Anurag Badwal
Rochester,MI
Summary
Accomplished, bilingual Engineering Professional with extensive automotive industry experience in ISO26262, Functional Safety testing, vehicle fault injection testing, and Data Acquisition. Renowned as a problem solver adept in root cause analysis and waste elimination. Highly skilled in Functional Safety standards and methodologies, with strong project management expertise and a steadfast commitment to quality standards. Exceptional as both a team member and leader, thriving under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines, and delivering superior results in safety-critical environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Safety Engineer
Valeo
Troy, MI
11.2021 - Current
- Led the safety planning and Development Interface Agreement (DIA) processes for Stellantis MY24/25 CVADAS North America and MY25/MY26 CVADAS A5U (EU) projects.
- Conducted in-depth stakeholder requirement reviews with customers, effectively identifying and addressing project understanding anomalies to ensure seamless alignment with client expectations.
- Crafted detailed Safety Development Plans and Safety Test Strategies for critical projects, including STLA MY24/MY25 CVADAS NA, STLA MY25/26 CVADAS A5U, MY24 GM Gen3-8 Mid T1, and MY22/23 GM Gen2 SVPM+.
- Developed the Technical Safety Concept for the MY25/26 CVADAS A5U project. Collaborated with external Functional Safety (FuSa) reviewers from different locations for comprehensive validation.
- Created the Safety Verification Report for GM, Ford, and STLA projects using Jenkins and ToracTera tools for automatic report generation. Established this as the benchmark for all projects in the USA, Germany, and India, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
- Conducted Safety Verification Report (SaVR) and Safety Case reviews with outstanding success rates. Secured 'go status' approvals after thorough evaluations with external FuSa reviewers, underscoring the reliability and excellence of safety deliverables.
Functional Safety Engineer
GKN Driveline
Auburn Hills, MI
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Successfully performed full and delta functional safety verification and validation for Model Years 2019, 2020, and 2021. Conducted extensive bench and vehicle testing (totaling 40-100 hours) for GM Global A and Global B programs, ensuring rigorous adherence to safety standards.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for full and delta functional safety tests, and fault injection tests for GM Global A programs. Ensured meticulous documentation and enhanced traceability for all safety testing activities.
- Collaborated with Software Program Engineering Management (PEM) and Vehicle Integration Managers during multiple software, hardware, and product releases. Performed code comparisons and updated impact analysis reports, facilitating seamless integration and reducing deployment risks.
- Maintained comprehensive safety case checklists for company and client projects in partnership with the Functional Safety Manager. Oversaw software releases for ECU hardware and software at both subsystem and system levels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Directed all Phase C and Phase D activities for Global A and Global B programs for General Motors and FCA/Stellantis. Ensured timely progression through project milestones and upheld the highest quality standards.
Co-op, Verification and Validation
Volvo Group
Hagerstown, MD
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Achieved 65% completion of planned on-board diagnostics testing, thoroughly analyzing ECU sensor faults by inserting and verifying diagnostic trouble codes, and meticulously recording data for comprehensive assessment.
- Executed extensive on-road testing of multiple diesel engine trucks, implementing advanced data acquisition by recording simulation data on specific road cycles, and proficiently uploading and flashing calibration files to optimize vehicle performance.
- Performed detailed analysis of various component parts and assemblies, effectively troubleshooting to determine the optimal course of action for resolving issues, thereby enhancing system reliability.
- Directed and coordinated project work orders for mechanics and the portable data acquisition team to prepare calibration files, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles12-2016
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Patna
Patna, India06-2012
Skills
- Functional Safety Testing
- Safety Case Preparation
- Project Management
- DFMEA
- FMEDA
- DOORS
- Technical report preparation
- Fault Injection Testing
- Safety Traceability Report
- Safety Test Strategy
Affiliations
- “Innovative Design Thinking” (IDT) – To Prevent Bike Stealing, 2015
Formulated the innovation opportunities, functional schematics and design improvement using TRIZ principles. - “Material Selection for Race Car”, 2014
Assessed materials combination and compared materials used for the body panel of race car with CES Edupack.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Functional Safety Certified Automotive Engineer- TUV Nord
Timeline
Product Safety Engineer
Valeo
11.2021 - Current
Functional Safety Engineer
GKN Driveline
03.2017 - 10.2021
Co-op, Verification and Validation
Volvo Group
01.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Patna