Results-driven Automotive Engineer with 7+ years of experience in vehicle design, development, and testing across powertrain, chassis, and electrical systems. Expertise in CAD/CAE tools, simulation software, and prototype development with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that enhance vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate design concepts into production-ready components while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Passionate about advancing automotive technology through sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions.

Senior Powertrain Engineer

• Lead development of next-generation hybrid powertrain systems for SUV and light truck platforms, optimizing performance parameters that improved fuel efficiency by 18% while maintaining power output requirements

• Manage cross-functional team of 8 engineers through design, simulation, prototype development, and validation phases, implementing agile methodologies that reduced development cycle time by 25%

• Collaborate with manufacturing and supplier quality teams to resolve production issues, implementing design modifications and process improvements that reduced warranty claims by 32% and saved $2.8M annually

Powertrain Development Engineer

• Designed and optimized engine components for 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines using CAD/CAE tools, conducting FEA and CFD analyses that identified opportunities to reduce weight by 12% while maintaining structural integrity

• Led calibration efforts for engine control systems, developing algorithms and strategies that improved emissions compliance while enhancing drivability and performance metrics

• Conducted extensive dynamometer and vehicle testing, analyzing performance data to validate design concepts and identify optimization opportunities that resulted in 8% improvement in thermal efficiency

Vehicle Systems Engineer

• Contributed to the development of Model 3 battery and thermal management systems, implementing innovative cooling solutions that improved battery longevity by 15% and fast-charging capabilities

• Performed system integration testing between powertrain, battery, and vehicle control systems, identifying and resolving interface issues that improved overall vehicle reliability and performance

• Collaborated with software engineering teams to develop and validate control algorithms for energy management, optimizing power distribution that extended vehicle range by 7% under varied driving conditions

Master of Science in Automotive Engineering

• Specialization: Advanced Powertrain Systems and Electrification

• Thesis: 'Optimization of Hybrid Powertrain Control Strategies for Fuel Economy and Performance' - Developed novel control algorithms that improved efficiency by 12%

• Relevant Coursework: Advanced Powertrain Systems, Vehicle Dynamics, Automotive Control Systems, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Combustion Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

• Honors: Summa Cum Laude; Engineering Merit Scholarship; Dean's List (all semesters)

• Senior Design Project: 'Formula SAE Electric Vehicle Powertrain Design' - Led team that achieved 3rd place in national competition

• Relevant Coursework: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Control Systems, Automotive Engineering Fundamentals

Next-Generation Hybrid Powertrain Development

• Led development of innovative P2 hybrid architecture for mid-size SUV platform, integrating high-efficiency electric motor and advanced power electronics that improved fuel economy by 22% over previous generation

• Optimized powertrain control strategies using model-based design approaches and hardware-in-the-loop testing, balancing performance, efficiency, and emissions across diverse driving conditions

• Coordinated with manufacturing engineering to ensure design compatibility with production processes, reducing assembly time by 15% and improving quality metrics

Turbocharger Optimization for EcoBoost Engines

• Redesigned turbocharger geometry and wastegate control system for 2.3L EcoBoost engine, reducing turbo lag by 35% while improving low-end torque by 12%

• Conducted extensive CFD analysis and dynamometer testing to validate performance improvements across operating range, optimizing compressor and turbine efficiency

• Collaborated with suppliers to implement design changes while maintaining cost targets, resulting in solution that improved performance without increasing production costs

Electric Vehicle Battery Thermal Management System

• Developed innovative liquid cooling system for lithium-ion battery packs that maintained optimal temperature range under extreme operating conditions, improving fast-charging capability by 25%

• Created thermal simulation models using MATLAB and Simulink to predict battery thermal behavior under various driving and charging scenarios, validating results with physical testing

• Implemented intelligent thermal management control algorithms that dynamically adjusted cooling based on battery state, ambient conditions, and driver behavior, extending battery life by an estimated 15%

Professional Engineer (PE) - Mechanical

• Licensed Professional Engineer specializing in automotive and mechanical systems

• Demonstrated expertise in engineering principles, ethics, and professional practice

• Authority to sign and seal engineering documents for public and private projects

Certified Powertrain Professional

• Specialized certification in powertrain design, development, and integration

• Expertise in engine systems, transmissions, drivelines, and electrification technologies

• Recognition of advanced knowledge in powertrain efficiency, emissions, and performance optimization

Certified CATIA V6 Expert

• Advanced proficiency in CATIA V6 for automotive design applications

• Expertise in surface modeling, assembly design, and kinematic simulation

• Ability to optimize design processes and implement best practices for complex automotive components

Member

• Active participant in the Powertrain Systems and Advanced Vehicle Technology committees, contributing to technical papers and industry standards development

• Regular presenter at SAE World Congress on topics including hybrid powertrain optimization, thermal management, and emissions reduction strategies

• Reviewer for SAE International Journal of Engines, providing technical evaluation of submitted research papers

Technical Committee Member

• Contribute to working groups focused on electric vehicle technology advancement and infrastructure development

• Participate in policy discussions related to EV adoption, emissions regulations, and industry standards

• Collaborate with industry leaders to identify and address technical challenges in electric vehicle deployment

Mentor

• Provide technical guidance to student teams designing and building electric race cars for international competition

• Advise on powertrain design, battery systems, and vehicle dynamics to optimize performance within competition constraints

• Support professional development of engineering students through resume reviews, interview preparation, and industry networking opportunities