Emmanuel Ocampo

Senior Systems and Validation Engineer with 11+ years of experience in automotive product development, verification, and validation following the V-Model. Strong expertise in SIL, MIL, and HIL testing, requirements engineering, ASPICE, and Functional Safety (ISO 26262). Proven track record delivering robust automotive features using MATLAB/Simulink, AUTOSAR, CAN/LIN networks, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).

Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to improve product quality, reduce defects, and accelerate development cycles.

Feature Design Robustness Engineer at Ford Motor Company (2024-03 – 2025-05)

• Applied DFMEA methodologies to assess and improve feature designs.
• Executed feature validation using SIL simulation, modeling, and dynamic systems analysis with MATLAB, Simulink, and State flow.
• Built and optimized control algorithms, signal-processing flows, and system architectures
• Automated MIL/SIL testing using Simulink–Gherkin frameworks.
• Optimized feature models for performance, efficiency, and AUTOSAR compliance.
• Reduced feature modeling and simulation time by 10% by developing a standardized Simulink signal library aligned with AUTOSAR CAN architecture.
• Implemented automated failure analysis alerts and standardized gap-tracking reviews.

Platform System Engineer at Ford Motor Company (2021-11 – 2024-03)

• Designed high-level network, wiring, and power distribution topologies and system diagrams.
• Defined feature APIs, system-level test paths, state machines, and use cases.
• Conducted requirements engineering at concept, subsystem, system, and component levels.
• Performed DFMEA analyses and led 8D problem-solving for system-level issues.
• Improved wiper system performance for FNV4/GE2 platforms by transitioning communication from LIN to CAN, increasing ECU speed by 35% and enabling OTA capabilities.

Senior Validation and Software Test Engineer at e-Quality (2021-07 – 2021-11)

• Led and coordinated a validation team of 12–16 engineers in the execution of testing plans for Ford, GM, and Nissan platforms.
• Planned, assigned, and tracked validation activities, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with project requirements.
• Supervised test case development, requirements analysis, and validation execution across multiple vehicle programs.
• Monitored testing progress, identified risks, and implemented corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Acted as the main point of contact between validation teams and project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Authored a standardized testing manual for HUD modules across Ford and GM platforms.

HIL Engineer at Segula Technologies (2020-02 – 2021-07)

• Conducted manual and automated testing for Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC).
• Designed test cases and evaluated compliance with ISO, FMVSS, and ICE standards.
• Reduced errors and testing time by creating a standardized manual for DTC reviews, ECU flashing, and test procedures.

Product Testing Coordinator at Robert Bosch GmbH (2018-01 – 2018-12)

• Led and coordinated a cross-functional testing team of 8 engineers for actuator motor validation (seats, windows, sunroofs, spindle systems).
• Planned and assigned testing activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Monitored and reported KPIs related to test progress, defect tracking, and laboratory performance to support decision-making.
• Managed laboratory operations, including resource allocation, scheduling, and purchase orders for testing activities.
• Facilitated communication between engineering, laboratory teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Led calibration and commissioning of test equipment during the relocation of actuator motor laboratories from Germany to Toluca, expanding the validated product range.

Product Test Engineer at Robert Bosch GmbH (2015-08 – 2017-12)

• Performed testing for actuator motors and analyzed data for quality and durability.
• Designed test assembly and fixture equipment.
• Built a mechanical resistance test bench for seat actuators, reducing test duration and improving result reliability.

Operations Engineer at ACCIONA (2014-01 – 2015-04)

• Managed operation, monitoring, and maintenance of wind turbines, solar farms, and electrical substations.
• Automated failure-reporting workflows, significantly improving response time and fault management.

Master in Project Management – UNITEC (2017-02 – 2019-07)

B.S. in Electromechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Specialization) – TOLUCA TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (2008-08 – 2013-02)