Qualifications
Extensive experience directly related to hybrid and electric powertrain component design and system development, with involvement or lead responsibility across varying projects at every level of product research, development and production.
Highly creative and self-motivated, with a consistent record of innovative and effective engineering methods. Effective and dynamic communication and leadership skills developed through participating and managing projects across multiple companies, suppliers and team-based environments.
Work Experience
General Motors Powertrain, Pontiac, MI 2014 – Current
Transmission Development Engineer, Hybrid Development & Validation Group
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development, N.A., Redford, MI 2008 – 2013
Electrical Engineer, Electric Motor Team / Electric Powertrain Integration & Design Validation Manager
Component Design & Development:
- Developed comprehensive electric powertrain component validation drive cycle programs and accelerated lifetime component fatigue analysis strategies
- Created and implemented new Daimler electric drive component and powertrain test standards
- Identified and resolved complex R&D problems with component design through leading the powertrain integration team
- Developed and participated with optimizing power electronics software and vehicle system operational strategies for electric vehicle development, including regenerative braking algorithms and real-time power management
- Implemented creative solutions for complex electric powertrain signal measurements at development, validation and durability levels
- Improved electric motor design aspects utilizing specialized tools such as thermal imaging and NVH analysis
Project Management:
- Lead electric powertrain integration and design validation testing as powertrain test manager with an active internal engineering team, executing activities across multiple and simultaneous sites
- Developed electric powertrain system and component requirements, component and system test procedures, schedules and budgets for multiple prototype systems
- Coordinated and directed development activities for internal Mercedes team and supplier teams as part of leadership responsibility
Business:
- Conducted supplier identification and direct negotiations, created and evaluated business plans
- Managed ordering, tracking and reporting for entire department purchase orders and asset management
- Recruited and hired multiple Mercedes direct employees, involved in current personnel needs and planning, developed creative interview processes which were adopted across division
DaimlerChrysler Corporation (contracted to MB R&D), Troy, MI 2007 - 2008
Electrical Engineer, Electric Motor Team (...
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