Product Development Calibration Engineer

Jonathan R. Green

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OBJECTIVE:

Powertrain product development position involving calibration, data acquisition and issue resolution. Job Related Summary:

• 10+ years of experience as a Powertrain Project/Calibration Engineer

• Achieved development driveability targets using Matlab based scripts, ETAS, and Exel to generate calibration couter measures

• Resolved customer quality concerns by providing calibration counter measures to address customer related concerns

• Enhanced department efficiency by developing a web based ‘living document’ repository for powertrain calibration data

(specifications, issues/counter measures, calibration procedures)

• 2+ years testing and evaluating control strategies for HEV electrified components such as batteries, AC/DC converters/ Motors

• Benchmarked gasoline/HEV/Hybrid vehicles for understanding of powertrain control strategies EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Akkodis, Auburn Hills, MI

07/2024 - Current - Calibration Engineer Diesel Engine Systems (Ford Motor Dearborn, MI)

· Leading calibration feature team members with providing and managing routine calibration updates (hex files)

· Evaluating snd Validating new system features and software in vehicles and dyno via flashing and data collection

· Managing a calibration progression trail by generating routine file compare and calibration variable ownership/conflict reports Segula, Livonia, MI

10/2023 - 07/2024 - Development Engineer Transmission Systems (Stellantis Auburn Hills, MI)

· Leading dynomometer transmission DVP&R tasks (issue resolution, technician eforts, data analysis, project management).

· Conducting high energy testing for clutch durability and system thermal management

· Performing root cause analysis for 9 spd and 8 spd customer issues Kyyba Inc., Farmington Hills, MI

07/2021 - 07/2023 - Project Engineer Transmission Systems (Toyota Technical Center Ann Arbor, MI)

· Performed data acquisition/analysis of data taken for key driveability requirements.

· Validated/Evaluated production level shift shedule calibrations according to drivability requirements.

· Created a Matlab based script for automating necessary steps involed in the data analysis process.

· Led road load validation testing of production level vehicles including leading program management of supplier activities. HATCI, Superior Township, MI

05/2014 - 08/2020 - Project Engineer Transmission Systems

· Resolved shift quality issues through making appropriate power on downshift clutch control calibration changes.

· Performed data acquisition/analysis to communicate shift quality status to local management and international teams.

· Validated/Evaluated production level clutch control calibrations for new model program launches.

· Validated clutch control shift adaptation strategy for MIN/MAX tolerance transmissions.

· Analyzed latest technological clutch control strategies and features through benchmarking.

· Conducted numerous driving maneuvers on vehicles to generate standard performance metrics.

· Evaluated durability fleet vehicles by leading tear down tasks and provided assessments via official reports.

· Analyzed upcoming market trends regarding new transmission and controls technologies (BEV/HEV/Conventional Vehicles). ZF North America, Northville, MI 05/2013 – 05/2014 Trans Calibration Resident Engineer

· Provided on site 9spd ATSYS support by performing calibration updates via flashing.

· Performed transmission clutch adaptation procedures for both new model production and customer vehicles.

· Conducted various diagnostic related efforts to resolve issues raised by OEM. Tata Technologies, Novi, MI 08/2009 – 05/2013 Transmission Calibration Engineer

· Calibrated both current production and post production improvements for clutch control and shift schedules

· Optimized drivability and fuel economy for large engine RWD/4WD applications through shift schedule development

· Performed shift scheduling and clutch control base development on a powertrain dynamometer using ETAS/INCA tools General Motors, Milford, MI 04/2007 – 04/2009 Transmission Calibration Engineer

· Benchmarked shift schedules for 2010 MY luxury sedan – FE (converter/ 2nd gear starts)

· Generated shift energy analysis, altitude and hot testing for 2010 MY sign-off requirements

· Resolved JD Power transmission calibration issues for 2008/ 2009 MY 6spd applications.

· Drove new drivability acceleration metrics which lead to improved customer satisfaction. Ford Motor Company, Livonia, MI 04/2002 – 03/2007 Transmission Calibration Engineer

· Provided resolution for production issues by correlating tracked warranty with calibration efforts.

· Released transmission calibrations for 2004 to 2009 MY V8 applications with use of Matlab based software.

· Led case studies to improve fuel economy and material/ component durability. Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 10/1999 – 04/2002 Engine Calibration Engineer

· Conducted hot and altitude development for 2001 to 2004 V6 SUV applications.

· Used software to virtually debug engine control software and generate dyno base calibrations (HIL/SIL).

· Performed engine accessory torque load verification/validation tests to evaluate robustness of torque control calibration.

· Calibrated base tables for catalyst temperature model using analysis of catalyst temperature data.

· Generated a web based resource for managing calibration information according to revision level and powertrain. Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 10/1993 – 10/1999 Tooling Development Engineer

· Procured and Installed power steering evac/fill and fuel delivery tooling for assembly operations.

· Led design activities with vendors for generating vehicle system interface fixtures.

· Optimized vehicle brake and steering quality through system bench testing and global benchmarking efforts.

· Generated and Maintained a web based resource for management of global tooling equipment and processes. EDUCATION:

MSME (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering) BSME (Bchelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering) University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· INCA/ETAS/ATI/Vision calibration software tools/ DFMEAs (Design FMEAs)/DOEs/

· PANEL software tools - data acquisition and anslysis/ MS (Excel/ Powerpoint/ Word)

· Matlab/Simulink software/ HIL/SIL (Hardware/Software in Loop)

· Oral/Written Presentation/ Teamwork Oriented/ Report Writing

· Recent patent co-recipient - innovative storage solution for pickup truck applications

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