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Victor Gamboa

Ontario,california

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented automotive engineer with proven expertise in developing and implementing issue management workflows, conducting verification and validation, and performing root cause analysis within software and hardware development cycles. Adept at streamlining issue investigation, tracking, and resolution processes across ICE, and electrified vehicle platforms. Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless data exchange, and improving product quality within fast-paced environments, including the dynamic electric vehicle industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Test & Validation Engineer II

Merceds-Benz R&D America
Long Beach, California
09.2023 - Current
  • Applied Verification and Validation (V&V) principles to lead the preparation and testing of powertrain durability vehicles, ensuring proper software and hardware updates were integrated and validated according to engineering specifications.
  • Performed in-depth root cause analysis on complex vehicle telematics and diagnostic data to identify, categorize, and prioritize durability and diagnostic calibration issues, contributing to a structured issue resolution process.
  • Analyze diagnostics and telemetry data from embedded communication systems (such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet), and leverage vehicle/cloud data for validation and root-cause analysis.
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication and collaboration with engineering, calibration, and testing teams to streamline the resolution of critical powertrain and diagnostic issues on pre-production vehicles, significantly improving issue resolution efficiency.
  • Contributed to proactive issue prevention by coordinating emissions testing to confirm light-duty emissions and OBD regulations, identifying potential quality nonconformances early in the development lifecycle.

ICE/Electric Powertrain Engineer I

Hyundai/Kia North American Technical Center
Chino, california
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Developed and managed systematic issue tracking for fleet testing of powertrain durability vehicles, comprehensively monitoring combustion, emissions, and drivability concerns to ensure complete issue ingestion, and data integrity.
  • Conducted rigorous root cause analysis of vehicle powertrain systems to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot design and quality issues, leading to the implementation of effective corrective actions.
  • Implemented and maintained a system for tracking vehicle claim history to monitor and evaluate countermeasure effectiveness, contributing to a continuous improvement framework for issue resolution processes.
  • Provided critical engineering support and facilitated data exchange with R&D centers, vehicle plants, suppliers, and third-party contractors, fostering a common understanding and approach to troubleshooting vehicle field issues across different organizational entities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05-2021

Skills

  • Vehicle communication networks and DAQ tools
  • Benchmarking activities
  • ETAS/MDA INCA
  • Intrepid
  • VehicleSpy
  • Vector CAN
  • Jira/Confluence
  • Data analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Project coordination
  • Evaluation of engineering systems
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Emissions validation
  • Powertrain testing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Product development
  • Validation testing
  • Process analysis

Timeline

Mechanical Test & Validation Engineer II

Merceds-Benz R&D America
09.2023 - Current

ICE/Electric Powertrain Engineer I

Hyundai/Kia North American Technical Center
10.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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