Engineer Electrical

Career Summary:

A results-oriented Electrical System Engineering Professional with over 14

years of successful experience in vehicle systems integration, validation

and feature functional testing. Strong technical leadership with vehicle

specific HS/MS-CAN messages and diagnostics skills. Exceptional team

building strength with recognized problem solving expertise. Self-motivated

and continually demonstrates the ability to meet timelines within budget.

Education:

Master of Science in Engineering Management, April 2002.

University of Michigan-Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate

Studies, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, December 1996

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan.

Work Experience:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, DEARBORN, MI (10/97-07/09)

VEV-Vehicle Evaluation Verification Vehicle Systems Engineer

(08/07-07/09)

Responsibilities include:

. Performed vehicle level feature functional validation tests for

all new models for 2010MY and beyond.

. Created a Master MS Project "Generic" Test plan that includes

maximum complexity test time and defined all configurations

required for all possible requirements/features on a vehicle.

. Determined and reported vehicle PASS/FAIL status to the management

based on the test results with the first cut root cause if there

to be a failure.

. Prepared all vehicles for SPDJB testing readiness - Method 3

configuration, New Boot loader download, Method 2 inhale/exhale,

programmed keypad for new modules, programmed/configured all tires

for TPMS testing.

. Performed SPDJB feature functional testing and RKE range testing

with all possible levels of SPDJB Micros and their respective

software versions.

. Conducted RQA on several Pre- and Post Durability vehicles,

reviewed all wire harnesses and packaging issues and their

resolution plans with the EDS engineers and suppliers.

. Executed a lead role in reduction of vehicle level testing by

replacing them with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Buck/Rig,

Electrical Breadboard or other lab testing.

EESE-North America Car Platform Infotainment Systems Engineer

(05/06-08/07)

Responsibilities include:

. Developed GAP radio and Center Stack Display Attributes

Engineering Specification (DAES).

. Performed ISDV testing on the 08MY infotainment System (e.g. NGN,

MGM-SYNC etc.) to functionally validate and ensure the software

consistency with IESS spec.

. Developed and maintained electrical and customer Body Network

Interfaces for the IESS specification.

. Created and managed Infotainment HS/MS-CAN message guide to ensure

their existence in the vehicle specific message list for the

Netcom Application Engineers to sign off on their respective

programs.

EESE-North America Car Platform Network Communication Engineer

(05/04-05/06)

Responsibilities include:

. Created and maintained Vehicle Serial Communications message lists

for primary networks implementing HS/MS-CAN, SCP, and UBP

protocols on vehicle programs.

. Developed and maintained vehicle specific Network Communications

DVP for diagnostic and multiplex testing of all primary networks.

. Performed Multiplex and Diagnostic DV testing on electrical

breadboards and test vehicles.

. Developed Vehicle Specific Configuration Specification and Work

Shop Manuals.

. Developed and assisted Vehicle Operation for End of Line (EOL) to

validate new Body/Chassis/Electrical EOL Test Strategies in

support of all prototype builds.

EESE-North America Car Platform Systems Engineer

(06/01-5/04)

Responsibilities include:

. Designed & released electrical/electronic system specifications

(EESS) & logical/physical subsystem schematics to support vehicle

design specification (VDS).

. Established functional test plans, conduct packaging feasibility

studies, and produce reports to ensure system compliance to system

design specification (SDS) requirements.

. Developed electrical breadboard to verify system design & validate

functional requirements.

. Developed boundary diagrams, p-diagrams, FMEAs and managed

supplier engineering Statement of Work and Target Agreement

development.

. Facilitated compatibility/reliability reviews, program action

meetings and technical design reviews (TDR).

. Delivered warranty improvements through in plant containment, root

cause analysis and unexpended warranty reduction utilizing Six

Sigma and 8-D methodology.

. Analyzed and maintained DVP&Rs, Deviations, SDS, Illustration

sheets, Health charts, Process Sheets, EDS harness drawings, WERS

Notices/Concerns, Component ICDs, CAE results.

EESE Systems Core & Applications CAE System Engineer

(6/99-06/01)

Responsibilities Include:

. Developed behavioral models for advanced prototype systems such as

Navigation System, Rear Audio Video Entertainment, Smart Wiper

System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System etc.

. Validated and tested functional specification using various CAE

simulation tools.

. Facilitated design level debugging of complex systems.

. Designed and simulated advanced user interfaces for various

systems.

. Administered and maintained software applications on multiple

platforms and provided user support and managed training classes.

Controls & Integrated Systems Controls Engineer

(7/98-6/99)

Responsibilities include:

. Developed various procedures to verify plant floor equipment

readiness for Y2K.

. Created and executed various lists of devices, applications, and

health charts.

. Identified steps required to mitigate risks to manufacturing

operations and estimated the time and cost to fix plant floor and

controls systems.

. Reviewed the manufacturing process of the tooling at the vendor's

shop.

Vehicle Operations General Office Process Engineer

(10/97-3/98)

Responsibilities include:

. Provided the required plant interfacing that involved upgrading

and installing windshield and backlight glass automation

equipment.

. Implemented new and innovative techniques to reach the

optimization of assembly process by integrating PCs, PLCs and

other control systems.

. Projects included capability studies in launch, data gathering and

coordination efforts between plant, vehicle operations and

vendors.

BRL & CO., ANN ARBOR, MI (3/98-7/98)

Controls Engineer

Responsibilities Include:

. Identified and analyzed possible barriers that may hinder the

development of the strategic solutions.

. Upgraded software specification and operation for control and

monitoring strategies.

. Engaged in a special purpose computing cost assessment and risks

in plant operations facilities and control areas.

D&B Engineering, Warren, MI (01/97-10/97)

Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities Include:

. Performed diagnostics / evaluation / fixes of various operational

issues (PLC5 & SLC-500 debugging).

. Assisted engineers on hydraulic, pneumatic and instrumentation

systems during installation and start up.

. Collected and displayed real time machine data using different

communication protocols (Ethernet, DH+, MB+ and serial

communication port RS 232-422).

Technical Skills:

Vector CAN, neo- VI PRO/RED, Vehicle Spy, NGS/WDS Diagnostic Tools, Ford

Vehicle Network Tool, CANdb++, Six Sigma Certification, C, Matlab, Unix,

Statemate, State-flow, Simulink, Altia graphical tool, Allen Bradley PLC,

MS-Office.

References: Available upon request.

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