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Concord, Ontario, Canada

• Design and program test setups to characterize batteries - thermal runaway propagation, contact resistance, dielectric flow and analysis.
• Detailed Visio system diagrams of batteries and external/internal devices (Wire harnesses, High voltage, low voltage, thermal management, data communication and state machines).
• Programming state machines of standalone thermal management systems (monitor, control and communicate with all systems).

Ontario, Canada

• Research and Development in battery packs/cells.
• Design and prototype automotive products and R&D test equipment/fixtures.
• Create test plans for prototypes.
• Programming with Python & LabVIEW to create customized software/GUIs for testing (monitor, control and data acquisition).
• Prepare designs, calculations, proposal and revision to support engineering projects under direction.
• Prepare technical presentations for internal or customer use.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Engineering:
• Provided mechanical, electronic and materials engineering expertise throughout the product development process
• Examined components to ascertain purpose, cost and value by utilizing knowledge of product design, development and cost engineering
• Integrated budgetary considerations into evaluations
• Designed detailed components and products for manufacture
• Participated in product brainstorming and help drive patented design solutions

Bradford, Ontario, Canada

• Participated in value analysis studies and industry related R&D projects
• Designed mechanical systems with follow-up testing and validation
• Operated within a large team of experienced engineers while completing my work independently
• Participated in the build, testing and analysis of prototypes
• Assisted in product cost estimating and the preparation of quotations
• Interacted with suppliers, clients, and OEM customers such as Ford, GM, Toyota and Chrysler

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

• Sub-assembled and pressure-tested gas lines, burners, water lines, and water jackets
• Connected sub-assemblies to operationalize steam generators
• Mounted induction motors and blowers as well their respective sheaves and hubs
• Wired induction motors, solenoids, and spark plugs
• Foamed door panels and custom fit them to the frames of various steam generators
• Installed conduit and routed electrical wires on steam generators

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Similar responsibilities described above from May to August during 2012