Brandon Biller

Experience

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  GE Aviation

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  Engineering Intern

  Recertified a commercial engine for military use through FAA critical feature reviews

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  GE Aviation

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Engineering Intern

  Determined feasibility of a new turbine disk design through stress and fatigue analysis

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  Engineering Intern

  Redesigned engine damper adapter and exhaust shields, obtained Six Sigma Greenbelt, saved $2M in pricelist errors

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  Purdue University - Herrick Laboratory

  Mar 2010 - May 2011

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Researched variable valve actuation in a six-cylinder Cummins diesel engine to enable advanced combustion modes• Operated engine test cell, calibrated equipment, and assisted in the creation of a control-oriented system model• Characterized the dynamics of the engine’s air handling system using physically-based engine software (GT-Power)

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  Eaton

  Jun 2011 - May 2021

  • Developed first of its kind electric (48V BLDC) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) pump for heavy duty diesel engines• BSFC reduction from re-optimized turbo and camshaft demonstrated in GT-Suite and on engine testing• Established strong customer relationship through support of initial on-engine tests of EGR pump prototypes• Technical lead for four engineers creating 24 prototypes, motor development stand, air test stand, and engine dyno• Managed technical resources in FEA, CFD, and thermal analysis to meet EGR pump design requirements• Ongoing support of prototyping testing on five customer engines, leading knowledge transfer to product launch team Show less • Led prototype build and testing of torque vectoring differential and demonstrated in a vehicle to senior leadership• Managed simulation of three differential concepts using AMESim and CarSim plant models coupled to Simulink controls model• Commissioned new hub mounted dyno, used it to characterize actuation system and perform initial controls calibration• Led efficiency testing of two continuously variable transmission (CVT) designs (test rig design, data acquisition/controls)• Renovated a dyno test cell and installed a prototype variable valve actuation system on engine for verification testing Show less • Modeled electrically assisted variable speed (EAVS) supercharger concept in GT-Suite - shared with customers for sizing• Created powertrain, electrical, and hybrid vehicle model of EAVS prototype vehicle, correlated well with test vehicle data• Used simulation to direct changes to the test vehicle, reducing 0-60 acceleration times by several seconds• Collaborated with more than ten OEMs to implement supercharging concepts into their engine and vehicle models • Represented Eaton in a joint venture with BorgWarner developing combined turbo and supercharger technology• Authored seven publications, a Gamma Technologies conference presentation, and presented at SAE World Congress• Mentored and developed two other engine analysts to work independently and produce high quality simulation results Show less • Created a supercharger sizing tool with a user-friendly interface and automated sizing processes, which is still in use• Utilized sizing tool to provide several customers with the appropriate sized supercharger for their application• Completed drive cycle fuel economy analysis in GT-Suite to determine value proposition for super-turbo diesel concept • Implemented maturity model organization process for the North American modeling and simulation employees• Completed literature reviews and simulations to determine feasibility for several engine air management concepts Show less

  • Engineering Specialist

    Apr 2018 - May 2021

  • Lead Engineer - Vehicle Technologies and Innovation

    May 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Senior Engineer - 1-D Powertrain Systems Modeling

    May 2013 - May 2015

  • Engineering and Technology Leadership Program - Project Manager and Design Engineer

    Jun 2012 - May 2013

  • Engineering and Technology Leadership Program - 1-D Powertrain Systems Modeling

    Jun 2011 - May 2013
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  General Motors

  May 2021 - now

  • Virtual Propulsion Engineer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Powertrain Virtual Calibration Engineer

    May 2021 - Dec 2022