John Fahd
*** *’Andrea Court Windsor, Ontario N*G 2N3
Cell: 519-***-**** - E-Mail: *********@*******.***
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Over 20 years of experience including experience in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Design, Development,
Integration and Testing. World Class Experience in Electrification of Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Components. Strong experience in Electrical Laboratory Setup, Operation and Maintenance. Strong
analytical and problem solving skills. Expert in the subject of incorporating Micro-Processors, Micro-
Controllers, EPROMs, and FPGAs in Digital Modules. Proven track records in converting High Voltage
to Low Voltage in Automotive Applications. Expert Design and Installation of Closed Circuits and
Telecommunication Networks. World class experience in Automotive Electronics such as RF,
Infotainment, Remote Entries, and Security System.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Communications Engineering (Honors), University of Cairo,
Egypt
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project and Visio; Open Office, Windows XP,
Matlab/Simulink, Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements Systems (DOORS), Team Center (TC),
Visualization Mockup.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
GENERAL MOTORS (Contractor), Warren, MI May 2014 – Oct. 2014
Electrical Vehicle Validation Engineer
• Created the Learning Analysis/Development/Validation Plan (LADV) for the Electrical
organization for Next Gen Cadillac CTS and CTS-V programs.
• Created and maintained vehicle schedules from LADV plan for the Electrical SMT
(System Management Team) to execute vehicle validation for each program.
• Created and submitted Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (MVSS) documentation for each
vehicle program in GDM system.
• Created and presented core Product Development Team (PDT) presentations for
Electrical Validation status to review with the Electrical Development/Validation and System
Management Teams.
• Presented Electrical Validation status to Program Validation Teams, Vehicle Chief
Engineer meetings and at System Status Reviews.
• Worked with the Electrical Validation group to determine input for the Vehicle Systems
Engineer and Program Validation Engineer for Change Requests and Decision Notices.
• Maintained Electrical SMT portion of the Performance and Quality Management System
(PQMS).
GENERAL DYNAMICS (Contractor), Sterling Heights, MI June 2004 –
May 2014
Senior Electrical and Hardware Engineer
• Perform Electrical and Electronics Circuits Design for Environmental Control System
(ECS) and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) subsystems and components for
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Programs.
• Design HV to LV Converts.
• Analyze Discreet/Complex Digital Circuits (micro-processors, micro-controllers, various
memory technologies, various communication interfaces, etc.).
• Analyze Discreet/Complex Analog Circuits (power supplies, power converters, analog-to-
digital/digital-to-analog converters, audio and video front ends, video drivers, etc.).
• Generate and review design documentation per company standard processes, such as,
requirements specifications, hardware design documents, designer verification reports, test
reports, and technical notes.
• Generate Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Root Cause Analysis
reports.
• Gather data and analyze information, as well as assist in project planning and status
reporting.
• Lead the setup and testing of high voltage-driven HVAC components (compressors, fans,
etc.).
• Analyze components Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) compatibility designs.
• Design, build and operate a High Voltage Subsystems Laboratory capable of testing high
power density components such as motor drives and programmable load controllers.
• Design and support fielding of Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and other
Programmable Logic Platforms.
ABL ELECTRONICS, Madison Heights, MI Mar. 2001 -
June 2004
Electronic Engineer
• Supervised maintenance of projection televisions, color televisions, plasma televisions,
H.D.T.V. and audio systems.
• Designed, maintained digital, analog boards and electronic equipment.
• Worked closely with customers to provide the highest level of customer support and
satisfaction.
• Maintained records of equipment installed, serviced or repaired.
• Assumed responsibility to setup and operate test equipments such as: digital
oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer and signal generators.
• Assumed responsibility to read and interpret schematics.
• Maintained customer relationship to survey quality satisfaction assurance, maximize
productivity and reduce costs.
• Assembled various product models according to product specifications.
CIRCUIT CITY, Canton, MI Nov. 1999 – Mar. 2001
Electronic Engineer
• Supervised regional repairs and maintenance of all brand name televisions and projectors.
• Designed and maintained digital/analog boards and electronics equipment.
• Set up and operated specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze
the performance of electrical and electronic components and systems.
• Collected and compiled operational data and prepared estimates, schedules, budgets,
specifications and reports.