Nicholas Ingarra P.E. Email & Phone Number

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Lisle, Il, Us

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Responsible for modeling the heat flow through welds.Modelled electrotype drying process.Modelled diffusion through the electrode.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Responsible for sizing batteries for non-automotive applications.Responsible for processing battery pack test data.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Overall packaging and integration of the Balance of Plant (BOP)Led Thermal Architecture for fuel cell Balance of Plant (BOP)Evaluated Fuel Cell test Data

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Maintained streamlined operations for various projects including the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell modelling program; worked with the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell hydration team to develop test plans, analyze data, and run hydration studies.Spearheaded the development of the BOP component models while ensuring the models supported the BOP controls and the Fuel Cell Vehicle Model; evaluated the correlation between Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Dynamic Hydration Models.Conducted a Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) parameter study focused on Co-Flow and Counter-Flow Stack Configurations; implemented improvements to the Baker Current Limiting MATLAB to analyze 80 data sets and define Transport Resistance.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Leveraged extensive sizing knowledge to successfully size radiators, transmission air coolers, charge air coolers, and cooling fans while adhering to trailer tow and fuel economy targets; developed design verification and production validation testing plans for prototypes.Supported wind tunnel testing operations, gained expertise coordinating DPA checks, and correlated Powertrain Cooling models with test data; collaborated with the Climate Control Team to reach the target AC head pressure requirements.Identified and recommended HEV radiator cost reductions, resulting in improved system performance; conducted CFD runs alongside the CAE team.Coached Juniors and Interns on proper Powertrain Cooling and Heat Management operations, tracked the powertrain cooling engine database, and determined cooling architecture for each global region.

Southfield, Michigan, Us

Stuttgart, De

Authored DFMEA and DVPR for Integrated Charge Air Coolers (CAC) and operated the BISS (Behr Integrated Simulation Software) for Integrated CAC sizing, aided OEM manufacturers on overall Integrated CAC system design.Worked alongside OEM manufacturers to appropriately size Integrated CAC solutions while achieving optimal size, weight, performance, and cost metrics; helped OEM manufacturers optimize the Low Temperature Cooling Circuit by altering coolant flow and architecture.Evaluated and analyzed OEM data on Integrated CAC’s to ensure performance standards are met; conceptualized and launched the ICAC 201 Training Course to educate engineers.

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Provided assistance to Manufacturing, Build Team, and Maintainability departments by developing and implementing enhanced hardware installation procedures; oversaw performance requirement calculations and supplier response approval for RFPs.Attended and participated in suppliers’ Technical Interchange Meetings, Critical Design Reviews, and Preliminary Design Reviews to effectively coordinate operations; resolved Problem Reports and released Build to Print, Source Control, and Interface Control Drawings.Developed space claims for Propulsion and Electronic Cooling hardware, generated and approved Engineering Change Requests, and utilized Simulink to simulate the Propulsion Cooling module; supervised all testing and analysis performed on the Propulsion Cooling hardware.Maintained space claim in packaged Propulsion Cooling heat exchangers by holding productive integration meetings with Auxiliary Power Systems, Structures, and Powertrain departments; promoted to Thermal Architect for the Ground Combat Vehicle project.Generated Propulsion and Electronic Cooling Statements of Work (SOW) and Critical Item Development Specifications (CIDS); wrote and presented the Propulsion Cooling Preliminary Design Review (PDR) to the United States Government and achieved approval.Acted as Propulsion Cooling Technical Lead for the Stryker Modernization program, managed Technical Propulsion Cooling Source Selection teams, and spearheaded Propulsion and Electronic Cooling fluid distribution system optimization efforts.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Worked closely alongside Vehicle Platform Engineers and the Powertrain Group to define vehicle cooling requirements based on variables such as powertrain selection, grade, rolling, resistance, and trailer tow metrics, calculated cooling module requirements for supplier RFPs.Collaborated with automotive suppliers to develop innovative cooling module integration procedures that minimized costs and negated risks to the program; conducted meetings with the Powertrain Group and Vehicle Platform to identify options for cooling module reuse.Oversaw drive cell testing and 1D cooling simulation result validation, completed Southwest road trip testing to sign off vehicle cooling modules, and supported the Design team on various Six Sigma projects.

Maumee, Ohio, Us

Amsterdam, Nederland, Nl

Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineer; Fluid And Thermal Systems

Bachelor Of Science, Engineering Chemistry