SUMMARY:
*+ years of Experience in Vehicle assembly, Powertrain Testing and Validation in Automotive industry
Strong knowledge in powertrain and Chassis, test and Validate new INT software in new model
Implemented communication/diagnostic protocols, Calibration of ECM – ETAS/ INCA, Mototune for calibration, use of CANape for data analysis
Test and validated the measurement from reading equipment- Flexray to capture the event that causes error
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Thermals January 2016 – December 2017
Course work: Automotive Control systems, Advance Thermodynamics, Fluid dynamics, IC Engines, Combustions & emissions
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI GPA 3.1
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering July 2011 - May 2015
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Tirupati GPA 3.6
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
BMW of NA LLC, Woodcliff Lake, NJ December 2018 – Present
Senior Product Development Engineer, EG-8-US-1
EA&EF (Powertrain & Chassis)
Verifying powertrain and driving dynamic systems and functions, and collaborating on optimization with relevant BMW AG departments
Read out of data through OBD and xoraya data unit using Brain tools after the test drive
Measurement of Pothole data through impact was taken by dampers and from Kafas cameras to make dampers work accordingly to avoid damage using CANape, Connecting Flexray on G12(7-series) LCI
Tested the integration software MSA (Automatic engine start-Stop) function on G20, Validated the results
Tested and validated test cases of TCM2(Telematics control module) for RES function using BMW connected APP
Record and validation of measurement equipment from Xoraya, Vigem data storage devices
Flash of new software (Kafas Cameras) Using E-sys and clearing of errors using INPA and brain tools
Test and validation of stabilizer bars, Dampers in new models using various test cases, Analysis and report of dampers function during impact caused by potholes
Tested the new software function on G30 to validate Max- E pro function includes Sailing, Regen braking
Performed various tests cases include Remote engine start, tire tests and on TPMS monitoring systems
Support BMW NA and BMW AG by sharing technical and market knowledge - Competitor analysis
Performing customer and market research, competitor analysis
Honda of America Manufacturing, Marysville, OH April 2018 – October 2018 Product Testing
Executed test plans and CBU (complete built up) to evaluate new model
Preparing engine/vehicle test equipment, conducting tests, summarizing test results and verifying test accuracy
Conducted design validation and Dyno tests, and assessed results including Vibration, High accelerated life test, Durability. Solved any issues found during the product validation tests, Mentioning on FIC sheet
Test and Validate the new software and make sure working of test cases, ensure the software for production
Worked on SRS systems of Acura ILX installing and validation of torque measurement on crash sensors and ECU
Reviewed risk assessment, safety manual of component received from supplier, and determine the safe state conditions based on the ASIL level of component
Developed and validated works such as FMEA, DVPR and Responsible for application and design
Provided Technical support in the assembly shop floor with Co-Ordinator’s
LHP Engineering Solutions, Pontiac, MI December 2017 – March 2018
“Fundamentals of Control Systems – Gasoline” SAE Certificate of mastery course
Certification: “Fundamentals of Automotive Functional Safety Control Systems ISO 26262” - #100371
Implemented control strategy and successfully ran the GM gasoline engine in all speed modes by establishing CAN communications, PID controller on the engine
Flashed engine control software and machine control software onto their respective ECM’s (electronic control modules) and validated their functions, Calibrated and tuned engine controller using MotoTune
ECU functionality was tested through HIL simulation in real time during the ECU software development
Developed model-based engine controls strategy of throttle and fuel injection system using Simulink and MotoHawk
Designed a state machine in Simulink to control the stall, Crank and run stages of a 2.5L GM Gasoline engine by controlling the amount of fuel injected, throttle position percentage and spark timing
Implemented a distribution feedback control system using Can communication between their ECUs, and monitored the messages using CANKing
Developed test cases and performed manual and automatic testing of Controls in car using CANoe
Monitored CAN messages using Kvaser’s Canking and observed the impact of these messages on the module
Amara Raja Group, Tirupati, India December 2014 – November 2015
Test and Validation Engineer
Assisted in performing durability and reliability validation tests on ECU's before implementing for mass production
Hands-on experience working with embedded hardware design, Integrated circuits and PCB design
Interacted with cross-functional teams and engineers to resolve critical field issues, provided comprehensive diagnosis report on findings
Ensured the timely reports of test delays, DVP test failures and escalated for resolution to Chief Engineer
Developed GD&T and write engineering work order (EWO) and responsible for planning, validating and implementing cost reduction activities.
Tested and calibrated the mechanical and electromechanical test equipment, performed troubleshooting and assisted engineering in procedure development
CAN, LIN, and most bus communicating systems and interfacing it to the PCU of electrical system
Maintained accurate records of test results and report results to appropriate development or engineering
PROJECT WORK:
Distributed Control System for Electronic Throttle and CAN Communication February 2018
Developed a feedback PI electronic throttle controller using Simulink and MotoHawk blocks
Calibrated the control system using MotoTune, tested and validated controller using throttle valve
Learned about the instabilities encountered in feedback PI control system and ways to eliminate them
Development of Gasoline Engine Speed Control System January 2018
Designed engine PID controller, plant model, and Engine Position Tracking (EPT) system for a Gasoline engine using MotoHawk, MotoTune, and Simulink
Developed a state machine for stall, crank, run, and overload states and calibrated engine for different states
Monitored, Calibrated the engine control system so the engine wouldn’t crank once it goes to run stage
Control of truck door using PLC program (Control system class) October 2017 – November 2017
Developed a prototype using 12V DC geared motor, limit switches, rack and gear
Connected all components include ON/OFF, stop push buttons were placed to control the door mechanism
Programmed ladder logic in Rockwell RSlogix 500 and downloaded to PLC unit, ran the project successfully
Checked for bugs and errors using RSlogix Emulator and live functionality was observed through Factory talk
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Software: MATLAB, RSLogix 500 - PLC, PLM Suite, Doors IBM platform, Factory Talk, CATIA v5, AutoCAD, Ansys, MS Office
Computational Tools: Simulink, ETAS/INCA, MotoHawk, MotoTune, CanKing, CANape, CANalyzer
CERTIFICATION:
MATLAB programming - Coursovie, License-10983220 November 2017
SIMULINK - Udemy, License UC-IVL66W19 December 2017
PLC Programming - Udemy, License UC-SM1P3WHW February 2018