Vaibhav Khanna
OBD Controls, Engine Diagnostics Development/Validation
Canton,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented diagnostic engineer proficient in automotive controls and engine OBD development. Bringing unmatched technical troubleshooting and data analysis skills developed over 7 years of experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple high priority projects with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior OBD Diagnostic Engineer(promoted Level 6-8)
Ford Motor Company
04.2016 - Current
- Track Global OBD requirements and maintain diesel design transmittal
- Develop diagnostic requirements for all powertrain modules: ECU, DCU, NOx, PM, Glow plugs, etc. Work closely with R&D to deliver OBD requirements
- Develop calibration guides, DVMs and execute validation in vehicle for all new OBD content and diagnostics
- Create and maintain CARB decks/diagnostic checklist for all NA diesel programs
- SPC between feature teams/Bosch/Conti and calibration
- Update global J1979/J1979-2(UDS) and manufacturer specific PID list, global inhibit matrix, AECD timers list for all diesel programs
- Data analysis of OBD diagnostics using ATI/Vision, ETAS/INCA, Matlab/Simulink.
- Track software related Diesel concerns and deficiencies in JIRA. Plan and deliver solutions to address them
- Lead software/calibration launch issues and bring them to resolution in short time-frames
- OBD Lead in developing common solutions for Gas and Diesel, working with the gas team in effort to move towards in house software and common calibration solution
- Owner of CPF diagnostics/diagnostic manager/data streaming feature expert lists for all diesel programs (~7500 calibrations).
- Lead major projects to automate feature by phase in Rally, program specific design transmittal, global inhibit matrix and calibration complexity reduction.
Powertrain Engineer
Detroit Diesel, Daimler Trucks
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Leading Data Analysis for the ATS (Engine Aftertreatment System) Performance and Emissions group
- Creating and running Simulink models using MATLAB scripting for HDEP and MDEG monitors to conduct Margin Analysis and De-bounce analysis using statistical techniques
- Assisting the ATS team with monitor calibration development by simulating models in MATLAB and generating data reports
- PVE: Validating threshold parts for ATS monitors by testing trucks in the field
- Inducing faults in trucks by running CAPL scripts in Vector CANalyser, changing calibrations in MARC and data acquisition using Vector CANape
- Conducting Data Mining on sustaining codes showing Fault code trends
- Writing DVP&R reports summarizing monitor information, margin analysis and performance results
- Preparing and maintaining ACM spylists for RG and Engineering test trucks.
Project Engineer
Transnav Inc
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Design and develop parts for specific client projects from concept to production working simultaneously with the design, tooling, gauge, process and quality engineer
- Making part design changes for fuel components to improve functionality and conformance to dimensional requirements
- Coordinating with the clients to understand requirements and giving project status
- DOE on parts by running trials, checking GD&T reports and recommending design changes in order to design for manufacturability
Quality Control Intern
Volkswagen Private Ltd
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Process improvement of Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing carried out at the Test Center employing Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams to check for discrepancies in comparison with the Volkswagen Standards
- Creating weekly reports on critical errors with possible reasons and improvements
Manufacturing Intern
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
, India
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Evaluated performance of an aircraft engine
- Attained deeper understanding of the casting, forging, heat treatment and machining operations during engine manufacturing.
Mechanical Intern
Honda Siel Cars Ltd
New Delhi, India
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Conducted time studies and applied lean manufacturing tools such as Kaizen and 5S to remove bottlenecks and increase productivity of the welding-line
- Reduced tact time of three work stations to under the safe limit
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Indraprastha University
08.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow
ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, DET, MARC, Vector CANanlyser, Vector CANape
Rally, JIRA, Github, MS Excel VBA, MS Outlook, MS Sharepoint
C, C, JAVA, OOP
CATIA V5, PRO-E 60, ABAQUS, AutoCAD
DFMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5D, Data Analytics, Design of Experiments
Accomplishments
Received "Powertrain Technical Achievement Award" in Ford (2018) for leading migration of common in house gas software to diesel applications (Saved supplier software expenses)
Received "Top Achiever" in Ford (2019). Only 2 people are selected from the whole PCCN (Powertrain Controls, Calibration and NVH) department
Timeline
Senior OBD Diagnostic Engineer(promoted Level 6-8)
Ford Motor Company
04.2016 - Current
Powertrain Engineer
Detroit Diesel, Daimler Trucks
11.2014 - 04.2016
Project Engineer
Transnav Inc
08.2014 - 11.2014
Quality Control Intern
Volkswagen Private Ltd
05.2013 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design
University of Southern California
08.2012 - 06.2014
Manufacturing Intern
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
05.2011 - 07.2011
Mechanical Intern
Honda Siel Cars Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Indraprastha University
08.2008 - 06.2012