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Experienced Electromechanical engineer with cross-discipline abilities ranging from mechatronics to thermal systems to hybrid electric vehicles. Adept team leader and project manager with a proven track record of success on challenging programs. Accomplished presenter, whether it be to an Army General or a classroom full of students. Known for creating novel solutions and implementing automations that save time and money. Strong self-learner with the capability to quickly become near-expert level on a broad range of topics.**Government clearance investigation and level available upon request.TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:• Motor Control and Power Electronics: AC Permanent Magnet, Induction. Advanced controls such as Field Oriented Control and Space Vector Modulation, fault strategies.• Mechatronics: Microcontrollers, High and Low Level Programming (many languages, hardware). Real-Time Embedded Controls, Hardware-in-the-Loop Systems.• Thermodynamics, Fluids: Design and Thermal analysis of Cooling systems, and physical vehicle integration.• Hybrid Electric Architecture: Developing and sizing propulsion systems to meet requirements. Duty cycle analysis. CAN Bus architecture.• Systems Engineering: Robust controls architecture development. Requirements development. Using software to solve design problems and perform advanced trade studies.• Simulation/Analysis: Expert level Matlab/Simulink. High fidelity simulation of all physics based systems including motors, inverters, thermodynamics, dynamics, and terramechanics. VIDEOS: (if you are not a contact, you'll have to copy/paste the URLs below)Me explaining Hybrid Electric Drive Hotbuck (company posted) :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLQ5ArIcCKUHybrid Electric Hotbuck performing maximum acceleration test (company posted):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia_MM9K5oH8ATR Vehiclehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9o7R_e4kLw&list=UUoRRbABaclzMO4g4DiRjfGw
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Senior Staff Embedded Sw EngineerFord Motor Company May 2024 - PresentDearborn, Michigan, UsAdvanced EV Development
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Senior (Ict 5) Embedded Software EngineerApple Jan 2016 - May 2024Cupertino, California, UsSpecial Projects GroupDirectly responsible for all software in a control unit. Developed robust software for countless sensors and actuators using my multi-disciplinary knowledge of motor controls and thermal applications. Developed SOC drivers for many protocols and IC interfaces. Well versed in requirements, unit testing, CI, and solving complex problems.Active skills: C, Python, Matlab/Simulink. Expert in LIN and CAN, including CANFD, CANopen. -
Senior Project LeaderCurtis Instruments Oct 2014 - Dec 2015Mt. Kisco, Ny, UsProject leader for PMAC (Surface and Interior Permanent Magnet Motor) controllers for Material Handling and Golf Vehicles. -
Atr Integration & Test Lead, Senior Staff EngineerBae Systems Oct 2013 - Oct 2014London, Gb• Integration & Test Lead for the Automotive Test Rig (ATR) Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV), a Hybrid Electric military vehicle, over 1 Megawatt power levels.• Direct supervisor of 10 people and provide direction to more than 50 engineers and mechanics.• Responsible for the R & D manufacturing of prototype vehicle under aggressive schedule including physical integration of Power Electronics, AC machines, Engines, and software/algorithms.• Set schedule and priorities for testing; applied broad technical expertise to solve daily problems and direct design changes and evolve algorithms.• Interface with Army and Government customers, present live demonstrations, and lead reporting of performance milestones.• Delivered vehicle to first drive one month ahead of schedule despite procurement challenges. -
Mobility Development (Hotbuck) Lead, Staff Mechanical EngineerBae Systems Aug 2011 - Oct 2013London, Gb• Responsible for the assembly and test of a prototype Hybrid Electric test rig (GCV Hotbuck) connected to large dynos. Controlled lab facilities and directed daily testing using technical expertise to evolve system design, software, and algorithms.• Technical lead for team of seven and $16M Cost Account Manager.• Developed Simulink RTW & Labview Dyno Controller using Terramechanics model (Hardware in Loop with two 800 kW Dynos)• Achieved major Technology Demonstrator (TD) phase milestone of 2000 miles over 4 months ahead of schedule on 10 month timeline; was public released and featured in major news outlets.• Achieved complete scope of work, demonstrating several key performance milestones, over 5 months ahead of schedule on 12 month timeline, saving approximately $1M in labor costs.2000 miles with Hotbuck public release: http://www.baesystems.com/article/BAES_160770/2000-miles-of-hybrid-gcv-mobility-testing-completed-ahead-of-scheduleYouTube video (company posted, public release approved) of me explaining the HED Hotbuck: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLQ5ArIcCKU
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Gcv Mobility Performance Lead, Staff Mechanical EngineerBae Systems Jan 2010 - Aug 2011London, Gb• Responsible for the management of models/simulation for the Mobility and Electrical Power Management groups. • Led a small team of analysis engineers to generate performance metrics and perform system design trades as part of GCV program.• Key develop of system design and author for GCV Proposal to government• Created high fidelity (switch level) hybrid propulsion system model including generators, motors, batteries, etc. Used advanced vehicle dynamics analysis including tracked vehicle terramechanics (dynamics of tracked vehicles on specific soil types) to size propulsion system to meet detailed requirements• Created IGBT thermal analysis tool using specific part parameters and dynamic feedback from detailed motor/inverter model. • Generator Controller Firmware Lead: Developed algorithms and FPGA firmware control of generator as part of hybrid electric vehicle. Created a program that programmatically generated a software to firmware communication code using the interface description document as the input. Wrote Verilog for Gate Drive Card and created detailed Xilinx ModelSim test program.
