Engineer Electrical
Resume:
Lee M. Nicola
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
E-mail: *********@*******.***
Cell: 734-***-****
Objective:
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To secure a Lead Systems Engineering position that utilizes my extensive
expertise in the fields of Electrical Systems and Architecture design,
Electrical Hardware design, Human Factors Engineering and Manufacturing.
Technical Expertise:
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A forward-thinking Senior Systems Engineer with over 23 years of experience
in acquiring, deriving and managing systems level requirements, defining of
hardware, software and systems architecture, defining diagnostics
requirements and systems integration. Highly focused on creating a team-
oriented environment and serving as a trusted advisor to customers and
management. Areas of expertise include:
. Electrical systems design of multimedia, telematics and wireless
communications embedded subsystems, requirements management,
functional analysis and configuration management, product development,
electrical hardware design, software and hardware integration at
system and subsystem level.
. Extensive international manufacturing experience as a Resident
Engineer at the ALTEC Electronica manufacturing plant in Chihuahua,
Mexico.
. Extensive customer interface background as an on-site Engineering
Consultant at Ford Motor Co. for integration and validation of cutting
edge technologies into the 2009 SYNC V3 system, including: USB (audio
and control), Bluetooth (phone and stereo audio), Wireless (pre-
production phones) and Human Factors Interface for Navigation
applications.
. Extensive customer interface background as an on-site Engineering
Consultant at Chrysler LLC.
. Extensive expertise in requirements functional analysis and
decomposition, system architecture, system/subsystem capability and
features; subsystem and component interface; Human Factors
Engineering; electrical and environmental performance.
. Experienced in writing electrical specifications for the development
of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) for Voltage
Controlled Amplifiers and Audio Processors.
. Hands-on expertise of bench and in-vehicle systems integration
utilizing breadboards and prototypes.
. Two US Patents: Recipient of US patent # 4,912,424 - "Audio Amplifier
with Voltage Limiting.", Recipient of US patent # 6,134,192 -
"Combined Multiple CD Player and Radio Receiver."
. Expert user of Engineering and Systems Engineering application
software, such as Siemens Teamcenter (TcR/TcSE), Telelogic (IBM)
DOORS, Microsoft Visio, IBM Rational Clear Quest and IBM Rational
Clear Case.
. Expert user of business software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Publisher, and NetMeeting.
Professional Experience:
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Chrysler Group, LLC - Audio and Telematics, Auburn Hills, MI
Jan 2010 - present
EE/Core Sr. Systems Engineer
. In charge of the Chrysler Telematics Platform (CTP) and NTG4 Platform
as follows:
o Systems and subsystems level electrical and interface
specifications.
o Network requirements and specifications: PowerNet, CAN C, CAN I,
CAN AT, LIN.
o System level diagnostics.
o Human Machine Interface / Human Factors Engineering (HMI/HFE).
o Advanced user of following Requirements Capture and Management
tools:
. IBM Telelogic DOORS
. Siemens Teamcenter (TcR/TcSE)
. IBM Rational ClearQuest
. IBM Rational ClearCase
Defined Systems, LLC - Ann Arbor, MI Apr 2009 - Jan 2010
Director of Engineering
. Elicited, analyzed and replied to Requests for Quotation for various
systems integration projects.
. Provided leadership and technical expertise to engineering teams.
. Developed technical presentations and managed technical design reviews
with customers.
Visteon Corporation - Multimedia and Telematics, Van Buren Twp., MI
Jun 2000 - Apr 2009
Senior Systems Engineer
. Performed complex requirements management tasks, such as:
o Eliciting and acquiring customer wants, requirements and
specifications;
o Requirements analysis, definition and decomposition;
o Deriving internal requirements;
o Conducting peer reviews;
o Requirements base lining and customer sign-offs;
o Establishing bi-directional traceability from/to customer
documents and internal implementation;
o Supporting engineering implementation and validation of
established requirements;
o Configuration management of customer driven and internal
changes.
. Advanced user of Telelogic (IBM) DOORS, Siemens Teamcenter (TcR/TcSE)
for requirements management and IBM Rational ClearQuest and IBM
Rational ClearCase for configuration management.
. Generated bi-directional traceability of all Program requirements that
contributed to achieving organizational CMMI Level 3 certification.
. Developed systems, subsystems and component level electrical
specifications and interface specifications.
. Provided leadership of many cross-functional concern resolution teams
by analyzing and eliminating defective/ambiguous/incomplete
requirements and acted as requirement subject matter expert supporting
product development's implementation of these requirements.
. Provided technical support for customer quotes. Developed technical
presentations of design solutions and managed technical design
reviews. Used my multilingual skills to validate the Human Factors
Interface in English, French and Spanish for wireless systems designed
for international markets.
Ford Motor Co. - Electronics Division, Dearborn, MI
June 1986 - Jun 2000
Systems Engineer March 1996 - June 2000
. Developed comprehensive internal specifications for audio systems,
Subsystems Product Specific Specifications (SPSS), Human Factors
Interfaces and Behavioral Specifications, Electrical Hardware and
Electrical Interface Specifications for Ford Multimedia programs, such
as the Distributed Premium Radio Systems, Premium and Midline Head
Units, CD Radio and Multi disc (CD6) Radio.
. Provided architecture design, systems specifications and overall
project management for many Ford programs, such as the Integrated
Control Panel for the Ford Taurus.
. Developed technical presentations of design solutions and managed
technical design reviews.
Product Design Engineer Jun 1986 - Nov 1988, Nov 1989 - Mar 1996
. In charge of Electrical Design, testing and validation of various Ford
Radio and Amplifier programs.
. In charge of working with Ford suppliers on developing and designing
electrical hardware for Multimedia applications, such as ASICS,
switches, rotary encoders and connectors.
. Launch Engineer for the Crown Victoria / Grand Marquis Head unit
program in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
. Total Quality and Cost Management (TQCM) champion.
Manufacturing Engineer - Foreign Technical Specialist Nov 1988 - Nov
1989
. Resident Engineer on assignment to ALTEC Electronica manufacturing
plant in Chihuahua, Mexico. Responsibilities included:
. Introduction of the first in-dash CD player with external DC-to-DC
converter (EMC concern.)
. Integration of supplier components, such as DC-to-DC converter and CD
Player mechanism into the manufacturing process.
. Training of local personnel on improving production control via SPC.
. Training of local personnel on radio electrical design, repair
techniques and end-of-line testing.
Audio Design and Manufacturing Technologies, Troy, MI
April 1985 - Jun 1986
Product Design Engineer
. Product Design Engineer responsible for electrical design, testing and
validation of various plug-in modules, part of Audio Mixing consoles
for the Radio and TV Broadcasting Industry.
Education:
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Master's Degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering from the
Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania.
1976 - 1982
Graduate of the prestigious Dale Carnegie course.
1994
Awards and Achievements:
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. Recipient of the prestigious Henry Ford Technology Award.
. Ford Customer Driven Quality Award.
. Recipient of US patent # 4,912,424 - "Audio Amplifier with Voltage
Limiting."
. Recipient of US patent # 6,134,192 - "Combined Multiple CD Player and
Radio Receiver."
. Multilingual: speak, read and write technical English, Romania,
Spanish, French and some Russian.
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