Steven Kouzoujian Email & Phone Number

United States

Maryland, United States

United States

Engineering consultation and support of automotive related projects.

Graniteville, South Carolina, United States

Caterpillar, Peoria

Instrumentation, testing, and resolution of valvetrain related issues on engines ranging from the C27 up to the 3616.

New York, United States

Consultation and small displacement engine evaluation, and development. Dynamometer capability up to 20 HP and 10,000 RPM.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania Area

Calibration and development on Lycoming electronic fuel injected engines, and small UAV engines.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Calibration development on the electronic fuel injected TEO-540 engine program.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Senior engineer for motorsports engine blocks, rotating / reciprocating components, and fasteners.

Support requested and specialty tests for the Caterpillar C9 engine. Set up for instrumentation, data acquisition, and test cell operation. Tests include diesel particulate filter loading, piston scuff, thermal evaluation of induction system using thermocouples and infrared medium.

OBD calibration engineer on the light duty diesel V8 high pressure common rail engine program. Test and tuning of On Board Diagnostics using Cummins Cal Term III for various engine functions including, diesel particulate filters, diesel oxidation catalyst, and NOx adsorbers. Learning basic diesel engine calibration in support of the light duty diesel.

Engine calibration and performance tuning of Audi, Porsche, and VW automobiles. Performance calibration of the factory BOSCH ME7 & ME9 software is completed to suit each particular application. Performance calibration of Porsche 997 twin turbo, raising output to 500 horsepower on 93 (R+M)/2 fuel, and over 600 hp on 100 (R+M)/2 fuel. Performance calibration.

Responsible for developing turbocharger durability test plans, and test plan implementation for a rollerless variable nozzle turbocharger design used in large diesel engine applications. Oversee and edit teardown and inspection reports for turbochargers used in durability testing. Resolution of bearing and shaft wear issues related to high bearing load.

Engineering support in resolution of shipyard issues regarding the Deepwater program for the US Coast Guard. Responsible for propulsion system support to Northrop/Grumman on the NSC-1 vessel. Engine installation included two MTU 20V1163 9,600 hp diesel engines, one GE LM2500 30,000 hp gas turbine, and combining gearbox. Worked with subcontractors to insure.

Base engine calibration and mapping for the 1.8L & 2.0L SOHC, 2.0L & 2.4L DOHC, and 1.8L DOHC engines, using the INCA (ETAS) interface and Siemens ECM. Performance development, base engine calibration, and combustion analysis. Working with vehicle proving grounds support vehicle performance, altitude, cold and hot weather testing.Completed comprehensive.

Diagnosed and repaired engine and dynamometer related problems, maintaining mechanical development test activity. Implemented engine and test cell reliability improvements that significantly reduced engine and test cell down time. Trained on Digalog dynamometer control system, in order to write, and improve engine test schedules. Maintained a very high.

Jeep Wrangler development engineer for overseas civilian and commercial applications. Worked with component engineers and suppliers addressing issues caused by use in severe climatic and off road conditions found in South East Asia. Improved off-road vehicle dynamics through suspension development program using various dampers. Reduced brake lining wear.

Engine build coordinator for the PL 2.0L DOHC & SOHC, prototype aluminum block 2.0L SOHC, and experimental 4.0L I-8 engines. Worked with Engine Build Room to supply measured tolerance engines supplied for durability testing. Interfaced with component engineers, dynamometer test engineers, and technicians to insure proper components were used in test.

Manufactured prototype printed circuit boards for high frequency precision ranging system used in offshore oil exploration. Circuit board assembly, with hand soldering, and testing with oscilloscope. Read and understand schematic diagrams, and various electronic components used in circuits.Drafted and developed prints in the manufacture of prototype and.