Patrick Smithberger
Marine City,MI
Summary
Performance-driven Technical Specialist enthusiastic about developing/improving OBD monitors to meet regulatory requirements with robustness to prevent warranty issues. Always have consideration for program timing to meet production and regulatory requirements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
XEV OBD Calibration Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
09.2013 - Current
- Review and approve calibration releases for OBD content in ICE and HEV programs.
- Improved calibration efficiency by introducing OBD development and sign off processes into a powertrain dynamometer and chassis dynamometer environment.
- Oversee technical workflows for all OBD powertrain (HEV and ICE) engineers to ensure regulatory requirements and robustness are met for most OBD monitors.
- Aid in the development of new OBD monitors to ensure robustness and meet the regulatory requirements. (i.e EGR, Variable Cam Timing, Cold Start Reduction, Catalyst, Thermostat and some Comprehensive Component Monitors)
- Improve calibration efficiency and robustness with developing new data analysis tools, processes and procedures.
- Mentor OBD calibration engineers on calibration methodology and regulatory requirements.
Calibration Supervisor
IMPCO Technologies
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Delivered after-market alternative fuel vehicles that met all emissions and OBD regulatory requirements.
- Improved customer satisfaction with implementing calibration updates for in-service vehicles.
OBD Technical Specialist
Nissan North America, Inc.
08.2004 - 05.2011
- Participated in regular meeting with CARB to discuss calibration/software regulator issues, new technology and updates of improvements.
- Developed new processes for developing robust calibration prior to production.
- Updated regulatory documentation for a more transparent explanation for regulators.
- Lead OBD calibration engineer for all North America programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Understanding of OBD regulations and implementation
- Calibration Troubleshooting Capabilities
- OBD Monitor Development
- Timing Requirements
Timeline
XEV OBD Calibration Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
09.2013 - Current
Calibration Supervisor
IMPCO Technologies
05.2011 - 09.2013
OBD Technical Specialist
Nissan North America, Inc.
08.2004 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ohio State University
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