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, MATLAB, DOORS 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
Ford Motor Company/Insight Global
Sterling Heights Michigan 48026
3/2024-1/2025
Powetrtrain Calibration Engineer
●Transmittion Forecast BOM, Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.
●Analyze E-Trans production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.
●Ensure that the company’s manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and regulations.
●Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.
●Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
●Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer’s procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational.
ITMC Systems
Auburn Hills Michigan, Michigan
02/2023 to 3/2024
Powertrain Calibration Validation Engineer
●Creates, the Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) for responsible products.
●Responsible for developing electrical and mechanical tests and analysis for electronic components to determine that processed materials are meeting required standards and specifications, while maintaining and updating reports, files, and test data as required.
●Responsible for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project.
●Schedule testing activities for an assigned project, e.g. estimate required hours and record actual vs. estimated, assist with and resolve scheduling problems for assigned project/job and determine feasibility.
●Works form detailed drawings, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, as well as verbal and written instructions.
●Use multi-meter, o-scope, analyzers, digital analysis tools, machine tools, soldering equipment and computers to design and document test setups.
●Responsible for training as required for specific test setups.
●Responsible to perform other tasks as business needs require or as assigned by management
Stellantis
Detroit, Michigan-10/2020 to 02/2023
Powertrain Calibration Engineer
●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 protocol
●In charge of Supplier table, where inspect all supplier products.
Arco Services/Continental Automotive Contract
Auburn Hills, Michigan - 08/2016 to 10/2020
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
Cognizant Technology Solutions/FCA Contract
Auburn Hills, Michigan - 07/2014 to 07/2016
Lead Qualification/ Calibration 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 Calibration 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 Calibration 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
Faurecia Interior Systems/Contract
Troy, Michigan - 03/2004 to 03/2011
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