Jacob Applegate Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

United States

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Developed automated python script to link Jama requirements to TestRail tests through API utilization. Configured ADAS ECU prototypes through PuTTY and debug boards. Automated camera calibration to enhance perception testing and ensure consistency across test sites.

System engineer within Ford Performance. Acted as lead for 2024 and 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor ECU module software readiness tracking. Collected data to diagnose and mitigate vehicle issues leading up to mass production. Coordinated with Design and Release Engineers of ECU modules to gather software update insight. Assembled vehicle components and utilized.

Designed a novel solution to drowsiness detection through in-cabin sensing and convolutional neural network. Progressed feature development of upcoming Cabin Intelligence Sensing feature. Implemented logic models within Simulink to validate feature performance. Utilized model based system engineering (MBSE) practices to improve feature documentation.

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Through my first rotation, I acted as part of the System Architecture team within the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems group. I supported the Sensor Architecture scrum team to identify features and model them within our SysML tool. I brought to Ford a unique method of requirement generation for technology functions and then went on to facilitate training.

During the summer of 2021, I worked with the Stryker Advanced Energy team within their Neurosurgical department. I was tasked with working on redesigning and bringing crucial updates to new technology that will be used in surgery. While I can't discuss the designs and project in-depth, I can say that this opportunity helped me gather outstanding experience.

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Through my internship at Vectorform, I worked with the Innovation Consultancy to support a large energy and utility client on innovation research and development projects. My experience allowed me to lead an initiative that utilized sensor data on pole tops to gather real time data for outage events as well as data for preventative maintenance of utility.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

During my time as a research assistant at Jepsen Laboratories, I utilized Dragonfly 3D imaging software and NanoCT equipment to analyze bone strength and trabecular architecture of 22 femurs to improve the identification of osteoporosis as well as reveal faults in the current identification protocol. This experience further engrained my desire to utilize.

Grosse Pointe Michigan

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Systems Engineering And Design

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 3.58

Activities and Societies: U of M Engineering Honors Program; BLUElab Nicaragua; Undergraduate Science Journal Club; Michigan Snowboard.

Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society; Link Crew; DECA business club; Varsity Track and Field