Jessica Loo

Experience

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  Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

  May 2012 - Jan 2013

  Telematics Test Intern

  Worked directly with Senior Development Engineer on Bluetooth device development. Updated website ofcompany tested and approved Bluetooth devices for customers. Verified several Bluetooth profiles'functionality between new phones and vehicle head units. Compiled, managed, and organized Bluetoothdata for > 15 devices simultaneously.

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  Doral Bank

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Imaging Intern

  ● Organized, sorted, and digitally imaged documents updating company databases.

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  Ford Motor Company

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2023

  ● Integrated software components and automotive communication protocols supporting ECU Extractdelivery.● Resolved Runtime Environment (RTE) errors using DaVinci Configurator supporting ECU Extract release.● Coordinated with propulsion team, exploiting synergy between groups utilizing GitHub, Jenkins, andother Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) tools increasing efficiency in both groups.● Served as Scrum Master for 25-person scrum team, using Jira to manage tasks and workload ensuringstandardization, tracking task completion, and keeping team and project on time.● Furthered own understanding of ASPICE process resulting in alignment with standards and best practices.● Developed mentorship with junior engineer advising on company protocols ensuring alignment, andadvice on paths for career development. Shared own experience going through rotational program. Show less ● Developed and validated code for multiple software features (hybrid transmission, pressure control, stop/ start, etc.) utilizing MATLAB, Stateflow, Simulink and Model Based Design (MBD) tools.● Served as Lead for Transmission Calculations feature, developing, validating, and releasing new software.● Collaborated with calibration teams, understanding software requests, and verifying correct softwarefunctionality.● Team Lead for Software in the Loop (SIL) testing, trained team members on how to use validation toolsand software resulting in identifying defects and issues early in the development process, reducingdevelopment time and costs, and enhancing system reliability and safety.● Updated and maintained documentation, aiding other software engineers and calibrators with softwarelogic.● Utilized Agile and SAFe methodologies, delivering on-time software and features. Show less ● Performed in-vehicle testing, determining, and managing calibration values for 3 different 8-speed FWD transmissions across >10 different vehicle and powerpack combinations using ATI Vision.● Determined shift schedule and timing for automatic transmission gears shifting up and down and locking torque converter under various conditions including hot / cold weather, altitude, grade, cruise control usage, and base / sport / eco / slippery drive modes.● Fulfilled and adhered to upshift standards by optimizing clutch apply / release hydraulic profilescalibrating upshifts with consideration to tradeoffs between shift feel and length of shift duration.● Headed 2020 / 2021 Ford Escape program for FWD transmission, coordinated with Engine and Program teams, releasing transmission calibration for vehicle production. Served as single point of contact for transmission team.● Validated new software functionality for Software Strategy team prior to implementation in nextsoftware release ensuring bug free product and release across multiple vehicle lines.● Organized team coordination of inputting values for > 14K transmission parameters in software database ensuring complete parameter coverage and assuring proper combination of multiple parameters lists into 1 transmission list delivered to engine team.● Used Controller Area Network (CAN) tools troubleshooting customer complaints on production vehicles resulting in updating calibration to resolve issues.● Supported launch of new programs and products by communicating with vehicle plant to resolve issues.● Created scripts and tools to help visualize how different calibration values affect various parameters for timers, ramp rates and torque levels helping other transmission calibrators be more efficient● Supported management drives with Directors, Chief Engineers, Managers, and Supervisors by recordingcomments about shift timing and quality and sharing feedback with team improving pre-launch products. Show less Attended rotational program, learning about various roles throughout including plant experience at LivoniaTransmission Plant, Pumps and Filters Design and Release Engineer, FWD Transmission Systems Engineer,FWD Transmission Calibration Engineer, and 2017 F-150 Powertrain Launch Engineer.● Gained experience with various tools and processes in manufacturing and product developmentincluding: DFMEA, SCAAF, BOM change control, communication with Tier I and Tier II suppliers, suppliersite visits, transmission plant experience, vehicle assembly plant experience, new model year vehiclelaunch. Show less

  • Body Zonal Module Software Engineer

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Transmission Controls Software Engineer

    Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  • FWD Automatic Transmission Calibration Engineer

    May 2017 - Sept 2021

  • Transmission and Driveline (TDE) Ford College Graduate (FCG) Rotational Program

    Sept 2014 - May 2017
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  Volvo Cars

  Jan 2024 - now

  Connected Car In-Vehicle Test Engineer