Systems Engineer Project Management

LUCY BUCAN

Novi, MI • 248-***-**** • ****.*****@*****.*** • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lucy-bucan-16721812

Electrical System Engineer

Experienced Systems Engineer in the automotive industry, specializing in the design, integration, and management of complex electrical systems Proven expertise in system specifications, project management, and engineering documentation, with a strong background in managing cross-functional teams and interfacing with customers during product development phases Committed to enhancing system compatibility and driving innovative solutions to meet diverse customer needs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• System Design and Integration: Proficient in defining system requirements and coordinating subsystem designs to ensure hardware, software, and mechanical compatibility.

• Project Management: Expertise in managing project timelines, developing engineering estimates, and addressing customer issues to ensure project deliverables.

• Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to develop and implement product specifications.

• Build, Customer, and Technical Support: Experienced in providing technical support and interacting with customers to resolve complex system inquiries and enhance product development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electrical System Engineer Flex Farmington Hills, MI Aug 2012 – Feb 2025

• Created complexity charts for all LV and HV harness families.

• Led the design and implementation of systems and subsystems for electrical and hybrid vehicles, and LV and

HV harness families, ensuring integration and system compatibility.

• Exported DEFs and compared latest designs against previous to understand changes in designs.

• Developed engineering estimates and tracked project issues, driving resolutions to enhance system functionality and customer satisfaction.

Design Release Engineer Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI Oct 2010 – Aug 2012

• Designed wire harness for wig-wag flashing light system of police vehicles (Ford Taurus and Explorer).

• Managed design release processes, ensuring all system designs achieved technical and regulatory compliance.

• Supported installation of wire harnesses in Chicago Assembly Plant (CAP).

• Managed Service (MOPAR) requests, locate harnesses in the warehouse to rework.

• Write and support rework procedures.

Electrical Engineer Johnson Electric Plymouth, MI Apr 2010 – Nov 2010

• Supported investigation of electrical short circuits that led to motor fires and product recalls.

Design Release Engineer EDAG, Inc. Troy, MI Oct 2008 – Mar 2010

• Developed and managed Blue Bird electrical wire harness designs, supporting vehicle builds and ensuring product quality through detailed documentation and on-site support.

Systems Engineer Yazaki North America, Inc. Canton, MI Jul 1995 – Oct 2008

• Designed and developed systems and sub-systems for Jaguar 2000, DEW98, JR2007-2008 programs.

• Selected wire sizes and insulation types per load size and protection types.

• Created system schematics and Topologies using TransCable and TransDesigns.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering State University Baku, Azerbaijan

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