORATED, Chesterfield, Michigan 07/03 -
08/10
Electrical Systems Lead Engineer - Product Development/Engineering
Department
Developed the above for military communication shelters, auto leveling
platforms for radar antennas applications, trailers and mobile prototypes
Working for different Customers within Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop
Grumman, AM General, ATK MS and DHS.
Developed complete electrical drawing and manufacturing packages
(schematics, cables and harnesses, point-to-point wiring, connection
points, shielding technics).
Used Root Cause Analysis, DFMEA and 8D Fishbone technics.
Supported my IPT (Integrated Product Team)/APQP team in
Preliminary/Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR) with Customer during the
entire project period. Customer Technical Support and Support Technical
Writer.
BEKAERT ECD SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC, Auburn Hills, Michigan
04/01 - 09/02
Electrical Engineer - Product Development and Manufacturing Department
Supported the development and integration of the manufacturing equipment
and products from design stage to launch into production, approved and
released drawings and engineering documents.
Optimized, released and validated designs for wiring components, inverters
and chargers for solar panels systems.
Developed designs, and evaluated algorithms for testing electrical
parameters for mass production or R&D products.
Created specifications and selected equipment and field instruments that
increased the systems' productivity and solved existing issues.
QUESTRON CORPORATION, Lake Orion, Michigan 09/00 -
03/01
Electrical Engineer
Designed electrical schematics, component drawings and layouts for a GM
powertrain assembly conveyor, and for a "thin-film deposition technology
for photovoltaic cells" equipment. Specified and selected componentry and
instrumentation.
Released proper documents to support building processes.
Started-up, debugged and commissioned electrical systems in different
individual or team projects.
K-R CORPORATION, Warren, Michigan 12/98 -
09/00
Electrical Engineer - Same attributes as above, but different projects:
painting (Ford), presses (GM) and special machines (DuPont).
ULTRA AIR PRODUCTS, Detroit, Michigan
08/97 - 12/98
Product Engineer
Supported with my expertise the design/optimization for HVAC systems'.
Built and tested models, provided Customer Support, assisting and solving
installation, and functional problems. Provided support for releasing
technical and owner's manuals. Implemented continuous improvement concepts
like Kaizen, Kanban.
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE, Dearborn, Michigan 06/96 -
07/97
Test Engineer - Advanced Technologies Department
Developed hardware for testing electroluminescent displays for automotive
applications.
Documented design for product development based on Quality standards.
Conducted functional, reliability, EMC, and electro-optical measurements in
compliance with testing standards.
Participated in demonstration teams to show Customers compliance with their
requirements and specifications.
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TIMISOARA, Romania
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - 5 years degree (MSEE
equivalent)
COURSES and COMPUTER SKILLS: Pro/E Routed Systems Designer 8.0 - PTC - 2010
? System Acquisition 101 - Defense Acquisition University (DAU) - 2010 ?
System Engineering - Defense Acquisition University (DAU) - 2010 ? EMC -
Kimmel Gerke Associates, Ltd. - 2004 ? Vehicle Electronics and Controls ?
Internal Combustion Engines ? AutoCAD (>15years) ? MS Office Suite, Visio,
SAP etc