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Grant Ovist

Grant Ovist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager - Education and Training at Michigan Technological University

  • Education

    • KTH Royal Institute of Technology

      2005 - 2005
      Study Abroad Mechanical Engineering

      • Completed a five month exchange program with courses in both English and Swedish

    • Michigan Technological University

      2002 - 2007
      Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering 3.37

      Activities and Societies: - Formula SAE - International Senior Design International Senior Design - Santa Cruz, Bolivia - Summer/Fall 2007

    • Michigan Technological University

      2010 - 2016
      Master of Science (MS) Mechanical Engineering

  • Experience

    • General Motors

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Intern

      Test Engineer Intern - Warren, MI - Summer 2007Test Automation Intern - Warren, MI - Summer 2006Product Design Intern - Ypsilanti, MI - Summer 2005Industrial Engineering Co-op - Flint, MI - Fall 2004Quality Systems Intern - Flint, MI - Summer 2004Product Control & Logistics Intern - Flint, MI - Summer 2003

    • General Motors

      Jan 2008 - Mar 2020

      Responsible for diagnostic and control calibrations for V8 cars: - Oxygen sensor diagnostics - Catalyst monitor diagnostics - Throttle control and diagnostics - Controls safety monitors - Cruise control • Vehicle instrumentation setup, data collection, and analysis using ETAS INCA, Vehicle Spy, MatLab, Simulink, etc.• Emission testing and documentation• OBD fault threshold calibration and demonstration• Calibration development using virtual vehicle models Show less

      • Senior Design Release Engineer

        Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

      • Auxiliary Emission Control Device (AECD) Engineer

        Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

      • Emission Warranty and In Use Compliance

        Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Engineer II: Gas Engine Controls, Diagnostic, and Emission Calibrations

        May 2011 - Jul 2015

      • Powertrain Support for Vehicle Durability

        Mar 2010 - May 2011

      • Engine Validation/Development Test Engineer

        Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

    • Michigan Technological University

      Mar 2020 - now
      Operations Manager - Education and Training

      Responsible for Mobile Lab operations, vehicle fleet, and educational outreach. Develop and deliver courses, seminars, and training sessions.Vehicle setup and research engineer on autonomous vehicle energy savings projects.Instructor for MEEM courses in hybrid vehicles, engine fundamentals and controls, instrumentation, etc.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

      Michigan Department of State
      Apr 2024

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Professional Volunteer (Regional Technical Advisor 2010-2012)

      Issued by Engineers Without Borders USA on Aug 2006
      Engineers Without Borders USAAssociated with Grant Ovist