Engineer Design

Michael E. List

**** *** ******** **. **** 248-***-****

Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Home 810-***-****

Engineering Profile

Detail -driven engineer with 20 plus years experience, MS and BS degrees, Six Sigma and

Shainin Red X Certifications, and a track record of success in consistent achievement of

engineering project goals. Skilled problem identifier and troubleshooter able to pinpoint and

resolve errors in early stages to avoid time/cost expenditures. Efficient, organized individual with

success in coordinating efforts within teams to reach and surpass expectations. Expert level

skills in System level and Algorithm design, researching and testing.

Professional Experience

Delphi Corporation 1992 - Present

Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 Contract Engineer 1989 - 1992

Currently employed with Delphi Corporation as a Project Engineer where I have held numerous

assignments both within their Electronics and Safety division and currently within their Powertrain

division. Chronologically these assignments are as listed:

Diagnostic Control Development Engineer September 2006 – Present

Currently a member of the Diagnostic Algorithm Design Team.

• Accountable for all functional issues related to sensor-related subsystems and the interaction

of the subsystems with the overall Engine Management System software.

• Responsible for re-architecting the Rough Road Sensing Algorithm for improved efficiency

and flexibility.

• Followed EMS design process guidelines and deliverables for specification/model

requirements, calibration guidelines, parameter lists, and test plans.

• Participated in the submission of two Records of Invention.

System Design Engineer October 2001 – August 2006

A member of the Passive Occupant Detection Systems team responsible for GM and Nissan

vehicle platforms.

• Ensure that System Common Process deliverables are completed on time per the project

schedule and meet System Quality Assurance standards.

• Conduct design and peer reviews and supervised release of product calibrations.

• Maintain and release MPI information for product builds.

• Supported Lean Initiatives by integrating calibration activity into the site wide calibration

release process utilizing CAL-DS.

• Developed prototype humidity compensation software with PIC controller tools to understand

humidity compensation strategies.

Resident System Design Engineer August 1997 – September 2001

A resident engineer at Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems and a member of the Independent Test

and Verification Group responsible for Electric Power Steering system and software test activities.

• Developed and executed Functional Test Plans to ensure compliance with customer

generated requirements.

• Implemented testing scripts used to automate system level testing.

• Member of the Thermal Evaluation team and developed methodology to test and record

controller thermal performance.

• Performed liaison activities between Delphi Steering and Delphi Electronics and Safety for

systems related Electric Power Steering controller issues.

• Directed implementation of customer requirements into the steering controller hardware and

software and communicated cost and timing changes back to customer.

• Directed and assisted in Design Validation of Electric Power Steering controllers using

product hardware and software and simulation of vehicle environment.

Electrical System Design Engineer February 1994 - July 1997

Employed as an engineer assigned to assist Delphi Chassis Systems and a member of the

Electrical Systems group responsible for Antilock Braking System issues with GM midsize vehicle

platforms.

• Developed specifications for a microprocessor based vehicle control system including the

electrical interface, Electronic Control Unit, speed sensing subsystem and wiring

specifications.

• Performed analysis and in-vehicle test to facilitate vehicle control system design, including

voltage drop modeling and serial communication robustness.

• Directed in-vehicle electrical testing, analyzed vehicle test data and made recommendations

to improve system performance and reliability.

• Interfaced with customers and suppliers on vehicle electrical and sensor issues.

• Designed wire harnesses for special applications and vehicle builds.

Algorithm Design Engineer January 1989 - January 1994

Employed as an engineer assigned to assist Delphi Chassis Systems and a member of the

Diagnostic Controls group responsible for Anti-Lock Brake System diagnostic implementation and

testing for GM Saturn vehicle platform.

• Designed software to perform the active self-test of a microprocessor based vehicle control

system that used specialized sensors and actuators to prevent wheel lockup during braking.

• Analyzed the vehicle electrical and mechanical system design in order to provide for

detection and isolation of failure modes in real time.

• Analyzed the characteristics of the Electronic and Hydraulic Control Unit to determine the

input and feedback values that indicate a fault has occurred.

• Developed software specifications using structured analysis techniques and Cadre’s

Teamwork CASE tool.

• Developed and coded validation test software using 68HC11-assembly language for

temperature chamber test of electro-hydraulic actuator.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Saginaw Valley State University

Master of Science in Technological Processes from Saginaw Valley State University

Professional Development

Green Belt Certification, March 2006

Shainin Red X Certification, February 2008

Records of Invention

DP-316829 - Robust Synchronization of Diagnostic Information Among Powertrain Control

Modules.

DP-317822 - A Method To Detect The Presence Of A Water-Cooled Engine Supplemental

Heater.

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