Engineer Electrical

SUMMARY

A challenging full time position in the field of Electrical Engineering, working in the field of validation or System Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE

*/**** – 3/2017

A123 System’s (Contract)

Livonia, MI

Validation Engineer

Test, and Validation group

Worked with a cross-functional team to develop DVP&R

Worked with a cross-functional team to develop EMC plans for VDA and Tata products

Developed tests method for VDA and Tata products

Organize outsource tests with contracted test labs

Performed extensive system evaluations using CAN tools such as Vector CANalyzer

Work to resolve/report problem report during testing

Performed testing in internal test labs

Weekly reporting to management

3/2014 – 9/2015

GM (Contract)

Engineer Specialist

Warren, MI

Engineer

Group - Chassis Elect/Ctrls, 12V Elec Pwr/Func Safety (E0500)

Developed tests method for lead acid AGM batteries

Developed tests with 2014 Malibu, dual battery isolation module, for start stop system, using Vector CANape and ETAS tools.

12/2011 – 2/2014

XALT Energy (formerly Dow Kokam)

Lee Summitt, MO

Senior Validation Engineer

Responsible for Design Validation Plan (DVP) for automotive, grid storage and military battery packs

Specify tests and develop DVP test timeline

Program Aerovironment ABC-170 battery cyclers using ROS, and AVL 250kwatt Energy storage battery cycler using AVL lynx control system

Organize outsource tests with contracted test labs

Performed extensive system evaluations using CAN tools such as Vector CANoe

06/2010 – 12/2011

LG Chem Power Inc (Contract)

Troy, MI

Hardware Validation Engineer

Responsible for Design Validation Plan (DVP) for battery pack controller and associated hardware on two programs

Specify tests and develop DVP test timeline based on negotiated test quantities

Author test procedures and test reports

Tested and sourced relays and fuses for battery packs

Program Aerovironment ABC-150 battery cyclers using ROS, Agilent data acquisition units and Thermotron environmental chambers

Organize outsource tests with contracted test labs

Weekly reporting to customer

04/2006 – 05/2009

Cobasys LLC

Lake Orion, MI

Test Electrical Engineer (07/2008 – 05/2009)

Tested low and high voltage packs for evaluation, end of line, product validation and design validation

Performed evaluations on Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, modules, and cells, as well evaluations on Lithium Ion batteries and cells

Programmed and operated battery test equipment including Bitrode, Aerovironment ABC-150 / AV-900 and Maccor battery cyclers, Agilent data acquisition units and Thermotron environmental test chambers

Performed validation testing at outsourced labs including tests such as Over Charge, Over Discharge, Salt Fog, Intrusion, Crush, and EMC of various battery packs

Systems Electrical Engineer (04/2006 – 07/2008)

Integrated and tested all electrical sub-systems for GM Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Battery Pack utilizing A123 lithium ion battery cells

Collaborated with hardware engineer on new battery pack controller, cell balancing, cell voltage measurement, cell temperature measurement, and I/O for plug in charger

Designed wire harnesses for pack and released to suppliers for manufacture

Worked with a cross-functional engineering team to develop a battery monitoring and balancing system

Developed mini pack for testing of A123 cell technology

Worked with the purchasing department to source components and develop suppliers

Performed extensive system evaluations using CAN tools such as Vector CANalyzer

Participated on development of DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and test plans

11/1993 – 07/2005

Vultron, Incorporated

Auburn Hills, MI

Systems / Electrical Engineer

Led engineering teams on various projects

Designed battery back-up systems for controllers

Designed system-level prints for all products

Represented engineering for ISO9001 certification

Designed schematics

Designed printed circuit boards using integrated, digital, and analog circuits

Surface mount, through-hole and multi-layer boards

Designed circuits for dc-dc power supplies, driver, display, logic controllers, buffer boards, and power distribution boards

Designed mechanical layout and details of sign enclosure using sheet metal and various structural components

Developed alternative energy highway variable message signs for New Orleans Department of Transportation

SKILLS

Proficient in AutoCAD 2005, Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Viso

Familiar with, AutoCAD, Vector CANalyzer

EDUCATION

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI

Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology

Associate of Electrical Engineering Technology

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