aaron smith
Calibration Engineer at Bosch North America
calibration engineer bosch north america
full-time calibration engineer robert bosch , b mechanical engineering michigan state university , msu formula racing team leader , pratt miller design engineer intern , robert bosch application engineer internship , concours ’ elegance field coordinator , cnc cad trained , adept matlab , html , fea , vehicle dynamic calibration data logging software , architectural software drafting , numerous leadership role , strong interpersonal organizational skill .
Bosch North America
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• Primarily responsible for calibrating Traction Control (TCS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), & Value-Added Functions (VAF) on several vehicle programs including fully automated parking, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), & Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) in prototype vehicles and on vehicle-emulated test benches
• Supported brake system controller tuning and calibration for Antilock-Braking (ABS)
• Lead Functional Safety testing and development with various customer programs – direct contact for other calibration engineers for consulting, troubleshooting, coding, and reviewing data
• Directly supported validation and calibration test trips for ACC & TCS / VDC to AZ, CO, KY, MN (Winter Testing), VA, & WV
• Uses calibration expertise to assist other Bosch customer teams when requested or consulted
• Regularly flash and troubleshoot vehicle controllers using internal diagnostic systems for debugging customer-specific projects
• Lead a monthly technical team meeting to discuss value added functions with all other departments in Chassis Controls
• Lead a weekly applications team meeting for other internal customer team calibration engineers to discuss program status, controller tuning advancements, vehicle cyber security flashing procedures, and SW tool updates & revision control
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) between multiple vehicle program assignments regarding archiving parameter changes to SW, managing SW defects, compiling SW, and adherence to Bosch & customer requirements while seeking areas for performance improvements
• Cross-regional support to Bosch Latin America region on calibration and validation for light commercial truck program
• Completed development from prototype to production for brake system calibration on multiple vehicle programs including Cadillac XT4, CT4, CT5, Buick Lacrosse, Regal, and Encore, Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, Trailblazer, and GMC Terrain
Plymouth, MI / Flat Rock, MI
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Calibration Engineer
Pratt & Miller Engineering
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• Developed CAD prototype for inclusion in proposal to major defense contractor
• Performed analysis on carbon composite racing seat to be FIA homologated for 2016 Cadillac ATS-V.R & 2016 Corvette C7.R
• Was responsible for analyzing and investigating a carbon composite lightening study for production Chevrolet Corvette (C8)
New Hudson, MI
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Design Engineer Intern
Michigan State Formula Racing Team
https://www.linkedin.com/company/michigan-state-university
• Project leader of Brakes System and responsible for recruiting, directing, and mentoring team members to promote program diversity and overall success towards team objectives
• Work in team-based environment to design, manufacture, and test open-wheeled formula-style race car to participate in world’s largest collegiate engineering design competition, Formula SAE
• Develop car from concept through presentation: including funding procurement, engineering, design validation, financial analysis, marketing, and promotion
• Directly responsible for research, design, simulations, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and presentation for inboard and outboard braking system for 2013-2015 vehicles
• Work closely with other team leaders through multiple weekly meetings communicating system progress, project timelines, and ensuring proper system integration with system updates to chief engineer and financial updates to project manager
• Trained over 150 new members on machine shop etiquette, safety, and mill and lathe operating procedures
• 2013 FSAE Michigan Results: 9th overall and 3rd in endurance out of 120 teams
• 2014 FSAE Lincoln Results: 6th overall, 6th in acceleration, 4th in endurance, and 3rd in autocross out of 80 teams
• 2015 FSAE Lincoln Results: 1st in acceleration & skidpad, 5th in design, 6th in marketing, and 10th in autocross out of 80 teams
East Lansing / Okemos, MI
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Brakes Project Leader
Michigan State Formula Racing Team
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• Was directly responsible for driveline system including manufacturing and assembly for 2012-2013 vehicle
• Completed the internal gearing revisions, system testing, and data analysis of the 2012-2013 vehicle
• Designed and completed brake light mounting system for 2012-2013 vehicle
• Assisted in engine dynamometer system setup, tuning, and data acquisition
• Assisted in flow bench testing and data acquisition for air intake design at a varied range of incremental throttle angles
• Worked under close supervision by the Powertrain Mechanical team leader as well as other vehicular system team leaders in communicating system progress, project timelines, and ensuring system integration
• Presented racing team program at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, school events, and community outreach
• Car 15 completed placing 9th overall and 3rd in endurance out of 120 teams at FSAE-Michigan on May 11th, 2013
East Lansing / Okemos, MI
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Powertrain Team Member
Bosch North America
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• Was responsible for investigating and addressing quality alerts and inspections reported from customer in regards to project vehicles
• Developed and updating variant matrices based on RPO codes delivered from department customer
• Performed logic validation in multiple vehicles for Bosch research and customer-specific project requests at the Flat Rock Test Facility
Plymouth, MI / Flat Rock, MI
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Application Engineer Intern - 2nd Rotation
Bosch North America
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• Worked with vehicle and sensor calibration including fulfilling build requests, gathering all necessary sensors and instrumentation, and bench testing equipment before installation within test vehicles
• Performed extensive hydraulic unit studies for gauging PV relations, OBD for ECU tune calibrations, and NVH tuning
• Benchmarked multiple vehicles for Bosch research and customer-specific project requests at the Flat Rock Test Facility
• Level 2 driver training for dynamic vehicle maneuvers including slaloms, single and double lane changes, J-turns, Low-μ road surfaces, washboard roads, 30° banked cornering, 0 to 30° grades, and high-speed cornering, launches, and braking
• Directly responsible for local resource directory wiki maintenance and updates
Plymouth, MI / Flat Rock, MI
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Application Engineer Intern - 1st Rotation
Michigan Industrial Shoe
Assisted in marketing and web development, provided warehouse and customer support including pricing, restocking, and inventory adjustments, and performed project work as assigned.
25477 West Eight Mile Road  Redford, MI 48240
Office Coordinatior
Concours d'Elegance of America
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Responsibilities included coordinating traffic and vehicle unloading, managing IT equipment and setup, directed corporate sponsors to designated field locations, art décor and display preparation, provided assistance to executive director, aided in temporary office relocation during event from Autometrics Corporation located in Troy, MI, and assembled complimentary literature for attendees.
The Inn at St. John's, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI, 48170
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Field Coordinator
Farmington High School Theater
Set, Running, and Technical Crew for Multiple School Performances, including set construction, lighting, sound, serving as a Crew Head for Running Crew.
32000 Shiawassee Street, Farmington, MI, 48336
Set Crew Leader
Bachelor's Degree
Mechanical Engineering
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Michigan State University
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Student for mathematics department courses
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Wayne State University
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Student for mathematics department courses
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Schoolcraft College
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Transportation Design
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Lawrence Technological University
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