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Toronto, On, Ca

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.• Investigate problems… Show more • 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.• Investigate problems and find root causes using appropriate methods and tools. Show less

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• Achieved "proof of… Show more 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• Achieved "proof of concept" on preliminary products• Enforced productivity by implementing design for manufacturing/assembly up frontProject Management:• Managed project schedules from concept to production start• Partnered with responsible departments to ensure all projects were delivered on-cost, on-spec, on-time• Defined and communicated product specifications to global offices• Improved efficiency in the engineering process through continuous improvement Show less

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• Prioritized… Show more • 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• Prioritized and time managed multiple day to day responsibilities using Microsoft Outlook• Applied competitive product benchmarking and analysis• Collaborated with many people from various departments (QA, Process, and Lab Technicians)• Participated in and occasionally led weekly Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) meetings Show less

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• Operated powered equipment such as two ton… Show more • 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• Operated powered equipment such as two ton cranes, an electrical pipe threader, drills, grinders, buffers, disc cutters, rivet guns, nail guns, etc.• Worked with numerous hand tools including taps and dies, silicon guns and pipe wrenches Show less

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Similar responsibilities described above from May to August during 2012