Jakob Yonan
About
Jakob works in the following industries: "Internet", "Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering", "Oil & Energy", "Utilities", and "Automotive". Jakob is currently Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon. In Jakob's previous role as a Product Owner - Systems at Arriver, Jakob worked in Novi and Southfield, Michigan, United States until Sep 2021. Prior to joining Arriver, Jakob was a Senior System Engineer at Arriver (Formerly known as Veoneer Systems Software) and held the position of Senior System Engineer at Novi, Michigan, United States. Prior to that, Jakob was a Electrical Vehicle Systems Engineer – Electrical Execution at General Motors, based in Warren, Michigan from Sep 2016 to Apr 2019. Jakob started working as Design Release Engineer – Electric Power at General Motors in Warren, Michigan in Feb 2015. From Jan 2014 to Feb 2015, Jakob was Research Engineer (Vehicle Health Management) – Electric Power at General Motors, based in Warren, Michigan. Prior to that, Jakob was a Quality Reliability Durability Lead – Electric Power at General Motors, based in Warren, Michigan from Jul 2013 to Dec 2013. Jakob started working as Systems Engineer – SYNC Core Team at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI in Aug 2012.
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Jakob Yonan's current jobs
Jakob Yonan's past jobs
• Electrical VSE for three crossover programs (Cadillac XT4 and two programs for China market) • Developed systems designs in DSI/VPI program gate and ensured flawless execution • Analyzed timing from multiple sources (eSOR, GSTS, PRTS, and more) and ensured all electrical components met program gates (e.g. ESO, IVER, PPV and more) with quality • Developed project recovery plans on sourcing, tooling kickoff, and emerging issues throughout the program • Supported sourcing activities on Electronic Statement of Requirements (eSOR) / Engineering Work Order (EWO) • Performed analysis to identify trends in electrical performance for the program and assessed impacts to mitigate risk • Ensured electrical issues are resolved (Design Studio, Engineering, and Pre-Production) through deep dive, root cause and analysis, which led to successful completion of Integration Vehicle Engineering Release (IVER) • Maintained electrical cost book for the program and explored offsets to maintain electrical within budget • Communicated program direction (e.g. change request, design notice, milestones, and more) to electrical community • Led electrical feature roll outs interaction with China Marketing & Program Team • Coached and mentored electrical engineers on release, interface, system and design
• DRE / SSLE for fail operational power; Energy Storage Control Module (ESCM) for Super Cruise on CT6 • Project managed and led a global team in developing fail operation power which resulted in on time deliverables • Challenged with late ASIL requirement, I achieved an acceptable ESCM design by starting with the original design and managed the tradeoffs of different design proposals which resulted in robust design and reduced risk to program • Led contract negotiations with buyer / cost estimators / supplier • Led PFMEA and DFMEA • Led functional requirements • Developed the Component Technical Specification document and Sub-System Technical Specification • Maintained servers and databases executing Pre-Sale Data, CVO Data, and Battery Saver Mode Data to identify pre-production issues (c/o from previous role)
• Developed multiple algorithm improvements which resulted in accuracy improvement of 15% for prognosing and diagnosing vehicle batteries in 12 volt starting system • Analyzed big data from OnStar to root cause multiple calibration and software issues on modules such as minimum voltage during crank from the BCM, vehicle good start counter, and more which resulted in improved quality • Developed and introduced new process for Warranty Parts Center (WPC) which resulted in closed loop of end to end analysis of VHM replace battery alerts and 240% improved throughput of analyzed batteries (quality) • Developed MySQL servers to extract and process Pre-Sale vehicle data from GM manufacturing plants to dealers; 1M+ vehicles • Submitted 10 ROI’s – 5 Patents & 5 TMS successful submissions and achieved 2015 Boss Kettering Award
• Led the NA QRD 7B status updates and supported component report outs through top 20 issues • Led IPTV reduction of 0.4 through continuous improvement and containment plans for emerging issues • Through deep dive data analysis resolved four major issues
• Analyzed threat modeling for Windows Azure computing platform and recommended compensating controls for reducing threat risk, which resulted in approved infrastructure • Developed POC app for extracting vehicle CAN data and offloading into Windows Azure SQL database • Program managed a multi-disciplinary team in developing the My Ford Mobile application which resulted in meeting deadline date in support of the 2013 Ford Fusion PHEV and 2013 C-MAX PHEV launch • Designed Sync GEN II manufacturing provisioning test kits for global vehicle launches, which resulted in 8% reduction in provisioning failure
• Researched emerging technologies and reported trends to senior leaders for yearly innovations budget planning • Designed a notification and payment system for Lincoln service department which increased customer satisfaction • Created business use cases for IdeaPlace (central site for Ford ideas) resulting in 250% unique idea submission increase and 200% idea collaboration activity increase • Collaborated with Research and Advanced Engineering in developing Green Zone POC for PHEV
• Developed electrical schematics for Liquid, NOx, and Water Injection systems on 20+ MW generators • Completed Root Cause Analysis on $50,000 switchgear failure for LM2500 MODEC unit which resulted in design change • Accelerated a solenoid change which resulted in LM2500 project to meeting deadline for ship date • Simulated GE LMS-100 and GE LM-2X turbine power generation units on Mark6 controls simulation program
• Simulated a proposal for the integration of automatic recloser for 4 smart circuits – part of $167 Million DOE grant • Worked with Itron and Comverge engineers to stimulate real time adjustable electric rate • Designed solutions for 2 Red Dot circuits which resulted in lower customer power outage complaints • Engineered efficiency of 5 circuits by removing unnecessary capacitors, decreased ISO down tap, and phase to phase load balancing, which resulted in separate work orders and money saved from power generation • Innovated solutions for several DTE Energy low voltage rural circuits that resulted in more reliable circuits and less customer complaints
• Measured, Studied, and Analyzed the EV charge data to enhance future EV integration into the Electric grid • Simulated EV penetration limits on Distribution Engineering Workstation and possible overload circuits • Completed a proposal according to NEC standards for 11 Coulomb charging installations for 3 DTE Energy’s locations
• Completed heater supplier change with cost savings of $7,500 • Completed root cause analysis for GE Wine/Beverage Center noise issue which resulted in 3% SCR • Collaborated with GE China Team in implementing new noise cancellation solutions for the manufacturing of GE Wine/Beverage center • Edited the Use and Care Manual for GE branded Wine/Bev Center