Christopher Lucier Email & Phone Number

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

- Technical lead responsible for setting targets for all BEV vehicles on the STLA-L architecture including range, vehicle efficiency, charging efficiency, aerodynamics, weight, tire rolling resistance, propulsion system efficiency, thermal system efficiency, and auxiliary electrical loads- Coordinate sub-teams to ensure technical paths to targets are known and included in vehicle planning and cost roll-ups- Technical lead responsible for identifying recovery actions if targets are not met- Ensure efficiency enablers are read across all vehicles on the STLA-L architecture- Collaborate with advanced engineering on future technologies, their development timeline, and potential roll-out- Communicate with all other Energy Architects to ensure a common global approach- Report to senior leadership on targets, technical paths, and trade-offs

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

- Technical lead for the Hurricane engine programs in all vehicle platforms- Airflow / Combustion Lead- Managed corporate partner relationship and logistics for onsite support and resource sharing- Led calibration development trip planning and execution- Managed purchased engine controls software requirements and implementation confirmation for new technologies- Led mule and prototype vehicle debugging and updating- Conducted onboarding and training of new team members- Defined corporate standards for combustion limit definition and measurement methods- Defined calibration processes and guidelines for minimum engine airflow, spark, injection, throttle, camshaft, turbocharger, and supercharger strategy and control

Chelsea, Michigan, United States

- Airflow / Combustion Lead for all SRT programs- Lead for new program development- Managed internal engine controls software requirements and implementation confirmation for new technologies

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

- Managed calibration development cycle including testing, analysis, calibration development, and validation- Supported analysis, setup, and maintenance of test property instrumentation including combustion analysis systems (CAS), temperature, pressure, and torque measurement- Defined controls and hardware requirements for new engine programs to meet customer functional objectives - Launched an all-new powertrain platform taking responsibility for emissions optimization, gasoline particulate filter, fuel economy optimization, throttle control, turbocharger control, engine stop-start management, gear shift indicator, and engine oil life

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

- Managed calibration process planning and team execution on 2.0L I4 DOHC turbo launch team.- Led development of efficient calibration techniques including design of experiments (DoE) and model-based calibration for advanced engine technologies including Variable Valve Timing (VVT), Turbochargers, Superchargers, Low and High Pressure EGR, Direct Injection, and Fiat’s Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) based MultiAir.- Supported new global engine calibration processes by providing calibration methodology and technical support for programs including MultiAir, Turbocharger, Low Pressure EGR, and Direct Injection.- Managed calibration and development projects for multiple engine systems including base engine, drivability and emissions, and advanced thermal management.

Greater Detroit Area

-Supervised a team of engineers with responsibility for target setting, vehicle demand, fuel economy, and performance simulation for vehicle programs company wide.-Managed the development of Chrysler’s fuel economy and performance simulation tool and methodologies.-Led technical alignment of Fuel Economy and Performance methods between Fiat and Chrysler Powertrain Operations.-Coordinated a team of simulation engineers to support corporate fuel economy strategy and product development.

Greater Detroit Area

-Held target setting, vehicle demand, fuel economy, and performance simulation responsibility for 7 of 37 vehicle programs.-Developed and administered training outlining Chrysler’s fuel economy and performance simulation tool and methodologies for new employees.-Managed the component database of technical input data for fuel economy and performance simulations.

Houghton, Mi

- Assisted students in Integrated Design and Manufacturing Lab.- Taught students how to use testing and manufacturing equipment including CNC machines.

Greater Detroit Area

-Interfaced with Thomson Automotive Inc. on collaboration resulting in the integration of the LS327/327 crate engine into a competitor vehicle. The project required redesign of the wiring harness and ECM.-Conducted design studies on current products to identify opportunities for redesign resulting in quality and performance improvements.- Wrote installation and operational instruction sheets for current and upcoming products.- Prepared and delivered professional presentations to brief management on project status.