Control Specialist Validation Engineer

Toma Gjurashaj

***** ********* ***. – Fraser MI *8026

**************@*****.***

Cell 586-***-****

Professional Profile

Experienced electronics engineer with over 35 years in the automotive industry. Vast knowledge in infotainment & telematics cellular / bluetooth software and data testing. Highly skilled in soldering, schematics reading, quality control, electronics calibration & component testing. Additional experiences in multi-meter, oscilloscopes, ohmmeter & logic probe, automotive quality & safety testing, seating, cluster validation (instrument Panel), circuit boards & wire harnesses. familiar with Nuance, GMLAN, LAN, LIN, NeoVI, CAN, ADAS systems, Linux, android platform, vehicle Spy 3, QNX, dSPACE, HIL(Hardware in a Loop) and various test equipment and tools. Excellent Communication Skills. DVP&R systems.

Education

ITT Technical Institute, - Troy, Michigan

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science - Electronics Engineering

September 1989 - September 1993

Experience

Stellantis

Detroit, Michigan-10/2020 to 02/2023

Quality Control Specialist/Validation Supervisor

Responsible for 90 People performing Quality Checks of jobs in assembly and stamping operations, Cert line, Infotainment and Telematics, BSR, Rolls, and ADAS, dSPACE

Responsible for maintaining of 5S Standards.

Maintaining the Highest level of Quality Product

Adhering to the work performance Documentation

Adhering to all work safety protocols

Insight Global/ General Motors Contract

Warren, Michigan - 09/2019 to 10/2020

Manufacturing Engineer

Owner of ELO )End of Line Testing) with Testing Supplies Lab Where The End of line tested were Built. TPI

Responsible for Making sure Suppliers have the Proper Specifications In Building of Testers

Ensuring Suppliers have the necessary Equipment For Building of Testers Such as Wire harness, Connectors

Supporting All end of line Testing, Failure Analysis, Implementing Improvements includes Ecats tester hardware, Support error Free Diagnostics

Responsible for customer buyouts

Kelly Engineering/A123 Systems Contract

Auburn Hills, Michigan - 12/2017 to 07/2019

Validation Engineer-Electronics Device Module (EDM)

Perform validation for EDM modules

Working on a Battery Platform

Validation of Test plans and Test procedures

Interpret wiring prints, component technical specifications, electric schematics, and software requirements to conduct hardware module designs

Analyzing supplier quotes for and issuing PO’s

Acro Services/Continental Automotive Contract

Auburn Hills, Michigan - 08/2016 to 12/17

Validation Engineer - Engine Control Unit (ECU)

Perform validation for ECU modules in a Lab Environment

Working on the powertrain platform

Validation of test plans and test procedures

Designing, developing, validating, calibration, and releasing ECU’s

Interpret wiring prints, component technical specifications, electric schematics, and software requirements to conduct hardware module designs

Working with CAN-FD/LIN dSPACE communications using Intrepid VSPY and Vector CAPL for diagnostics

Analyzing supplier quotes for tooling/design and issuing PO’s

American Cyber Systems/Panasonic Automotive Contract

Farmington Hills, Michigan - 07/15 to 7/2016

Validation Engineer Infotainment and Telematics System

Performed validation for the Chrysler HMI product ( Uconnect Connected Service)

Experienced in Bug Tracking Systems

Validation of cellular Bluetooth products

Validation of ECU (Electronic Control Unit) navigation systems, radio head units and others

Familiar with soft wares, NeoVI, GMLAN, QNX, ALM, Vehicle spy and Value Can

Experience with Apple car play, hands free devises, bench testing and automation testing

Cognizant Technology Solutions/FCA/Ford Contract

Auburn Hills, Michigan - 07/2014 to 06/2015

Lead Qualification Engineer Infotainment and Telematics Uconnect Systems and Connected Services

Worked with UAA 2.0 via mobile application

Writing of qualification plan for RU PHEV

Design and Development in an Lab Environment

Experienced in Bug Tracking Systems

Experience in VR (Voice Recognition) Bluetooth, navigation, media, remote services

Experience with bench testing and in vehicle testing

Write and review qualification plans for RU PHEV

Review and approve test plans and test cases for RU PHEV

Oversee as well as the training of the validation process

Held and lead meetings for the UAA.2.0 as well as the RU PHEV project

Element 11/Panasonic Automotive Contract

Farmington Hills Michigan - 12/2013 to 07/2014

Validation Engineer Infotainment and Telematics System

Perform validation for GM Products

Validate With Bluetooth devices, navigation systems, radio head units well as other devices

Experience in using CANoe/CANanalyzer, GMLAN

Managed validation schedule

Design And Development

Experience in validation of component/modules

Lead validation team throughout process

Magneti Marelli Contract

09/2011 to 12/2013

Lead Validation Engineer Infotainment and Telematics System

Perform validation for the Paccar and Fiat Blue & Me Project

Validate with Bluetooth devices and navigation systems, radio head units well as other devices

Experience in Using CANoe/CANanalyzer

Managed validation schedule Test Lab

Super Fair Cellular

Ferndale Michigan - 03/2008 to 08/2011

Test Technician

Test all functions of cellular phones as well as clearing all data

Working with various cellular phones as well as all carriers

Validating every aspect of phone functions

Faurecia Interior Systems

Troy, Michigan - 03/2004 to 03/2008

GAP Leader

Promoted from Assembler to Leadership role within three months

Implemented safety procedures to improve on safety

Implemented improved efficient procedures and standards

Lead production team meetings

Assist supervisors in daily production scheduling as well as logistics

Assign responsibility and trained new employees team members

Assist engineers in quality assurance procedures

Automotive manufacturing and robotics lead

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