Powertrain Calibration & Dyno Data Engineer

Jonathan R. Green

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OBJECTIVE:

Powertrain product development position involving calibration, benchmarking, data acquisition and issue resolution.

Job Related Summary:

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

• 5+ years of experience performing benchmarking involving component teardowns, signal capturing, and system operation

• Achieved development driveability targets using Matlab based scripts, ETAS, & Excel to generate calibration counter 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:

SoftPath LLC, Auburn Hills, MI

06/2026 - Current - Energy Synthesis Engineer - Fuel Economy Dev. (Stellantis Auburn Hills, MI)

·Conducting fuel economy test activities for ICE, PHEV, and BEV applications

·Recording data of each test for analysis - identifying areas of intense energy consumption

·Updating vehicles with engine/motor controller calibrations and software

·Conducting investigations to determine root causes of vehicle related issues

Tekwissen, Ann Arbor, MI

08/2025 - Current - Dyno Tech. - Drivelne Propulsion Systems (Toyota Technical Ann Arbor, MI)

·Managing dyno test operation by ensuring smooth operation of testing activities

·Recording data points at routine milestone phases during dyno test operation

·Loading powertrain software to vehicle controllers to support driveline tests

·Updating/Maintaining test equipment to support driveline tests

·Performing transmission/driveline teardowns as necessary

Akkodis, Auburn Hills, MI

07/2024 - 04/2025 - Calibration Engineer Diesel Engine Systems (Ford Motor Dearborn, MI)

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

·Evaluating and 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 dynamometer transmission DVP&R tasks (issue resolution, technician efforts, 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 - Benchmark Engineer Transmission Systems (Toyota Technical Ann Arbor, MI)

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

·Performed fuel economy benchmark activities on competitive vehicles for comparative purposes.

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

·Created a Matlab based script for automating necessary steps involved 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 Benchmark Engineer Transmission Systems

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

·Performed benchmark activities by instrumenting vehicles to capture signals using Vehicle Spy and system schematics.

·Performed benchmark activities used to discover and understand competitive the operation of feature strategies

·Performed benchmark activities using torn down transmissions from competitive vehicles for comparative purposes.

·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.

·Developed CNGV leak test and high pressure fill process and device for filling and leak testing CNGV vehicles

EDUCATION:

MSME (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering) BSME (Bachelors 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 analysis/ MS (Excel/ Powerpoint/ Word), CDA, DCPlot/Xplot

·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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