Engineer Quality

Sangeetha Kuttiappan

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linkedin.com/in/sangeetha-kuttiappan 248-***-**** add5n9@r.postjobfree.com Dedicated and result oriented professional actively seeking opportunities in the industry as Technical Autor/Writer with 3+ years of experience in Software Development Process, Quality, Test and Technical Writing. Profile Summary

• IEEE certificate for Automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262) Control Systems Engineering

• Hands on experience in implementing CMMI practices and verifying/ensuring conformance to various standards

• Hands on experience conducting cross departmental training on process and other relevant industrial standards

• Created Quality Assurance plans and audited projects according to internal standards and industry guidelines

• Performed metrics analysis at organizational level to establish performance trends and trigger necessary corrective/preventive actions

• Root Cause Analysis to monitor project performance

• Provided training and orientation on QMS/CMMI to internal and external personnel

• Extensively worked in Quality Assurance using testing methods for both manual and automation tests with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Experience in Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Testing, Production and Maintenance Methods using Waterfall, CMMI, and Agile/Scrum

• Knowledge on ASPICE

Skill Matrix

Standards ISO 26262,CMMI-DEV v1.2, v1.3, ISO9001:2015 Hardware Woodward ECU, Kvaser CAN, HIL System

Software Tools MATLAB, Simulink, MotoHawk (Model-based Design Tool), MotoTune (Calibration Tool), CANKing, medini analyze, FrameMaker, RoboHelp,

MS Visio, Jira, MS Office (2010)

CM Tools XPRESS, PULSE, SharePoint

Languages/Technology Embedded C, UNIX, Python Script, Knowledge on Embedded Systems Certifications

• “Fundamentals of Automotive Functional Safety Control Systems using ISO 26262” IEEE Certificate of Completion course – LHP Engineering Solutions, LHPU, Pontiac, MI

• Completed a course on Technical Writing - Techno point, Bangalore, India

• Completed Level 'A1' in German language - Goethe-Institute, Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore, India Educational Qualifications

Master of Science in Applied Electronics Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India Bachelor of Science in Electronics Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India Professional Experience

Controls Engineer Trainee LHP Engineering Solutions - LHPU, Pontiac, MI Feb 2020 to Present Functional Safety for Electronic Throttle Body

• Prepared Functional Safety Plan for Electronic Throttle Controller based on ISO 26262

• Determined ASIL through HARA and derive the Functional Safety Requirements (FSR) from Functional Safety Concept and derive the Technical Safety Requirements (TSR).

• Performed System Safety analysis (FTA, FMEDA)

• Developed test cases to verify the TSRs and created traceability report Development of PID Electronic Throttle Controller

• Designed a PI Controller model using MATLAB and Simulink and performed Model-In-Loop (MIL), Hardware-In- Loop (HIL) and Software-In-Loop (SIL) simulations

• Implemented PI Control Loop to determine Duty Cycle from Acceleration Pedal Position (APP) and Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) using MATLAB and Simulink, MotoHawk and MotoTune

• Implemented different techniques to improve PI controller model (Gain Scheduling, Saturation, Anti-Windup) and tuned the PI Controller

• Established CAN Communication between two ECUs to control the throttle position Development of Minimum and Maximum Governor Control Models

• Developed Simulink models for MinGov and MaxGov for controlling Fuel per Cylinder and engine RPM

• Calibrated and tuned the model using MotoTune calibration tool for Model-In-Loop testing

• Tested final control model on a GM Ecotec 2.4L gasoline engine at different load conditions Technical Writer Techno point (Client: Motorola) Apr 2010 to Aug 2010

• Created user manual for RoboHelp using Adobe FrameMaker

• Created templates and layouts for structuring new technical documentation with Adobe FrameMaker

• Cut the size of an outdated 1000+ page reference guide in half by removing duplicate information, editing content for relevancy and overhauling the formatting Software Quality Assurance Engineer Aricent Technologies Mar 2008 to Jul 2009

• Consolidated the issues/non-conformists/initiatives triggered by the SQA team over a bi-monthly period and convey the same to the senior management

• Triggered various improvement initiatives within the SQA team as well as the project teams

• Planned and carried out the audits of the support groups

• Conducted audits to bring in visibility to process compliance and tracked the reported non-compliances to closure on-time, for the projects/support groups

• Trained personnel on ‘Quality Management System’ and consistently voted as best internal quality trainer in accordance with feedback received

• Assisted project teams in process implementation, planning, root cause analysis System Test Engineer RIL Sept 2007 to Feb 2008

• Preparation of system test specification and test report for an ultrasonic parking guide system

• Performed system testing (Black Box Testing), vehicle test

• Updated bug report and communicated with development team Quality Engineer IHS Markit May 2006 to Aug 2007

• Analyzed the electronic component data sheet and captured the technical parameters with respect to RoHS compliance, quality checked and LVQ updates for electronic components referring the manufacture website.

• Prepared Work Instructions for the team that improved productivity.

• Responsible for tracking and meeting the weekly delivery numbers as per delivery schedule and communicated with team leads and team members.

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