Sushant Patil

Stellantis Project2: Team Coordinator and Fleet Manager

• Coordinated end-to-end delivery of a delayed Stellantis program, managing stakeholders across OBD, Drivability & Emissions, garages, test labs, shipping, external vendors, and clients for ordering, building, and modifying 100+ test vehicles.
• Authored and reviewed controller build documents (production & development using ETK/XETK) and provided technical direction to garages to ensure development/mule vehicles met test requirements.
• Managed the Service Calibration Release program: onboarded and led a new cross-functional team, created and executed team and test plans, and tracked milestones to meet tight deadlines.
• Validated vehicle calibrations using INCA, Stellantis CDA, bus loggers and AVL — captured logs, scored results during track tests, and identified/troubleshot calibration issues to improve test quality.
• Facilitated collaboration among 20+ engineers, technicians, and suppliers through regular coordination meetings, status tracking, and clear escalation paths to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery.
• Established traceability and change-control for all project documentation and assets, produced regular status reports for stakeholders, and reduced rework and procurement delays through proactive oversight.
• Managed procurement and document control for assets >$5M assigned to me; maintained audit-ready records to support delivery of 100+ test vehicles.

John Deere Project: Controls and Software (client)

• Developed Simulink models for transitioning combustion vehicle systems to battery-powered systems; analyzed and presented findings on business viability.
• Analyzed stakeholder requirements to ensure timely project completion while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborated with global cross-functional teams to support development and validation activities and managed Git repositories.
• Developed physics-based simulation models and scripts in MATLAB/Simulink for unit, component, and system-level testing, implementing both Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) methodologies.
• Developed MATLAB Simulink models for inverter components and e-machines for various vehicle types, using Visual Studio and applying embedded C coding techniques while referencing existing code for optimization.
• Developed sub-system models for Controllers, PMSM, Sensors, and Vehicle Plant Models in MATLAB, resulting in a comprehensive Top Level Model with automated scripting.
• Developed system-level and functional-level requirements to implement customer development requests.
• Reviewed, improved, and converted high-level requirements into technical documentation, enabling efficient model/software requirements.

Stellantis and other FEV Internal/Client Projects

• Commissioned Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) setups for truck's ECU and DCU, focusing on debugging, analyzing test cases for On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), and troubleshooting various issues.
• Configured dSPACE Configuration Desk and Simulink 1D Model to align with TCU I/Os and CAN messages based on DBC; integrated the MATLAB Simulink model to run different driving cycles.
• Planned, developed, and performed tests for verification/validation of software features using MIL/SIL and HiL (ETAS/INCA).
• Built harnesses and sheets for the TCU and Scalexio dSPACE, incorporating a breakout box for ECU and TCU.
• Served as the lead, effectively communicating and ensuring the timely flow of essential documents, software, and components for HiL testing, control strategies, and simulation setups.
• Prepared fault lists and conducted FMEA to identify potential system failure modes and corrective actions.
• Responsible for maintaining the SVN and Git repositories and model libraries.
• Team Coordinator
• Led weekly team meetings for project updates from team members and communicated with the Project Manager, ensuring alignment with Agile framework principles.
• Facilitated monthly training sessions for team members from experts within the team to enhance team knowledge.
• Coordinated issue resolution for project challenges faced by team members using Agile methodology.
• Onboarded new team members on MATLAB Simulink, dSPACE Configuration, Control Desk, and Python scripting.

• Controls and HiL
• Led the global design and maintenance of dSPACE telematics testing frameworks for automotive, construction, marine, and mining ECU simulations, along with analysis and validation in staging and production environments (4G, Satellite).
• HiL testing and troubleshooting with tools such as Vector CANalyzer, and J1939 Electronic Technician software.
• Involved in all project phases from technical analysis to flashing, testing, and data analysis, ensuring thorough validation and quality assurance.
• Streamlined testing by creating and updating test cases and procedures in Microsoft Azure, collaborating with the Product Owner and developers for successful product releases.
• Utilized CANalyzer/CANparse (J1939) to calibrate, log data, identify faults, and modify logic for optimal results, while reviewing and converting high-level requirements into technical documentation
• Python dSPACE HiL and ECU Automation
• Oversaw version control and work management using GIT, demonstrating proficiency in software development practices and enhancing team collaboration.
• Automate test cases from ECU to web UI using Python and APIs in Pycharm, improving test coverage and efficiency.
• Conducted weekly team meetings to gather feedback, identify pain points, and discuss the future scope of the automation team while presenting progress updates.