Sajad Abood
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Automotive Technician with hands-on experience in diagnostics and repairs across diverse vehicle systems. Expertise in advanced diagnostic tools to effectively identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues. Combining practical automotive knowledge with formal education in Electrical and Computer Engineering to enhance service delivery and adapt to evolving automotive technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive engineering technologist internship
Ford
Dearborn, Michigan
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Provide technical support to Ford dealership technicians, assisting with complex vehicle diagnostics and repair procedures.
- Specialize in diagnosing and troubleshooting automotive electronic control modules (ECUs, PCMs, TCMs, etc.).
- Guide technicians through interpreting wiring diagrams, service manuals, and using diagnostic tools, such as IDS and FDRS.
- Create and manage Jira tickets to document issues, escalate concerns, and track resolutions in collaboration with Ford engineering teams.
- Conducted tests and validations on software updates over the air (OTA) software updates.
- Confirmed successful implementation of over-the-air updates (OTA) software updates for automotive electronics.
- Control units (ECU) ensuring successful installation, functionality, and system integrity.
Manager
Gas Station - Amoco
Dearborn, MI
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Oversee Daily Operations: Manage all aspects of gas station operations, including fuel dispensing, convenience store sales, and customer service. Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensuring they adhere to company policies, and provide excellent customer service.
- Implemented promotional displays to boost sales of fuel and convenience items.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Automotive Mechanic
Mansfield Auto Parts
Detroit, MI
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Diagnose Vehicle Issues: Utilize diagnostic tools and software to identify mechanical and electrical problems in vehicles. Perform repairs: Conduct repairs on various vehicle systems, including engines, Transmission, brakes, suspension and electrical components.
Remove and replace
Body Works inc / BMW Specialist
Detroit, MI
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Vehicle Assessment: Evaluate the condition of vehicles upon arrival to determine the scope of work required for repairs or part replacements. Remove and Replace Components: Safely and efficiently remove defective parts and components from BMW vehicles and replace them with new or refurbished parts, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications.
Education
Bachelor's - Electrical Engineering
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Ypsilanti, MI05-2026
Skills
- Expert in diagnosing and repairing vehicles
- Client relationship management
- Expert in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Matlab
- CAD
- Troubleshooting
- Precision and safety awareness
- Electrical troubleshooting
- LtSpice
- Using CAN and CAN bus communication protocols
- C/C
- Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
PLC Based Elevator Control 2023
- PLC-Based Elevator Control System., Developed and tested a fully functional 4-floor elevator system using Allen-Bradley PLC and Ladder Logic, including safety interlocks and HMI integration.
- Autonomous Indoor Mail Delivery Robot, Electrical Engineering Senior Capstone Eastern Michigan University (May 2026), Assisted with hardware integration, electrical wiring, and system assembly of an autonomous delivery robot., Installed and mounted a touchscreen interface and delivery compartments., Performed testing, troubleshooting, and mechanical adjustments to improve robot functionality and mobility., Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and validate a fully operational prototype.
Research assistant
- Assisted in the creation of a custom dataset for gunshot detection, focusing on recording and processing non-gunshot sounds to improve detection accuracy. Engaged in data augmentation techniques to enhance model training and robustness.
- Https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8511X6/1/5/pd
Timeline
Automotive engineering technologist internship
Ford
04.2025 - 05.2026
Automotive Mechanic
Mansfield Auto Parts
12.2019 - 12.2021
Manager
Gas Station - Amoco
03.2019 - 08.2022
Remove and replace
Body Works inc / BMW Specialist
07.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor's - Electrical Engineering
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY