Test Engineer Validation

Robert J. Brumer

**** ******* **. ********* ***** Michigan 48307 Cell: 810-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

Summary

Self-directed and detailed Design/Test Engineer with vast experience. Knowledgeable of hybrid systems. Effective at troubleshooting issues and recommend corrective actions. Excellent written and personal communication skills with a diverse population.

Education And Training

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

Master of Science in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Engineering

Advanced Battery Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles — Class Project

Developed a US vehicle drive cycle simulation using MATLAB and Simulink. Reviewed the effect on batteries for regenerative braking and tracked amperage. Developed and tested a flywheel designed to reduce battery discharge during acceleration/discharge for increased battery life.

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Electronic Technology

Training Includes: MATLAB & Simulink, SPC, CFD Testing, Visual Basic Programming, QS 9000/TS 16949, Microsoft Office Suite, Pascal Quick Basic/HT Basic, OBDI & OBDII,

Fuel Systems

Profile

•Perform detailed automotive tests such as Mass Air Flow and fuel injector for clients to include GM and Ford.

•Develop lab testing procedures to meet ISO standards and creating procedural manuals to assist staff.

•Prepare a variety of warranty and prototype testing reports to include the 8 Disciplines.

•Work with internal teams and engineers to develop root cause analysis on issues and recommend appropriate actions.

•Prepare management reports and track test result using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience

Revature (Contracted with Cognizant at Stellantis)

Test/ Validation Engineer April 2024 - Present

• Responsible for Determining the root cause of issues with CAN/LIN systems in the vehicle Architecture

•Learning about Stellantis vehicle architecture and what potential problems could be with vehicle architecture

•Reviewing OBD II potential issues with the system and reporting of issues in Stellantis Data base

Hardware Validation Engineer June 2022- March 2024

Forvia (Clarion Electronics)

Hardware Validation Engineer June 2022- March 2024

•Overseeing of DV/PV Environmental Validation Testing of Stellantis DCSD system with external outside Labs

•Quoting of Validation Testing Facilities for Honda/Stellantis/VW Projects

•Cordination of Environmental Validation DV/PV testing with Forvia China/India Teams

•Development of EMC testing Procedures and Testing Setups for VW Brazil Project for IVI

•Overseeing of EMC testing for VW Brazil project for IVI with external EMC Lab

Tianahi Electric/Angstrom Electric

Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills Michigan Oct 2020- May 2022

•Development of Internal Validation Lab for Wire Harnesses

-Writing of Internal Procedures for Environmental /Thermal Shock Chambers

-Ordering of Environmental /Thermal Shock Chambers

-Ordering of Magnification Equipment for wire harness testing /Writing Procedures

-Responsible for ISO 17025 Certification of the Lab & Equipment with Perry Johnson

-Responsible for cost comparisons for different outside external labs

•Cordination of DV/PV Validation of Wire Harnesses with external outside labs

Test Engineer American Axle (Contract) -

Rochester Hills Michigan, 2016-2020

•Responsible for DV and PV testing for Actuators for Ford and Chrysler

•Required to do DV and PV testing to DVP&R, and getting quotes from outside testing

•Issuing Purchase orders for outside testing

•Testing of Actuators for Ford and Chrysler,

•Internal Specifications, SAE Specifications, Durability testing,and Thermal Shock testing

•Functional testing of Actuators and writing Customer Reports

DVP & R Test Engineer Getrag Transmissions Corporations Sterling Heights, Michigan 2013- 2016

•Responsible for updating DVP and R for changes in current Transmission testing

•Writing DVP and R’s for changes in current Transmission

•Coordinating Current Vehicle Testing

•Dyno Rig testing of the Transmission

•Meeting with program management to discuss current Transmission testing and test timing

•Reviewing testing reports and DVP and R’s with Program Management and Ford Transmission Programs

Temporary Test Engineer/Validation Engineer Gibbs Sports Amphibians Auburn Hills, Michigan January 2013-November 2013

•Responsible for testing and validation of Quadski to engineering specifications

•Involved in DVP and R for Vehicle testing, Responsible for developing testing for the vehicle

•Responsible for Cold Water Exposure testing of the vehicle to internal Specifications

•Responsible for engineering reports, working with technicians to do vehicle testing

•Responsible for developing Durability tests for the life of the vehicle based on engineering requirements for both Land and Marine vehicles

•Responsible for setting up data Acquisition and Analyzing data for testing of Quadski

Test Engineer (Contract) TI Automotive Auburn Hills, Michigan 2011- 2012

•Involved in the testing of brake and HVAC systems to GM, Ford, and Chrysler Specs

•Responsible for Analyzing test data, writing engineering reports, and writing test requests for technicians to do the needed testing

•Responsible for setting up specific tests for engineering specs

•Troubleshooting of test equipment in order to get tests running

Test Engineer (Contract) Low temp Loop System General Motors Corporation

Warren, Michigan 2010-2011

•Involved in the testing of the low temperature loop system for the Hybrid Electrical Vehicle and pump testing for the system

•Responsible for analyzing test data and reporting back to the groupon test results

•Generating Engineering reports on data from the low temp loop testing used to support simulation models on the system.

Test Engineer (Contract), After Treatment System Eaton Corporation Southfield, Michigan 2008-2009

Involved in diesel fuel injector testing for the Eaton fuel dosing system

•Performed injector, spray pattern and heat/non-heat durability tests including benchmark testing

•Set up and ran fuel pump durability benchmarking tests using A & B comparison tests

•Conducted gage R&R studies on new mechanical injector test stand

•Handled truck and Dyno engine durability tests of injectors to monitor calibration over time

•Analyzed data and prepared written reports, and graphs using MATLAB Prepared customer engineering reports on fuel dosing system.

•Prepared a major benchmarking report for the senior engineer, regarding the type of pump to use for after treatment system

•Prepared a major comparison sheet with different criteria and based recommendations on results and costs.

•Qualified the entire after treatment system to include injector, block and pump

•Qualified seven systems with each taking up to four days and prepared related comprehensive reports.

Design/Test Engineer Hitachi Automotive Products

Farmington Hills, Michigan 2005-2006

•Performed Mass Air Flow Testing (MAF) and sensor calibration for GM and Ford

•Proved new master MAF sensors used in 5X5 calibration testing as well as prototype air induction systems and filter elements

•Interpolated the frequency or voltage data to generate a transfer function

•Performed warranty testing of MAFs and air induction systems and maintain related database to include visits to the GM Warranty Center

•Prepared special warranty reports for GM and Ford regarding the eight disciplines for senior management

•Wrote report on MAF on board diagnostic codes and potential problems and report on bore diameters on MAF output shifts over extended time period

•Prepared a variety of test reports

•Developed ISO procedures for the test lab and MAF test stands

•They included detailed steps with photos. Invited by management to join the ISO team because these processes improved efficiencies significantly.

•Created logbooks for MAF wire harnesses and bore diameters that improved efficiencies for lab technicians and testing procedures

Engineer, Fuel and Airflow Test Lab Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, Michigan 2003-2005

•Handled durability and specialty tests on fuel injectors and fuel pumps according to engineering specs and lab procedures

•Set up and ran carbon canister test stands

•Ensured test stands and testing environments were in control to meet required standards Calibrated load cells for testing

•Programmed carbon canister test stands for loading and purging fuel

•Performed injector leak testing on the Cosmo leak tester

•Work on software adjustments for improved efficiencies in testing aftermarket MAF calibration for race cars

•Trained employees on testing procedures and monitored their work. Prepares a variety of test result reports.

•Added a switch to the Druck system, after carefully reviewing schematics, to improve efficiencies

•It was so successful all four systems were converted

Engineer Best Products

Oak Park, Michigan 2002-2003

•Programmed MAF test stands for meter testing. Ensured they met SEESI standards

•Curve fit test data for MAF meters

•Drew and modified CAD drawings for MAFs

•Worked on circuit board layout

•Successful in quickly making adjustments to bring tests stands up to SEESI standards.

•Improved frequency meter testing, by developing best practice procedures, to allow for faster tests and improved man hours per test

Engineer Visteon

Dearborn, Michigan 2000-2001

•Tested spray pattern and flow of low-pressure direct injection (LPDI)

•Supervised nozzle testing of injector at Wayne State University to ensure testing was completed on time

•Set-up injector laboratory, designed laser cabinets for spray testing to improve efficiencies

•Wrote lab procedures to facilitate compliance for QS 9000 audits

Engineer Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, Michigan 1993-2000 Ran Ford’s Oxygen Sensor Lab.

•Responsible for testing oxygen sensors to Ford Engineering Specs Tested Heater Resistance of Sensor Tested Response time of sensor. Responsible for warranty issues.

•Wrote excel macro’s for testing

Engineer United Technologies Automotive

Detroit, Michigan 1992-1993

•Responsible for developing headliner in special R & D project

•Set up mold for testing

•Recorded materials used in process

•Recorded processes used to develop headliner

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