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Jigna Patel 50177 Tottenham, Canton, MI 48187, Phone: 734-674-6978 Email: jpeng3@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position in software or electrical engineering field to enhance my knowledge and technical skills. EDUCATION: 05/2006 Bachelor Degree: Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, MI 48128 • GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale • Detroit Edition Engineering Scholarship, 2004/2005 • Member of IEEE and SWE associations Engineering Transfer Program: Schoolcraft Community College, MI 48150 • GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale • Pythagorean Award in Mathematics PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: • Coursework includes: Automatic Control System, Embedded Systems Design, Analog & Digital Comm. Systems, Electronics Circuit I & II, Electronic Signal & Systems, Applied Mechanics, Advanced SW Eng, Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Material & Devices. • Very fast learner, creative with new ideas, problem solver, team player, dedicated, committed, and responsible. RELATED SKILLS: Hardware: ETAS INCA Tools, Cardaq plus, Boonton 4300 RF Power meter, GPIB & PXI instruments, Oscilloscopes, RF Amplifiers, Rohde & Schwartz Signal Generator, FreeBSD controller, Motorola HC11 Microprocessor, OOpic-R Microcontroller, Digital signal processing Computer: Pspice, MatLab, MDA, Microsoft Office, Adobe PhotoShop, MSDOS, Windows XP, and familiar with .Net, CAN Communication, TCP/IP, HTML and Visual source safe Software: C/C++, Lab VIEW, Visual Basic and familiar with SQL database, Vi Editor EXPERIENCE: General Motors: Milford Proving Ground, MI 48380 Algo Design Development /Software Engineer: 02/2008 – 09/2008 • Design, Develop, and Implement Clutch to Clutch Transmission Control Module Software in C/C++ according to Shifts and Modes for 6-speed transmission algorithm development. • Design analysis performed on present clutch control issues in order to develop new algorithm requirements allowing for ideal control of shift events, TCC, and Line Pressure. • ETAS /INCA 5.4 data collection would be performed and analyzed for developing software designs and implementing changes. • Algorithm design would be performed on PC side IDE allowing the use of different environments based on developers needs. o NotePad/TextPad++ utilized for design of algorithm. o Compares done with Codewright/Beyond Compare. o Software algorithm designs would then transfer to Linux server to build and verify. o Testing and calibrating designed patch software in vehicles including control upgrades using INCA tools and prepare presentation based on needs. o Documents were written on each algorithm to allow for calibrators to understand the algorithm and calibration controls. • Regular contact with others outside the work groups and also worked with Electrical Integration and Software group to verify final software changes. Chrysler: Auburn Hills, MI 48236 Software/Controls Engineer: 06/2007-01/2008 • Automate vehicle control and monitoring during EMC tests using Lab View • Troubleshoot EMC test stands including automotive sensors testing under RF environment. • Responsible for resolving issues regarding software development on VTEM, VRTC & Vehicle AM Radio Interference Measurement System Test stations. • Coordinate development of EMC test stand documentation and Test specifications • Troubleshoot software problems on UNIX workstations (C++, HP Basic) • Worked with OBT team on UNIX and C/C++ to develop On-Board-Transmitter test station. Simolex Corporation: Plymouth, MI 48170 Quality Engineer Intern: 04/2005 – 05/2006 • Developed continuous inspection system conducive to the Production System. • Assisted in development of appropriate Quality Assurance Specifications during product development. Initiate and document new test methods and procedures at the supplier level. • Assisted Quality Manager in all phases of the department’s activities including cost reduction activities, process improvements, and returned goods analysis. Senior Design Projects: The Fire Fighting Robot • Designed and constructed the robot from scratch under competition rules. • The task for the robot was to find and extinguish a flame. • A high speed airplane propeller was chosen as the flame extinguisher. • Worked with OOPic Microcontroller and different Sensors: white line, wall, flame detector Multistage Differential Amplifier • Designed a basic Op-Amp using four stage amplifier • Built/Troubleshoot Amplifier using multi-meters and oscilloscopes • DC and AC analysis were performed • Worked with hardware and PSpice Simulation References are available upon request

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