Engineer Engineering

Jiaxi (Austin) Li

734-***-**** • *******@*****.*** • 1915 Pointe Lane Apt 203, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105

EDUCATION

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• Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering, Overall GPA: 3.6, Scholarship in 2012

• Courses include GD&T, Thermodynamics, CAD, Fundamentals of machine design, Principles of automobile

engine, and Automobile construction

2012-Present University of Michigan Expected Dec 2013

• Master of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering (concentration in automobiles), Overall GPA: 3.7

• Relevant courses: Automatic transmission, Hybrid vehicle, Vehicle Control System and Battery Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

5-8/2013 BRIDGESTONE APM COMPANY Findlay, OH

Testing and Product Engineering Intern

• Created test plans, ran experiments to measure static stiffness, dynamic stiffness, damping, and tan delta

• Designed a test fixture prototype with SolidWorks. The test fixture fastens the part on to a testing machine

• Reorganized and cleaned warranty data systems of anti-vibration parts with a total value of $1.5 million by

mileage, location, VIN, and life

• Performed engineering calculations to research the feasibility of integrating similar parts and materials

7-8/2012 GAC TOYOTA MOTOR CO., Ltd Guangzhou, China

Quality Intern

• Inspected Camry and Highlander engine block and cylinder head and determined the root cause for quality

problems, gathered and analyzed data, and implemented corrective action plans to reduce resulting waste

• Participated and lead problem-solving activities in the Die Cast area

• Performed Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) to ensure the identification of quality failure concerns

for both manufactured parts and mold assemblies

9/2008-6/2011 TUANJIE AUTO Co., Ltd. Guangzhou, China

Design Intern

• Equipped heavy duty tractor trailer with Allison Transmission, increased the towing capacity from 50 tons to

350 tons and reduced the purchase price by 60%

• Integrated the cooling system of engine and transmission to increase thermal efficiency and simplify structure

• Promoted heavy duty tractor trailer to logistic companies

RESEARCH PROJECTS

1-4/2013 HYBRIDIZATION OF CORVETTE

• Modeled the hybridized Corvette, implementing power-split hybrid configuration based on Toyota Prius

• Developed ECMS (Equivalent Consumption Minimization Strategy) algorithms with Matlab/Simulink

• Achieved 30% of fuel economy improvement comparing to the ICE Corvette, testing on EPA cycles

1-4/2013 ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM

• Created a full hydraulic clutch control system with Matlab/Simulink

• Compared fill time and robustness between PPC (Proportional Pressure Control) and PWM (Pulse Width

Modulated) solenoid

• Analyzed overshoot, force, and response time of spool valve with and without supply orifice and wave plate

9-12/2012 COMPARING THE ENERGY IMPACT OF TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGIES

• Created the automatic transmission model, ranging from 4 speed to 30 speed, and CVT (Continuously Variable

Transmission) with Matlab/Simulink

• Performed EPA cycles testing to compare the fuel economy and carbon footprint of Chrysler 300 equipped

with automatic transmission (4 to 30 speed) and CVT

9/2011-6/2012 FORMULA SAE SUSPENSION DESIGN

• Designed the unequal A-arms suspension of Formula SAE with ADAMS

• Performed parallel travel test on the suspension and identified the potential geometry improvement

• Optimized the toe, camber, kingpin inclination, and caster angle of the suspension model

SKILLS & PERSONAL INFO

Professional Skills: AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, ADAMS, Matlab/Simulink, C program, Microsoft Office

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Licenses: Automotive Mechanic Certificate (medium skill/advanced skill), Pro/Engineer Certificate

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Languages: English, Full Professional Proficiency, Mandarin and Cantonese, Native

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