Robin Roston
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Credentials
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Python OOP: Four Pillars of OOP in Python 3 for Beginners
UdemyAug, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Docker for absolute beginners
CourseraFeb, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Agile Testing
LinkedInApr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Neural Networks and Convolutional Neural Networks Essential Training
LinkedInAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++
Coursera -
Robotics: Aerial Robotics
CourseraJun, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Outrider
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Engineer, Platform Integration
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Jun 2022 - Present
Improves on-vehicle debug processing, by leveraging tools for hardware testing and software testing. Develop, manage and maintain hardware in the loop (HIL) test assets for component level testing for cross-functional development.
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Platform Integration Engineer
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Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
Responsible for hardware-in-the-loop test method development using Robot Framework and developing utilities to accelerate test creation.
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Integration and Test Engineer
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Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
Develops testing strategies for emerging logistic robotics technology in a fast-paced environment. Leads metric creation and analytical tool development for system performance and functionality.
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Ford Motor Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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ADAS Integration Engineer - Level II Autonomous Systems
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Jul 2017 - Apr 2021
Leads attribute sign-off for Ford's Level II Autonomous systems, which include a hands-on system, Lane Centering Assist, and a system that allows hands free driving in certain situations, Active Drive Assist. Develops requirements and metrics for new features, creates and executes design verification methods, and delivers systems that delight customers.
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Vehicle Integration Engineer (FCG)
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Nov 2016 - Jul 2017
• Served as a Vehicle Integration engineer for the fully redesigned 18MY Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator • Optimized vehicle usage time for testing and issue resolution between attribute teams such as Vehicle Dynamics, Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH), Accommodation & Usage, and Interior Harmony • Conducted subjective vehicle attribute testing for issue characterization and resolution • Led twice-weekly forum for issue resolution across all project teams for Expedition and… Show more • Served as a Vehicle Integration engineer for the fully redesigned 18MY Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator • Optimized vehicle usage time for testing and issue resolution between attribute teams such as Vehicle Dynamics, Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH), Accommodation & Usage, and Interior Harmony • Conducted subjective vehicle attribute testing for issue characterization and resolution • Led twice-weekly forum for issue resolution across all project teams for Expedition and Navigator • Collaborated with vehicle attribute teams to complete program planning for 20MY Expedition and Navigator, including cost estimation and future technologies
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Software & Controls Engineer I (FCG)
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Apr 2016 - Nov 2016
• Developed design verification plan for Electrical Power Steering (EPAS) safety critical system for feature arbitration and torque limitation across all product lines • Wrote test cases to fulfill for supplier developed software to meet functional safety requirements per ISO 26262 • Created test vectors to validate system to specification requirement through HiL and in-vehicle testing for Traffic Jam Assist, Arbiter and Torque Limiters • Conducted HiL testing and in-vehicle testing… Show more • Developed design verification plan for Electrical Power Steering (EPAS) safety critical system for feature arbitration and torque limitation across all product lines • Wrote test cases to fulfill for supplier developed software to meet functional safety requirements per ISO 26262 • Created test vectors to validate system to specification requirement through HiL and in-vehicle testing for Traffic Jam Assist, Arbiter and Torque Limiters • Conducted HiL testing and in-vehicle testing using MATLAB, Simulink and Vector CANAPE to create the model environment and inject artificial torque requests • Collaborated with EPAS suppliers individually to develop work plans and deliverables for engineering milestones
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Program NVH Engineer (FCG)
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Oct 2015 - Apr 2016
• Led vehicle program NVH package development for European Ford Kuga through key engineering milestones • Managed first-pass NVH design validation for Powertrain NVH, Road Noise, and Airborne NVH • Assisted teams in development of improvement and containment actions for attributes that failed first-pass design validation
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Virginia Tech College of Engineering
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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VTMotorsports Front and Rear Upright Design
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Aug 2012 - May 2015
Responsible for upright (knuckle) design in the front and rear. We run on a two year design cycle consisting of preliminary and conceptual design in the first year, followed by manufacturing and testing in the second year. We use techniques such as modeling and FEA to maximize the effectiveness of the design. With another member of my team, we prepared and delivered the sales presentation for the FSAE competition in 2015. We placed 13th of 120 presentation teams. VT… Show more Responsible for upright (knuckle) design in the front and rear. We run on a two year design cycle consisting of preliminary and conceptual design in the first year, followed by manufacturing and testing in the second year. We use techniques such as modeling and FEA to maximize the effectiveness of the design. With another member of my team, we prepared and delivered the sales presentation for the FSAE competition in 2015. We placed 13th of 120 presentation teams. VT Motorsports placed 6th of 120 teams competing in 2015
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NSF REU Summer Undergraduate Researcher - Center for Tire Research
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
The programs acts as a research fellowship where I will be dealing with tire modeling. The proposed end being a Finite Elements model representing tire loading from the contact patch through suspension structures in a formula style vehicle.
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Vehicle Dynamics Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Supported Vehicle Dynamics attribute development for the 2016 Ford Explorer. Through the course of this internship I completed a competitive benchmarking study for vehicles in the explorer's competitive set. My key accomplishment during this assignment was teaching myself VBA and applying it to a statistical evaluation of these competitive vehicles. Through the course of this internship, I developed skills for evealuating a vehicle subjectively for primary ride, secondary ride… Show more Supported Vehicle Dynamics attribute development for the 2016 Ford Explorer. Through the course of this internship I completed a competitive benchmarking study for vehicles in the explorer's competitive set. My key accomplishment during this assignment was teaching myself VBA and applying it to a statistical evaluation of these competitive vehicles. Through the course of this internship, I developed skills for evealuating a vehicle subjectively for primary ride, secondary ride, handling, and steering attributes. I also learned techniques for collecting objective data and post-processing techniques. Show less Supported Vehicle Dynamics attribute development for the 2016 Ford Explorer. Through the course of this internship I completed a competitive benchmarking study for vehicles in the explorer's competitive set. My key accomplishment during this assignment was teaching myself VBA and applying it to a statistical evaluation of these competitive vehicles. Through the course of this internship, I developed skills for evealuating a vehicle subjectively for primary ride, secondary ride… Show more Supported Vehicle Dynamics attribute development for the 2016 Ford Explorer. Through the course of this internship I completed a competitive benchmarking study for vehicles in the explorer's competitive set. My key accomplishment during this assignment was teaching myself VBA and applying it to a statistical evaluation of these competitive vehicles. Through the course of this internship, I developed skills for evealuating a vehicle subjectively for primary ride, secondary ride, handling, and steering attributes. I also learned techniques for collecting objective data and post-processing techniques. Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2022
University of Michigan-Dearborn
MSE, Electrical Engineering -
2011 - 2015
Virginia Tech College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
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