Development Engineer Calibration Engineer

Education

Saginaw Valley State

University

Sept. 1996 - May 1999

BSME

Mott Community College

Sept 1992 – May 1995

Skills

• Experience with calibration

tools like INCA and MDA

• Experience with SAE J1979

and GST/DSAT

• MS Office

• Experience in developing

diagnostic requirements and

software implementation in

line with OBD II regulations.

• Good understanding of DTC

proposal requirements, MIL

and other warning lamp

requirements.

• Good knowledge of

Automatic Transmission

components and diagnostic

control strategies.

• Experience in various CAN

communication protocols

and usage of tools like

CANalyzer and VSPY.

• Familiarity with Agile

methodology.

• Strong written and verbal

communication skills.

Bryan L. Robertson

Lead Transmission Diagnostic Calibrator

• Email: *************@*****.***

• Phone number: 989-***-****

• Address: 9795 Busch Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415

Experience

Lead Transmission Diagnostic Calibration Engineer

General Motors, July 2008 – February 2023

• Worked with cross-functional and global teams to calibrate automatic transmission OBD diagnostics.

• Performed vehicle-level testing and calibration

optimization, dynamometer and simulation work,

software development and systems optimization.

• Worked with Controls Software teams to develop

solutions and implement continuous improvement

actions.

• Supported calibration teams with necessary

information/inputs, review and track diagnostic issues and propose corrective actions.

• Responsible for creating Design Change requests for implementing new diagnostic strategies/improvement to existing strategies.

• Collaborate with Transmission Systems Engineering to diagnose field issues.

• Developed and validated powertrain calibrations for Clutch-to-Clutch, CVT and DCT transmission

applications.

• Supported the BPIM Software and Calibration

development of the OBD Transmission diagnostics for the eAsisist Hybrid GMC Seirra, Buick Lacrosse and Chevy Malibu.

• Supported Purchased 8spd FWD, 8spd RWD and CVT

transmission programs for diagnostic controls

software development, analyze the supplier proposed diagnostics for each component and ensure

adherence to OBD checklist as defined by CARB,

• Strong critical problem-

solving skills.

• Knowledge of SAE standards

like SAE J1979, SAE J2012,

SAE J1968.

• Experience in Functional

Safety development and

knowledge of ISO 26262.

• Experience in FMEA, FMEDA

and FTA. Familiarity with

Agile methodology.

• CRETA Calibration Release

Tool

• Program Management

• IBM Rational Team Concert

• IBM Rational DOORs

• IBM Rational Synergy

• DFSS Black Belt

• HIL Hardware in the Loop

• Root Cause Analysis

• Matlab Simulink

• Amesim/GMsim

• Vector/Intrepid

• C+/Python

Hobbies

• Auto maintenance and

repair

• Oval track racing

• Camping

• Gardening

• BSA Scout Leader

review DTC and MIL proposal and discuss with OBD

Strategist team for approval and ensuring a compliant diagnostic strategy.

• Supported cross-functional software development

teams.

• Supported Function Safety Team with Testing.

• Created CUGs (Calibration User Guides) and Flow

Charts for all TCM DTCs for CVT.

GF6 Transmission Controls Development Engineer

General Motors, January 2005 – July 2008

• Lead the development of Controls Architecture for GF6 transmission for the Calibration Engineering

Team.

• Support software validation requirements.

• Work under the confines of the project schedule and budget.

• Problem-solve with Calibration Engineering Team, debug software issues, and update all appropriate

documentation.

• Program control systems for valve-body, wave plates and along with test all electrical devices.

• Ensure the electrical and hydraulic design is

functional, robust, and cost effective.

Test Development Engineer

Epcom Corp contracted to General Motors

September 2000 – January 2005

• Provide daily support for Dynamometer Laboratory.

• Trouble shoot issues in Dynamometer test cells.

• Develop test procedures for product groups.

Test Technician

Epcom Corp contracted to General Motors

May 2000 – September 2000

• Perform Development test for engineering teams in dynamometer laboratory.

• Operate a dynamometer to run spin loss tests on

transmissions.

• Gather, interpret, and report data of development tests for Product Engineering Teams.

Crew Chief/Mechanic/Fabricator/Tire Specialist

Go-Go Motorsports,

August 1998 – May 2000

• In charge of the fabrication, assembly, and

maintenance of all aspects of an ASA stock car.

• Managed and supervised the tire program.

• Assisted with the chassis setup in the shop and at the track.

• Responsible for creating and organizing the race team.

• Front tire changer on race day.

Mechanic/Fabricator/Tire Specialist

Senneker Motorsports

August 1997 – August 1998

• Assisted with the maintenance of an ASA stock car at the shop and at the track.

• Managed and supervised the tire program.

• Assisted with the chassis setup.

• Front tire changer on race day.

Mechanic/Fabricator/Engine Builder

Precision Engineered Performance,

May 1995 – August 1997

• Fabricate Drag race and oval track racecars.

• Assemble race engines.

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