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AMIR AHMETASEVIC

Howell,MI

Summary

Electronic stability control algorithm and calibration engineer with 12 years of experience and 10 years of experience in the automotive/motorsports industry with focus and great passion in vehicle dynamics and vehicle controls.

My aim is to obtain a position where I will be able to apply my current knowledge and experience as an integral team member, as well as to further grow as an engineer by developing and applying innovative technologies with a successful organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Algorithm and Control System Engineer

BWI Group
10.2016 - Current
  • Managed stability control algorithm and further improved on it for usage on hyper/supercar vehicles with Torque Vectoring
  • Managed vehicle model and calibrated stability control on various hyper/supercars as well as regular passenger vehicles
  • Integrated Brake-by-wire system for usage on hybrid/EV vehicles
  • Developed trailer sway detection and control systems
  • Developed dynamic steering control for enhancing vehicle control
  • Further improved brake thermal model
  • Co-developed and integrated Front Ride Height Control System with GPS integration on Chevrolet Corvette
  • Interfaced with customers through the system integrations
  • Manipulated CAN communications in vehicles to integrate BWI controls on competitor vehicles

Mechanical/Project Engineer

MMS Team Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Performed stress analysis for designed structures
  • Designed various structures, machine components and tooling using SolidWorks
  • Helped to design hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Generated machine code and machined various parts using CNC mill and lathe
  • Optimized material and labor costs while meeting OSHA standards for quoted projects
  • Created schematic diagrams of Caterpillar heat treat and quench electrical systems using AutoCAD

Quality Engineer

Rexnord LLC
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Implemented software to eliminate human error in measuring processes
  • Created a tooling database to expedite and simplify machine tool setup
  • Conducted process capability studies to determine process performance and long-term stability using Minitab statistical software
  • Addressed supplier material issues by implementing new heat treat processes resulting in reduced scrap and improved quality
  • Conducted Kaizen events to reduce high incident rate of nonconforming product
  • Designed new gauges to improve measurements and expedite gauge setup time
  • Created standard work and gauge design for high precision machined components
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Data Acquisition Engineer/Race Engineer (IndyCar)

LAZIER PARTNERS RACING
03.2014 - 06.2015
  • Implemented and managed Cosworth’s Pi toolbox suite for data acquisition, sensor calibration and data analysis
  • Managed spring/damper combinations together with the weight jacker
  • Managed timing stand car telemetry and communication
  • Created race fuel strategy, monitored, and calculated fuel consumption for the Indy500
  • Modified and repaired custom wiring harnesses on the Dallara DW12 chassis

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Comlux Aviation
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Designed thermodynamic simulation of the airplane cabin to better understand HVAC systems within the custom planes
  • Engineered mechanical systems using SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Junior Engineer (IndyCar)

PANTHER RACING LLC
03.2011 - 03.2013
  • Utilized SolidWorks to design and create new parts for the vehicle and supporting equipment
  • Utilized PolyWorks and ScanWorks for 3D scanning and reverse engineering of the DW12 body and components for CFD usage
  • Built and dyno tested Penske dampers with Roehring Engineering Damper Dyno
  • 3D scanned and reverse engineered the Marmon Wasp engine block to create a casting mold (first winning 1911 Indy 500 car)
  • Helped design custom rigs used to evaluate brake components, anti-roll bar structure and upright/bearing

Foreign Language Interpreter

All Native Systems (National Guard)
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Interpreted communications for military personnel in training to improve their experience and skills in communication when using an interpreter in foreign countries for their future deployments
    (Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
2015

Skills

  • Vector CANalyzer
  • Vector CANape
  • Vector CANoe
  • ATI Vision
  • Cosworth Pi Tool Suite
  • Motec i2
  • VBOX
  • Oxford (OxTS)
  • GM DPS
  • Matlab/Simulink
  • C Programming Language
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Fusion 360

Timeline

Algorithm and Control System Engineer

BWI Group
10.2016 - Current

Mechanical/Project Engineer

MMS Team Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2016

Quality Engineer

Rexnord LLC
07.2014 - 02.2016

Data Acquisition Engineer/Race Engineer (IndyCar)

LAZIER PARTNERS RACING
03.2014 - 06.2015

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Comlux Aviation
05.2013 - 08.2013

Junior Engineer (IndyCar)

PANTHER RACING LLC
03.2011 - 03.2013

Foreign Language Interpreter

All Native Systems (National Guard)
01.2008 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
AMIR AHMETASEVIC