Product Engineer - ADAS, EV Powertrain, Validation

DHIRAJ V. MATLANI

+1-317-***-**** Greensboro, NC ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn 4+ years exp

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering – Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA May 2021

Courses: Machine Learning, Database Management, Autonomous Connected Vehicles, Embedded Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Netgroup Engineering Inc Nov 2023–Present

Product Engineer/System Integration and Validation Engineer – Volvo Trucks, Greensboro, USA (Contract)

Lead hardware/software integration, calibration, and validation of ADAS sensor and braking subsystems using CANalyzer

Coordinated full-vehicle verification runs for braking calibration across 3 vehicle platforms including off road vehicles

Owned and managed product software development processes using ISO 26262, ASPICE,FMVSS working alongside with Over-the air update team, technical project managers, analysts, requirements engineers, test engineers, configuration and release engineers

Debugged, tuned low-voltage interfaces ensuring compliance with architecture standards, reducing defects by 20%

Collaborated with mechanical and software teams to address subsystem issues ensuring functional traceability.

Managed prototypes bring-up, testing, and verification for brake system integration with vehicle-level ECUs.

Served as a key technical interface, managing project planning, HW releases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet ASPICE milestones in agile working environments following FMVSS, EPA, CARB

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nov 2021–Aug 2023

1.Software Integrator – Hybrid & EV Powertrain – Stellantis,Auburn Hills(Contract via TCS)

Integrated and validated BSW components for EV Powertrain ECUs using MATLAB, Canoe, and proprietary tools.

Led the development and execution of comprehensive vehicle-level validation strategies for propulsion systems, ensuring performance, compliance, and "Voice of the Customer" expectations were met.

Managed validation activities covering diverse scenarios including various drive modes, gradability, and towing, utilizing proving grounds and public road networks.

Oversaw real-world vehicle behavior testing to validate propulsion system integrity and performance across a wide range of operational conditions

2.Research and Validation Engineer – Ford Motor Company, Dearborn (Contract via TCS )

Conducted system validation, SIL testing for EV battery management, ECU models using MATLAB/Simulink & AUTOSAR.

Performed HIL validation using dSPACE MicroAutoBox II /OPAL RT for ADAS, powertrain & battery management system.

Supported functional safety assessment and electrical interface verification across high voltage EV platforms.

Utilized Linux command line and scripting (e.g., shell scripts) for system administration, automation, and performance optimization, reducing manual configuration time by 20% across development environments

CORE COMPETENCIES

Programming Languages: C, C++, SQL, Python, CAPL

Tools: Electrical Systems Integration, Vehicle Subsystems (Chassis, Brakes, Steering, Air Pressure Management), Embedded Systems, Prototype Bring Up, Hardware Debugging, CAN/LIN/Ethernet, MATLAB/Simulink, AUTOSAR, Functional Safety (ISO 26262, ASPICE), Vector Canoe/CANalyzer, Validation & Verification, GitHub, ALM, Magic Draw, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Drowsiness Detection – Deep Learning, Computer Vision

Developed a driver monitoring system using Python and OpenCV to detect eye closure duration and blinking frequency, generating auditory alerts using pygame.

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