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Chanchal Dhiman

M.S. Michigan Tech  ·  Electrification · Systems · Controls · Data

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Systems & Electrification Engineer spanning EV powertrain, MBSE-driven architecture, embedded controls, data pipelines, and functional safety evaluation - concept through production.

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01 - About

Who I Am

I'm Chanchal Dhiman, an Electrification & Systems Engineer currently leading EV platform conversion programs at Tennant Company. My work sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and system-level thinking - turning complex electrification requirements into robust, production-ready designs.

My academic foundation spans hybrid & EV powertrain systems, control theory, and simulation along with graduate research covering Model Predictive Control for hybrid vehicles, battery sizing optimisation, and propulsion architecture trade-off studies across ICE, BEV, and PHEV configurations.

My toolkit spans MATLAB/Simulink simulation, HIL/SIL testing, Python-driven automation, Azure cloud pipelines, and hands-on embedded prototyping: giving me end-to-end visibility from algorithm design through hardware validation.

EV Electrification MBSE Simulink HIL Testing Python Azure Power BI Controls Battery Systems AMESim SysML MIT xPRO CAN Raspberry Pi
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02 - Skills

Technical Expertise

Simulation & Design
MATLAB / Simulink
Simscape / AMESim
HIL / SIL Testing
NI LabVIEW
SolidWorks
Controls & Prototyping
Control Theory / MPC
CAN Communication
MotoHawk / MotoTune
Raspberry Pi / Arduino
Sensor Integration
Data & Automation
Python
Microsoft Azure
Power BI (Automation)
Data Analytics
Excel / ERP Systems

03 - Experience

Career Timeline

System Engineer - Mechatronic Systems
Jan 2026 - Present
Tennant Company · Twin Cities, MN
  • Lead new product development programs applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology across complex electromechanical platform initiatives
  • Develop system architecture models and performance simulations using SysML and MATLAB System Composer to support design trade-off decisions
  • Define system requirements, interface control documents, and V&V frameworks bridging mechanical, electrical, software, and controls disciplines
  • Drive cross-functional alignment through formal system models, ensuring requirements traceability from concept through validation
MBSE SysML System Composer Systems Engineering NPD V&V
Electrification Engineer II
Sep 2023 - Dec 2025
Tennant Company · Twin Cities, MN
  • Led end-to-end electrification programs converting industrial platforms to electric drive, covering e-motor control, inverter integration, and battery management
  • Designed and validated closed-loop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and HIL testing, achieving measurable gains in drivetrain efficiency
  • Conducted evaluation and testing of wireless power transfer technologies for contactless charging of industrial mobile platforms
  • Prototyped and evaluated advanced steering control architectures against functional safety requirements targeting SIL2 compliance (IEC 61508)
  • Built and tested architectural mule platforms to compare alternative system configurations ahead of design commitment
  • Developed Python-based automated test frameworks and embedded test rigs to accelerate validation throughput
  • Built Azure-connected Power BI dashboards for real-time visibility into test data and programme metrics
  • Prepared validation protocols and technical reports supporting product certification and compliance
MATLAB/Simulink HIL Testing Wireless Charging Steer-by-Wire SIL2 / IEC 61508 Rapid Prototyping Python Automation Azure Power BI
Electrification Engineering Intern
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
Populus Group · Michigan
  • Contributed to prototype development of industrial electrified platforms, assisting in design of high-voltage battery and control systems
  • Performed simulation, performance modelling, and calibration using MATLAB and Python to achieve measurable efficiency and reliability gains
  • Conducted battery performance validation and motor testing (PMAC vs. induction) through data-driven analysis to optimise energy efficiency
  • Created reusable test scripts and simulation templates, streamlining validation workflows and enhancing R&D productivity
MATLAB Python Battery Validation Motor Testing HV Systems
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
Maruti Suzuki Pvt. Ltd. · India
  • Assisted in design and validation of continuously variable transmission (CVT) systems for 4-cylinder engines
  • Conducted data acquisition and performance analysis, enhancing torque transfer stability and drivability metrics
  • Prepared feasibility assessments and technical reports supporting production integration
CVT Design Data Acquisition Transmission Powertrain
Education
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University · Houghton, MI · Aug 2021 – Apr 2023
V&V · Signal Processing · Control Systems Design · Electrification · Industrial Automation · Statistical Data Analysis
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University · Pune, India · 2015 – 2019
SOLIDWORKS · V&V · Automotive Engineering
Professional Certificate - MBSE
MIT xPRO  ·  Feb 2026 – Jul 2026
System Architecture · Systems Design · DSM · SysML · Systems Thinking
Graduate Certificate - Hybrid & EV Engineering
Michigan Technological University · Aug 2021 – Apr 2023
Hybrid Powertrain · HEV · Battery Management Systems · Power Electronics · Electric Drives

04 - Projects

Academic & R&D Work

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Control Systems
Power-Split Hybrid Vehicle Control

Developed Model Predictive Control (MPC) strategies for hybrid vehicles. Optimised battery and engine power sharing for peak efficiency across multiple drive cycles.

MATLABSimulinkMPCHEV
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Optimisation
Battery Sizing for Hybrid EVs

Applied Kuhn-Tucker optimisation to size battery packs under thermal, energy, and aging constraints - improving simulation accuracy for EV range prediction.

MATLABOptimisationBattery SystemsThermal
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Architecture Study
Propulsion Architecture Trade-off

Modelled and compared ICE, BEV, and PHEV systems using AMESim. Evaluated gearbox ratios, motor sizing, and energy utilisation to identify optimal configurations.

AMESimBEVPHEVPowertrain
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Embedded Controls
Electronic Throttle Control System

Built and tested a closed-loop feedback controller for an electronic throttle body using CAN communication and real-time calibration tools.

CANControl TheoryEmbeddedCalibration
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Mechanical Design · SAE BAJA
Custom CVT & Gearbox Design

Designed and fabricated a custom continuously variable transmission and gearbox for an all-terrain vehicle. Validated transmission ratios and efficiency using an inertia dynamometer.

SolidWorksCVTDynamometerSAE
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Prototyping
Embedded Robotics Prototyping

Integrated Raspberry Pi with sensors for motion control and feedback in robotic subsystems. Implemented real-time data logging and control scripts in Python.

Raspberry PiPythonSensorsData Logging

05 - Contact

Let's Connect

Actively exploring roles in systems engineering, electrification, controls, and R&D - open to Twin Cities, remote, and hybrid positions. Available for relocation for the right opportunity.

H1B Transfer Ready  ·  No lottery required  ·  Available immediately upon transfer approval
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Email
cdhiman@mtu.edu
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