Garry Rice

LabVIEW Developer – Electrical Power Steering Test Systems

• Rewrote and upgraded LabVIEW code for Rack and Pinion test equipment to meet updated performance and compliance requirements.
• Developed a custom LabVIEW driver for controlling five integrated servos.
• Designed scalable LabVIEW modules to support new part numbers and manage serial CAN communication with test components.

Electronic Throttle Body Tester Development

• Led the design and coordination of a multidisciplinary team to develop an Electronic Throttle Body Tester aimed at reducing warranty claims through robust final testing.
• Developed LabVIEW test code and parametric test routines to validate unit performance.
• Designed supporting electrical circuits and created a LabVIEW driver to interface with a SENT module via RS232 serial communication.

Design & Fabrication Team Coordination

• Led a small cross-functional team in the design and fabrication of custom equipment for internal use, supporting tasks from component and final testing to factory automation and control systems.

Operational Support

• Delivered technical support for both local and remote operations, ensuring consistent system performance and minimal downtime across multiple sites.

Test Equipment Documentation Development

• Created comprehensive documentation packages for test equipment, including project outlines, electrical schematics, operation manuals, bill of materials (BOM), preventive maintenance procedures, and calibration instructions.

Test Equipment Design & Development

• Designed and developed various test systems to verify product functionality and reduce warranty returns.
• Implemented control solutions ranging from discrete logic and PLCs to microcontrollers (Arduino) and PC-based LabVIEW systems.

Factory Automation Control System Development

• Designed and implemented control systems for factory automation, including a PLC/HMI-controlled sonic wash system.
• Developed a motion control system for a water knife featuring PLC-based parametric control for precise operation and flexibility.

Cross-Functional Design Collaboration

• Collaborated with customers and internal design teams to define and develop system requirements across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains.

Test Equipment Layout & Fixture Design

• Designed test equipment layouts using AutoCAD, ensuring efficient workflow and spatial organization.
• Created basic fixturing and mechanical interfaces using Autodesk Inventor, including custom panel and shelving designs for test systems.