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Work History
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Gary Oliveira

Dryden,MI

Summary

Highly-skilled technical professional with experience in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and maintaining complex systems. Strengths include in-depth knowledge of powertrain and driveline applications, including ECUs, sensors, actuators, and electromagnetic coils, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical individuals. Proven track record of improving system efficiency and reducing downtime in previous roles.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Technical Expert Powertrain Electronics and Driveline

Magna International
Troy, MI
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Provided technical analysis, support, as well as trend analysis for Power Electronics components, modules, as well as DC/DC, and Inverters for the corporate R&D team at Magna. Analyzed competitor electrical architectures including Power Electronics, and system architectures (C.A.N. and Ethernet). Additional analysis and support of the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), mainly the implementation of Automotive Ethernet, and system architecture.

Power Electronics Design Release Engineer

FCA LLC, INC.
Auburn Hill, MI
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Sr. DRE for Power Take Off Units (PTU) Midsize SUV’s. Lead PDT’s. Work with Designers to ensure interface, assembly and packaging compatibility, Work with Analysis Engineers to develop solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner, leverage lessons learned from other programs. Work with BOM Family Owner (BFO) to select appropriate components and reuse parts where appropriate. Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability. Work with service to ensure serviceability. Oversee and support DFMEA and DRBFM. Oversee DV and PV activities.

Sr. Design Release Engineer

General Motors Vehicle Engineering Center
Warren, MI
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Sr. DRE for Power Take Off Units (PTU) Midsize SUV’s. Lead PDT’s. Work with Designers to ensure interface, assembly and packaging compatibility, Work with Analysis Engineers to develop solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner, leverage lessons learned from other programs. Work with BOM Family Owner (BFO) to select appropriate components and reuse parts where appropriate. Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability. Work with service to ensure serviceability. Oversee and support DFMEA and DRBFM. Oversee DV and PV activities.

Electrical Applications Lead

American Axle & Manufacturing
Rochester Hills, MI
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Lead engineer responsible for product development of electronic hardware control systems for Electronic Locking Differentials, 4WD / AWD Transfer Case Systems. Project responsibilities consisted of product design of electronic control units, component specifications of sensors and motor / actuators, cost reductions for all electronic applications, prints, vendor and part qualification, production integration and release, and Program Management. Also supported supply chain management in sourcing and supplier selection.

Lead Product Engineer

BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, MI
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for advanced product development of electronic control systems for 4WD / AWD vehicle applications. Project responsibilities consisted of product design electronic control units for AWD systems, performance specifications, cost reductions for all electronic applications, prints, vendor and part qualification (DV&P&R and DFMEA), customer/field support, and Program Management. Managed first production implementation of models based controls through auto code generation into target microcontroller. Developed integrated Electronics / Actuator module utilized on a powertrain applications. Electronics lab supervisor; responsible for electronic control unit prototypes, vehicle wiring for 4WD/AWD systems, and support of advanced drivetrain applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Rochester, NY

Associates of Science - Electrical Engineering

WATERBURY STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Waterbury, CT

Skills

  • Power electronics
  • System architecture
  • DFMEA and DRBFM
  • Trend analysis
  • Product development
  • Component specifications
  • Cost reduction
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management

Hobbies and Interests

Bicycling, Snow skiing, Golf

Publications

  • Global Powertrain Congress 2000: Co-authored “Integrated Electronic Controls for 4WD & FWD / AWD Systems”
  • Diagnosing Electronic Transmissions, Transmission Digest; June 1991.

PATENTS:

  • Authored: Method and Apparatus for providing synchronization of low to high shifts in a transfer case; June 26, 2001 #6,251,045 /#5,771,477 / #6,579,208.
  • Authored: Method and Apparatus for synchronizing sow to sigh shifts in a transfer case; June 17, 2003 #6,579,208
  • Inventor: Method Apparatus And Method For Coupling A Disconnect able Stabilizer Bar; Nov. 16, 2010 # 7,832,739 / # 7,909,339 / #8,109,522
  • Inventor: Linear Actuator with Position Sensing System; Nov. 23, 2010 #7,837,585 / #8,057,345
  • Authored: Fast turn-off and fast turn-on of an inductive load and usage in vehicle application; May 4, 2011; 7,948,730
  • Authored: Use of high frequency transformer to charge HEV batteries; April 3, 2012; #8,148,949

Timeline

Sr. Technical Expert Powertrain Electronics and Driveline

Magna International
08.2019 - 05.2024

Power Electronics Design Release Engineer

FCA LLC, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2019

Sr. Design Release Engineer

General Motors Vehicle Engineering Center
01.2013 - 01.2016

Electrical Applications Lead

American Axle & Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2013

Lead Product Engineer

BorgWarner
01.1995 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Associates of Science - Electrical Engineering

WATERBURY STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

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