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Jinping Zhang

Grand Blanc,MI

Summary

Accomplished Sr. Materials Engineer with a proven track record of 27 years of industrial working experience; expert in materials specification, evaluation, development, and failure analysis with an innovative mind; specialist demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Materials Engineer / Analyst

BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, MI
10.2020 - 02.2025
  • Developed materials specification for various sensor components for automotive exhaust applications.
  • Developed quick and reliable testing methods for incoming materials validation.
  • Performed failure analyses for developing products and made recommendations on materials selection / process to eliminate premature failure.
  • Performed failure analyses for field returns to diagnose the root cause of the failure and make recommendations for the implementation of new manufacturing process control, calibration change, or control algorithm modification.
  • Interacted with existing suppliers and developed new suppliers for performance, durability improvement, and cost savings.
  • Trained newer colleagues to master various equipment skills and analytical skills, and provided guidance to complete their tasks efficiently.
  • Managed materials labs to ensure various equipment in calibration and in good service condition.
  • Written up work instructions for various tests and equipment, and update periodically.
  • Outsourced analysis services and scrutinized incoming reports to ensure the validity of the conclusion.
  • Produced over 80~100 analytical reports annually and review others reports regularly.
  • Participated in regular project review meetings, provided insightful input regarding material issues, and became an authoritative figure in the materials field.

Metallurgist / Senior Metallurgist /Senior Researcher

Delphi Automotive
Flint / Auburn Hills, MI
05.1998 - 09.2020
  • Designed and fabricated a shape-memory thin film having an innovative composition and processing procedure.
  • Designed and constructed various lab-scale apparatuses to test the physical properties and reliability of the new materials.
  • Designed and implemented accelerated test conditions/procedures to quickly predict materials' durability under intended application conditions.
  • Defined the manufacturing procedure for the entire actuator device, including thin film fabrication, etching, and packaging, and made recommendations on the device control algorithm.
  • Invented a reactive R.F. Sputtering process for manufacturing high-temperature sensors having the best accuracy and durability for automotive exhaust gas applications.
  • Utilized robust engineering technique to select material process parameters for the optimization of the performance and reliability of the sensors.
  • Introduced and modified microelectronics fabrication techniques, such as laser scribing and photolithography, to form a special configuration of the gas sensors.
  • Conducted failure analyses and introduced reactive physical vapor deposition to fabricate dielectric oxide layers for functional stability.
  • Investigated various commercial materials for their potential as bipolar plate material in PEM fuel cells
  • Designed and constructed lab-scale experimental apparatus, and implemented tests to mimic real application conditions.
  • Invented a coating process for stainless steel to meet the performance and cost requirements for PEM applications.

Lab Instructor / Specialist

Southeast University
Nanjing, China
07.1985 - 05.1995
  • Managed a material testing laboratory having an extensive lineup of equipment
  • Acquired and continuously refined material analytical skills concerning materials characterization and failure analysis.
  • Facilitated research and design of experiments for graduates and undergraduates in the field of materials science and engineering.
  • Conducted research on various government and industrial projects, including Ni-Ti shape memory alloys, Cu-Zn-Al shape memory alloys, Ni-Al intermetallic alloys, Zn-Al alloys, diamond-like thin film, TiN hard film, their processing, and industrial applications.
  • Conducted research on a government project on Ni-Ti alloys for their medical application, and attained proficiency in the thermal treatment and chemical treatment of the surface of the Ni-Ti medical device.

Education

Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12-2002

Master of Science - Materials Science

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
07-1998

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Wuhan University
Wuhan China
05-1995

Skills

  • Failure analysis (metal, ceramic, composite materials, ceramic/metal/glass layered structures)
  • Materials selection and specification
  • Materials testing: Mechanical, Thermal, Metallurgical, Microstructure-Property Relationship, from sample preparation to final report
  • Thin Film / Coating Process and Evaluation
  • Lab management (lab maintenance, lab scale-up)
  • Problem solving and continuous improvement methodology (DOE, robust engineering, Taguchi method, Shainin system)
  • Innovation (7 US patents and 2 trade secrets granted)
  • Collaborations for teamwork

Timeline

Sr. Materials Engineer / Analyst

BorgWarner
10.2020 - 02.2025

Metallurgist / Senior Metallurgist /Senior Researcher

Delphi Automotive
05.1998 - 09.2020

Lab Instructor / Specialist

Southeast University
07.1985 - 05.1995

Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering

Michigan State University

Master of Science - Materials Science

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Wuhan University

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