David Alexander Browning, EIT 61 E Henderson Rd, Apt C, Columbus OH 43214 • dabrowning13@gmail.com • 419-957-8580
About me: Mechanical engineer with a passion for learning, art, vehicle dynamics, and improving quality of life through design.
Education
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH B.S. Mechanical Engineering (May ‘15); Industrial Design Minor Extra-curricular Activities: FSAE Formula Buckeyes, Maker Club Senior Capstone Pneumatic DRS System for Formula Buckeye FSAE car. Fluid analysis, kinematic analysis, Matlab simulation, CAD design in Solidworks. Stress calculations in Ansys. Component selection, fabrication of linkages and rockers, installation on car and testing.
Work Experience
Transportation Research Center, Inc, East Liberty, OH (February 2020 - ) - Research Engineer II Responsible for performing and analyzing research across various disciplines, working with engineers to conduct complex engineering testing and analyses, designing and implementing new standards, protocols, processes and equipment and proving technical reports and presentations to assist in planning and direction.
· Installation, troubleshooting and use of wide array of vehicle data acquisition systems
· Vehicle network troubleshooting
· Data analysis using Matlab scripting and programming
Relevant Tools and Qualifications: Matlab, Oxford Technology RT GPS systems, ABD GST robotic targets, ABD robotic vehicle controllers.
Veoneer-Nissin Brake Systems, East Liberty, OH (October 2016- Jan 2020) -
Brake Control Application & Development Engineer
● Calibration, development, testing and analysis of brake-by-wire automotive brake system
● Development and debugging of brake control software algorithms using Matlab/Simulink software,
● Development and execution of vehicle test plans
● Data collection using Vector CANape software
● Data analysis and reporting
● Project management and customer interface
● Vehicle instrumentation and maintenance
● Operated out of the Transportation Research Center test facility, with winter testing at Smithers-Rapra Winter Test facility in Raco, Michigan
Relevant Tools and Qualifications:
● Tier 3 test driving certification (Tier 1 & 2 Transportation Research certification, Tier 3 VNBS internal training with TRC reciprocity, Team O’Neil Performance Driving program)
● Training Certifications for Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Vector CANape, Vector CANalyzer. References: Eric Giddens, Manager - eric.giddens@vnbs.com - 419-276-7595
Dynamix Engineering, Columbus, OH (January 2015-September 2016) – Energy Engineer Lifecycle ownership of energy projects, from sales to energy audits and building modeling, design of controls systems, controls integration, user interface design, coding of control systems, field installation and maintenance, networking, professional services with daily customer contact. Relevant Tools and Qualifications: AEE Energy Manager in Training, Tridium Niagara 4 Certified, BACnet References: Todd Mace, Manager - tmace@dynamix-ltd.com - 614-306-3872
Newman Technology Inc., Mansfield, OH (May 2014-August 2014) - R&D Intern CAD design with DSS Catia, testing, benchmarking, and prototyping of door sash and exhaust systems for Honda vehicles. Communicated with suppliers and customers for purchasing and design specifications. Relevant Tools and Qualifications: DSS Catia V5, CAM Prototyping References: Luke Thomas, Manager - lthomas@newmantech.com - 419-571-8894
Additional Experience –
- Certified Solidworks Professional
- CAD Modeling in SolidWorks and CATIA V5.
- CAM with HSMWorks
- Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs
- ATLAS Telemetry
- Tier 3 Driver Certification
- Team O’Neil Rally School
- PID Control
- Matlab Scripting
- Simulink and Stateflow
- Arduino Programming
- Machine tools and CNC
- Measurement with LabView
- Electronics and electronic repair
Activities - Music; Guitar, piano, composition - Autocross, Rallycross, iRacing and other simulation - Organized sports, Automotive maintenance and repair