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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Rockford, Illinois, United States

·Authored Engineering Coordination Memos to OEM customers, effectively summarizing intricate technical findings to facilitate the resolution of open product requirements.·Perform thorough engineering analyses to ensure components meets intended form, fit and function. Collaborate with seamlessly with drafting team to implement necessary revisions prior to official drawing release. ·Develop and release test procedure documents for efficient execution of development and qualification test programs. ·Facilitate continuous engineering support to test operators, adeptly troubleshooting issues to minimize bench downtime. ·Conduct comprehensive analysis comparing RTCO-D160G and MIL-STD-810F standards for environmental testing, assessing feasibility of meeting system environmental requirements through similarity and analysis.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

·Lead Strength / NV testing to assist the development of hybrid and conventional automatic transaxles. ·Coordinate project testing schedules, develop test request documents, and provide technical support throughout test duration. ·Facilitate sourcing of external testing facilities and procurement of required prototype test parts for development. ·Develop 3D CAD models of test fixturing sub-assemblies using Creo Parametric, and 2D component drawings for release. ·Established Strength and NV testing capability in North America R&D through rotational assignment at Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan).

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

·Completed durability & function testing to support the development of automatic transaxles. ·Spearheaded failure investigations for prompt root cause identification through problem solving tools (Fault tree analysis, 5 Whys). ·Interfaced with design engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing to develop countermeasures and provide results to achieve development milestones. ·Collaborated with design engineers to review component DRBFM (FMEA) documents to support drawing releases.·Performed validations to implement engineering changes for cost reduction and decrease transaxle cost by 0.38% per unit. ·Created test reports to summarize test procedures and results for documentation and distribution to key stakeholders. ·Mentored undergraduate engineering student through R&D Co Op program.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

·Developed 3D CAD models of cylinder head test fixtures using Creo Parametric, created 2D drawings and coordinated outsourced manufacturing to support engine valvetrain development testing and benchmarking. ·Conducted impact-hammer tests on prototype engine components to confirm frequency response function to aid CAE model correlation and component cost reduction initiatives.

Gurabo, Puerto Rico

·Generated 3D CAD models of suspension & steering system components using DS SolidWorks and completed component integration onto vehicle assembly model. ·Utilized Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize vehicle wheel hub geometry based on determined operational load cases. ·Determined vehicle brake system design targets and sourced system components to comply with Formula SAE technical regulations.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Gurabo, Puerto Rico

Completed research on the utilization of ultrasonic device for the completion of the transesterification reaction during biodiesel production. The implementation of ultrasonic technology allows a reduction in both the reaction completion times and the catalyzer amount required for processing. The produced biodiesel blends were tested in a single cylinder test engine confirm their adequate performance and determine the average efficiency through controlled bench testing. Several critical emission parameters (Hydrocarbons, Carbon Monoxide and Particulate Matter) were recorded throughout bench testing and show considerable improvement when compared against data from previous bench tests.