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Controls Group Supervisor, Staff Mechanical EngineerBae Systems Apr 2009 - Jan 2010London, Gb• Supervisor for small Propulsion Controls Group for Future Combat System (FCS) Hybrid Electric Vehicle.• Provided controls expertise and integration support between software, firmware, and system level controls.• Lead for Residual Steering and Braking System (RSBS), responsible for development and integration of software, firmware, and controls related to electro-mechanical braking system.
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Senior Motor Controls Engineer, Senior Mechanical EngineerBae Systems Mar 2007 - Apr 2009London, Gb• As part of a rapid development program, responsible for the design and development of all algorithms, software, electronic circuits, and testing of four electric motors that comprise the propulsion system of the FCS hybrid electric vehicle. Also, Cost Account Manager ($1M).• Used Opal-RT Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) system with real-time Linux, Matlab, Simulink, Real Time Workshop, and Xilinx System Generator to develop sophisticated motor and inverter controls such as Field-Oriented Control and Space Vector Modulation.• Developed advanced flux weakening, inverter dead time compensation and fault mitigation strategies. Patent Pending for Maximum Torque per Amp with Optimal PI Flux Weakening for AC Motors.
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Mechatronics LecturerSan Jose State University Aug 2008 - Aug 2009San Jose, Ca, Us• Taught two semesters of Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering to a class of 70 Junior/Senior students in department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.• Developed all new lecture material, tests, and projects. Introduced assembly language into the course curriculum (previously only C language) to give students a better understanding microcontroller operation -
Simulation & Analysis Engineer, Mechanical EngineerUnited Defense Jun 2003 - Mar 2007Us• Created Matlab/Simulink subsystem models and controllers for a complete vehicle model that simulates performance over a variety of terrains and conditions. Models include electric motors and controllers, thermal systems, and 3-D course creation.• Designed tools to automate complex simulations, post-process data, and perform configuration management. These automations have enabled a step change in capability of modeling group and have since become standard operating procedure.• Subject matter expert for several hybrid electric vehicle configuration trade studies. -
Character Building JobsAssorted Jan 1996 - Jan 2003[Engineering Intern at Flowserve, FSD]--Worked with engineers in mechanical seal selection, pricing, and record keeping.Organized and maintained seal and pump information database. Performed pump, turbine,and mechanical seal surveys in oil refineries.[Service Technician at Odenberg Engineering]--In charge of repairing and maintaining approximately 35 electronic sorting machinesfor six canneries and three farms spanning over 100 miles.[Student Engineering Technician at Cal Poly Engineering Services]--Repair and maintenance of campus cooling and heating system.[Maintenance Person at Valencia Apartments]--General maintenance,paint, light construction. Rescued elderly woman from smoke filled apartment.[Clerk at AM/PM]--Worked all three shifts. [Shift Manager at McDonald's]--Worked all three shifts. Promoted after 3 weeks. Responded with distinction to armed robbery.
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoMechanical Engineering -
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoMechanical Engineering W/ Mechatronics Concentration
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Charles S. Combs works for Ford Motor Company
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Charles S. Combs attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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Charles S. Combs has skills like Simulations, Simulink, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Matlab, Testing, Integration, Mechatronics, Analysis, Microcontrollers, Engineering Management, Power Electronics.
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