Hugan Pillay

Experience

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  VWSA

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2014

  MPI engine development, Engine Control Unit calibration and development. Project management of engine development projects. Planning ECU calibration ProjectsEngine Cooling Test Engineer.Supporting local content programs Automotive powertrain components-HVAC and engine coolingDesign,development and local contentProject management of local content programsLead engine cooling test engineer

  • Senior Application Engineer (Combustion Engines)

    Feb 2010 - Sept 2014

  • Senior Component Engineer

    Mar 2003 - Feb 2010
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  Volkswagen AG

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  Engine Calibration Engineer -Expat

  Calibration and testing of Oil Temperature model for of MPI engine for China. Calibration and testing of Tank Purge Diagnostics model for OBD function of MPI engine for China. Development of Secondary air system for regeneration of OPF for MPI projects. Supporting development of Software to support Secondary air system.Project management of test program and test builds for test bench and vehicle. Budget and resource management.

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  Volkswagen Group South Africa

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Application Engineer at VWSA

  Specialist MPI engine Calibration and hardware development,Engine Control Unit calibration and Software development. Project management of engine development projects, these projects include calibration related hardware and software. Supporting Emission relevant testing. Planning and leading ECU calibration Projects, Engine Cooling Test Engineer.Supporting local content programsManagement Polo Vivo Engine test programs with international test teams.Concept development of drivetrains and supporting engine functions. Show less

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  Ford Middle East & Africa

  Jan 2019 - now

  PVT Powertrain and Engine Controls Engineer

  Powertrain specialist in Engines(Diesel and Petrol). Engine control unit specialist. Managing Ford quality for engines and control units as well as exhaust aftertreatment. Managing global expert teams as well as local internal teams to resolve local issue and warranty/quality issues.