MEGHANA MADARKAL
Sterling Heights
Summary
Methodical Systems Engineer with 5+ years of experience in the automotive and consumer electronics industries, specializing in the design, integration, and optimization of embedded and mechatronic systems. Proven expertise in troubleshooting complex hardware/software interactions, system integration, system validation and enhancing system performance in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Engineer, Body Electronics
General Motors
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Owned end-to-end design, implementation, validation, and issue resolution of key customer-facing features (Teen Driver, Valet Mode, Fleet Driver, Delivery Mode) across global vehicle programs
- Directed feature rollouts aligned with vehicle program milestones, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and privacy standards
- Defined system and subsystem requirements, authored specifications, CALBOMs, and DFMEAs, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions
- Led bench and vehicle-level testing, conducted root cause analysis, and resolved complex quality issues using Problem Resolution Tracking Systems
- Partnered with global hardware/software teams to validate models, ensure architectural compliance, and integrate features seamlessly within vehicle platforms
- Championed migration of features to GM’s Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture, defining requirements, MBSE models, and hardware/software integration points
- Presented business cases, technical solutions, and feature demos to leadership and Vehicle Chief Engineers; enhanced customer experience through manuals, guides, and feature awareness initiatives
System Integrator, Electrical and Electronic Subsystems
Whirlpool Corporation
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded technical design reviews for new electrical components in Ovens and Ranges, advancing product reliability and performance
- Optimized system-level trade-offs (cost, quality, schedule) with manufacturing, enabling implementation of an electrical control system rated 7-1/7M units annually
- Developed and presented business cases for new product solutions; built detailed project schedule that aligns cross-functional teams and accelerated execution
- Drove New Product Implementation for Connected Ovens, integrating electrical components and harness subsystems within the Electrical & Electronic Architecture team
- Defined electronic requirements and conducted FMEAs for Electric and Gas Ovens and Ranges; partnered with suppliers using OpEx tools (PUGH matrices) to qualify new designs
- Improved product quality and reduced downtime by resolving manufacturing, end-of-line, and warranty issues using DOE-based root cause analysis
- Strengthened manufacturing readiness by participating in assembly line operations during the launch of a new Oven product
Intern, Exploration Technology Lab
National Geographic Society
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Successfully integrated an Inertial Measurement Unit with a terrestrial exploration device called the Crittercam to record motion data on animals in the wild
- Developed an algorithm to study motion patterns for various animals using real-time IMU data
- Demonstrated the Classification learner in MATLAB to read the retrieved data and classify behavior patterns in animals using SVM (Support Vector Machine) models
Consultant
Deloitte US India
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Led SAP Security design and implementation for global clients (Loblaw, Dolby, Walmart), driving end-to-end role/access management, compliance (SoD), and process enhancements across the Consumer Products and Retail industry
- Developed automation strategies in ServiceNow and SAP (Active Directory, Excel macros, GUI scripting) that streamlined user/role management and reduced team effort by 20%
Education
Master of Engineering - Robotics
University of Maryland
05.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
06.2014
Skills
- DOORS/DNG
- Rhapsody
- Git Ecosystem
- Jira
- Agile Framework
- MATLAB
- Python
- ANSYS
- C/C
- SAP
Certification
1. DFSS Blackbelt Certification
General Motors, Aug 2025
2. DFSS Greenbelt Certification
General Motors, Jun 2023
3. SAFe 5 Agilist
General Motors, Aug 2022
4. Executive General Management
Programme
Indian Institute of Management
Calcutta, Oct 2017
Timeline
System Engineer, Body Electronics
General Motors
06.2022 - 09.2025
System Integrator, Electrical and Electronic Subsystems
Whirlpool Corporation
07.2020 - 06.2022
Intern, Exploration Technology Lab
National Geographic Society
06.2019 - 08.2019
Consultant
Deloitte US India
08.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Master of Engineering - Robotics
University of Maryland
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