Steven Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Saint Joseph, Mo, Us

As Principal Engineer at Systemata Corporation, I am engaged in the development of embedded control systems for product and process automation across a wide range of technologies and industries. Recent application experience includes: electric vehicle controls; dual-fuel engine control for mobile and stationary power generation; semi-active suspension controls; image processing for pipeline inspection and structural fault detection; remote vibration monitoring and diagnostics; design and integration of mobile hydraulic control solutions; hybrid energy regeneration and management for mobile machinery; mobile robotics simulation; and advanced digital signal processing for vehicle dynamics control. As President of Systemata Corporation, I also direct all related business activities.Skills: Systems Engineering; Electronic Control System Design; Control Software Development; Model-Based Design with Matlab/Simulink; Intellectual Property Creation

Implemented rapid-prototyping controls development methodology, tool suite and process at GKN Driveline. Developed CarSim 18DOF vehicle model and linearized driveline actuator models for software-in-the-loop simulation; developed vehicle and actuator estimation and controls models in Matlab/Simulink; implemented rapid-prototyping environment through dSPACE micro-AutoBox (mABx) and Matlab Real-Time Workshop; investigated production autocode-generation tools for Motorola HCS12 processor. Executed complete development process for two product lines on two different vehicle platforms

Analyzed baseline electro-mechanical brake (EMB) and electric park brake (EPB) system requirements for the GM Sequel Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Drive-by-Wire Controls. Allocated top-level requirements to system components, developed user qualification test plan, developed system-level architecture and control concepts, integrated product system onto concept vehicle application, performed system demonstration, and recommended product improvements. Developed and executed North American marketing plan for the X-by-Wire Product Family.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Lead Controls Engineer in the development of All-Wheel-Drive Torque Transfer Systems. Analyzed vehicle and system performance requirements; developed vehicle, driveline and actuator models; developed conceptual vehicle and actuator control design solutions; performed stability, controllability and observability analyses. Key efforts included: linearized vehicle model for lateral and longitudinal dynamic control; conceptual Yaw Rate controller using variable rear wheel torque distribution (won BWA Product Leadership Award for 2001); smart actuator controls and thermal compensation for an electro-mechanically controlled clutch; rapid-prototyped control solutions in Simulink / DSPACE; system/controls design process definition; system architecture definition.

Lead Systems Engineer in the development of Next Generation ABS, Traction Control & Vehicle Stability Control Systems. Responsible for Requirements Analysis; Concept Design Synthesis; Parametric Sensitivity and Trade-off Analysis as well as System Verification Planning. Directed cross-functional team of hardware and software design engineers. Prepared System Requirements Specification and System FMEA. Performed new technology impact assessments. Conceived, patented, developed, prototyped and validated an Electronic Brake Apportioning system through the application of Rapid Development Tools (i.e. Matrix-X and dSPACE). Developed divisional Systems Engineering Process, implementation plan and in-house training program.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Responsible for design integration of Anti-lock Brake and Traction Control Systems on current production and advanced model year passenger car applications. Principal technical interface to customer in resolving all program development and system-level issues (system performance requirements, electrical, hydraulic, software and structural interface, prototype builds, design verification). Provided technical direction for a team of ten product design engineers and support personnel. Certified 8D Instructor and Facilitator. Led 8D problem-solving effort to resolve $64M Warranty Concern related to sensor signal plausibility failures.

Led team of five design engineers in the development of design solutions to resolve system hardware problems for tracked and wheeled military vehicles. Key efforts included failure analysis, corrective design, hardware implementation and test support for an ISO-shelter mobilizer hydraulic system; transportability analysis & lifting provision design for fuel tankers, flatbeds & cargo trailers; and problem analysis, design & test support for an auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical surge suppression circuit.

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: US Army ROTC

Bachelor Of Science - Bs (3 Yrs Study), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: VT Corps of Cadets