2. Introduction
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• Background
– University of Maryland, College
Park
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
– Expected Graduation: May 2018
• Outline
– Mechanical Engineering Group
– Electrical Engineering Group
– SharePoint optimization, and
Access Database Design
– Chrysler WK clutch burn problem
• Objective
• Process
– Conclusion
4. Mechanical Group
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• Objective
– Gain a basic knowledge of
mechanical driveline system
components.
– Learn how to test the
components.
– Be able to identify mechanical
issues and determine why they
occurred.
• Components
– Transfer Case
• Ford
• GM
• Chrysler
• Process
– Visual Inspection
– Read dealer verbatim and determine what
testing needs to be done
• Pressure/Leak testing
• Transfer Case teardown and inspection of
internal components
– Record chain stretch
• Vehicle road test
– Create report in SharePoint
– Weekly meetings with Engineering to
communicate emerging issues
– Weekly meetings with clients to discuss
warranty returns
• Problems Found
– Customer Abuse
– Loose Screws
– Broken Spur gear
– Burnt clutch
– Lever bearing failure (thrust bearing)
7. Electrical Group
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• Objective
– Gain a basic knowledge of
electrical driveline system
components.
– Learn how to test the components.
– Be able to identify electrical issues
and determine why they occurred.
• Components
– Motor
• Ford
• GM
• Chrysler
– TCCM – Transfer Case Control
Module
• GM
Ford Motor
TCCM
RPS
8. Clutch Burn Project (FCA)
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• Created a graph of Transfer Case build month by the number of
suspected and confirmed clutch burns.
• Graph was created to help track changes that were made to the
transfer case each month from June 2012 to Jan 2015
• My task involved tracking down and understanding what changes
were made and recording them on the graph using post it notes.
9. Access Database Design
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• Created a warranty database linked to the SharePoint Warranty
Return Tracking Library.
Search Form
11. SharePoint Optimization
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• Helped to transition Warranty Team onto new library and new form
template to improve speed usability.
• Optimized new library into organized groups to ensure maximum
utility.
SharePoint
Form Library
12. InfoPath Template Maintenance and Optimization
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• Added the functionality to add part names and programs for
Nissan, VW, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes
• Added fields for PRR, ECIM, and clean date
• General trouble shooting and customization of form to meet team
needs.
14. Conclusion
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• Skills Applied/Developed
– Magna Core Values
• Respect for People
– Worked and communicated with
coworkers on a daily basis maintaining
a respectful relationship.
• Customer Orientation
– Looked at claims to continue correcting
issues and maintain customer
satisfaction and expectations.
• Delivering on Performance
– Created warranty database with
advanced search and filtering options
– Optimized SharePoint and InfoPath
systems to streamline the Warranty
Return Tracking Process
– Electrical Part Testing for OEM Parts
(Motors, TCCM, etc.)
– Understanding of Mechanical and
Electrical Components
– Understanding of Warranty process
and procedures.
– Clutch Burn Project
• Learned a great deal about clutch hubs
and packs as well as the engineering
trouble shooting process
– Critical thinking and Data analysis
• Evaluating claims and test data
• Access database design
• SharePoint and InfoPath optimization
– Microsoft Excel
– Microsoft Access
– SharePoint
– InfoPath
