GERALD BALDRIDGE Jr.
Almont
Summary
Dynamic Senior Integration Engineer with 28+ years in automotive testing, adept at leading advanced EV battery projects at TI Fluid Systems. Proven expertise in DVP&R development and FMEA support, coupled with strong communication skills. Successfully managed teams of over 20, driving innovation in high voltage product testing and development.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Integration Engineer
TI Fluid Systems
Auburn Hills
2022.05 - 2025.06
- Responsibilities: Lead advanced development projects, maintain build budgets, lead prototype builds of EV Batteries inhouse and outsourced. Support advanced engineering on testing requirements to meet customer demands for EV Batteries and Energy Storage Banks, Lead the Teardowns and builds of High Voltage Enclosures, support Custom builds of Cooling Systems and Electrical prototypes of High Voltage products, assist in other builds and designs of EV related products.
Senior Test Engineer
Pierburg LLC Automotive
Auburn Hills
2016.02 - 2022.05
- Responsibilities: Validation of Automotive Sensors and controls, Lead Technicians, Manage operating and capital budgets, Follow calibration of all lab equipment, work with outside testing vendors, work with customers on Testing needs, Gather quotes for outside testing, Support TS 16949 audits, Lead 5S, Lead test development and Processes, PV/DV Testing.
Engineering Lab Coordinator
Bourns Automotive
Auburn Hills
2010.06 - 2016.01
- Responsibilities: Managing personal, Quoting jobs, scheduling. Develop timelines to meet PPAP deadlines; maintain steady budgeting; DVP&R’s, Overlook Test setup and function; Test report approval, Testing of Automotive Sensors and controls
Senior Validation Manager
Plastech Engineered Products
Auburn Hills
2005.08 - 2010.06
- Responsibilities: Managing personal, Prepare operating budgets; Quoting jobs, Personnel schedules; Oversee operations of multiple facilities; develop timelines; maintain steady budgeting; DVP&R’s, support FMEA; Overlook Testing to ensure proper setup and function; Test report approval; BSR/NVH experience; Full interior exterior and IP testing of plastic components; Understanding of automotive specifications i.e. Ford, Chrysler, GM, Nissan, etc.
Test Engineer
Molex Automotive
Auburn Hills
1998.08 - 2005.08
- Responsibilities include: Supervising and training of lab technicians; prepare operating budgets; Prepare test reports, trouble shoot most questions regarding mechanical and electrical problems with test systems, failure analysis, PV/DV level testing, project timelines, Operation and programming of vibration equipment for NVH Testing.
Senior Test Technician
1992.03 - 1998.08
- Responsibilities: Conducting PV/DV level environmental, vibration, NVH, electrical, and mechanical testing of automotive components; programming vibration controllers; setup of field cars to evaluate prototype products; setup data acquisition systems; utilization of Microsoft Word and Excel for report writing and interoffice communication.
Test Technician
1990.08 - 1992.03
- Responsibilities: prototype crimping, Micro sectioning, Electrical/ Mechanical Test setup, etc. Bench Testing, Tensile Testing, Circuit Testing, Vibration Testing, Salt Fog Testing, Soldering Circuits.
Education
Fire Science
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Mi12.1992
Lewis & Hanke drafting school
01.1990
General Studies, CAD 110, 120, 130, CATIA, Inventor
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MiSkills
- Team management and leadership
- Development and FMEA support
- Written and verbal communication
- Data acquisition and testing
- Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Automotive testing expertise
- Vibration setup and troubleshooting
- DAS setup and debugging skills
- Automotive suspension and engine mechanics
- EV battery service and builds
- Vehicle and dyno testing
- Instrumentation for prototypes
- Operating Injection molding machines and setups
- 3D printer experience from start
Certification
• EST Vibration Certified, Expert in Vibration Setup, Fixture Design and BSR, Vibration Research software
• SAE Automotive High Voltage Certified for Teardown and Handling of EV batteried for Vehicles and Energy Stationary Storage, Etc.
• SAE Automotive High Voltage Certified for Teardown and Handling of EV batteried for Vehicles and Energy Stationary Storage, Etc.
Timeline
Senior Integration Engineer
TI Fluid Systems
2022.05 - 2025.06
Senior Test Engineer
Pierburg LLC Automotive
2016.02 - 2022.05
Engineering Lab Coordinator
Bourns Automotive
2010.06 - 2016.01
Senior Validation Manager
Plastech Engineered Products
2005.08 - 2010.06
Test Engineer
Molex Automotive
1998.08 - 2005.08
Senior Test Technician
1992.03 - 1998.08
Test Technician
1990.08 - 1992.03
Fire Science
Oakland University
Lewis & Hanke drafting school
General Studies, CAD 110, 120, 130, CATIA, Inventor
Oakland Community College