# Kanoa Frumin > Hardware Software Integration Engineer Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kanoa ## Work Experience ### Hardware Software Integration Engineer @ Zoox Jan 2024 – Present ### Sr. Fleet Hardware Reliability Engineer @ Cruise Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area Identified, addressed, and mitigated fleet hardware and software safety risks in collaboration with Systems and Safety teams. Partnered with Engineering to rapidly and safely test and validate firmware using production and test fleet configurations. Trained Operations including vehicle servicing, deployment, issue triage, and general troubleshooting. Document technical feedback on fleet issues and areas for improvement in reports to management, as the interface between Eng and Ops. Improved fleet metrics including Stack Launch and Cold-Start-to-Engage durations by collaborating with Embedded Systems, Operations, Systems teams, resulting in a 40% reduction in cycle times. Drove hardware/firmware reliability improvements of two vehicle platforms across three markets. Championed fleet retrofits for sensor firmware and module retrofits, resulting in a 6% improvement in vehicle launch durations. Analyzed AV system logs for root cause analysis, triaging, documentation, and mitigations. Drove supplier quality issue resolution for AV systems including LiDAR, radar, compute, ethernet switch components (using Jira QMS). Acted as the in-field AV systems troubleshooting specialist to quickly unblock fleet operations and new market launches. Coordinated fleet hardware retrofits through the vehicle change process, including validation, service planning, documentation. Write and maintain Operations SOPs in Confluence to ensure efficient and safe execution of AV servicing and launch. Wrote and maintained Python and Bash scripts to streamline troubleshooting for in-field operations teams, including module log pullers. ### Senior Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer @ May Mobility Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 ● Lead the testing and validation of new autonomous vehicle software (SW), firmware (FW), and hardware (HW). ● Lead a team of 4 engineers and 7 technicians on executing test plans safely and on accelerated timeframes. ● Oversaw the testing and validation of 5 new service routes, 5 major software releases, and 4 new vehicle platforms. ● Interviewed and evaluated 6 new hires that filled open Test Engineering and Technician positions. ● Collaborate with HW, SW, FW developers to create testable system requirements using Jama. ● Develop and write test plans to safely and comprehensively validate the full AV stack HW and SW stack. ● Wrote python script to extract autonomy performance/safety metrics from logs, used for SW release gating. ● Create and maintain computer simulated test cases using Simian from Applied Intuition. ● Troubleshoot SF, FW, HW issues discovered during testing. Effectively communicate issues to internal customers. ● Oversaw the design and fabrication of a motion sensor activated pedestrian analog pull rig for emergency braking tests. ### Product Application Engineer @ Nostrum Energy, LLC Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Ann Arbor, Michigan Perform early-stage reverse engineering, design, prototyping, and production release​ ​for all Nostrum fuel system products. Coordinate the ​hardware integration​ of Nostrum automotive fuel system products across multiple vehicle platforms. Communicate with customers and suppliers to ensure product requirements are being met effectively and on schedule. Design and fabricate fuel system components, manufacturing fixtures, and test fixtures using ​Solidworks​. Create ​FEA simulation studies​ for vibration, stress, thermal loads, using Solidworks. Correlate results with test data. Perform ​in-vehicle packaging studies​ with rapid-prototyped parts to ensure product fitment. Champion ​DFMEA​ for fuel system components during the ​APQP​ ​phases of product development. ### Design Test Engineer @ Calsonic Kansei North America, Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater Detroit Area ●Coordinate instrument panel design, development, and validation testing for multiple vehicle programs. ● Collaborate with cross functional teams in developing solutions to problems identified in testing, design, and manufacturing. ● Ensure products meet safety regulation requirements including FMVSS201, FMVSS302, China Compulsory Certification. ● Work closely with OEM customer to define DVP&R requirements and test specifications. ● Analyze test data and generate test reports for presenting to upper management and customer. ● Direct technicians in test setups, test procedures and the proper execution of tests. ● Invented an In-molded Electronic Instrument Panel and created a prototype that won a company innovation competition. ### Test Engineer Intern @ Chevron Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Richmond, CA • Developed a bench test to examine anti-wear lubrication performance of fuel injector components found in heavy-duty diesel engines. • Validated the effectiveness of test method and fixture design, and implemented critical improvements. • Coordinated with machine shop to manufacture test materials using design drawings and specifications. • Characterized test sample material properties before and after testing, using optical and laser microscopes. • Determined, procured, and installed necessary test parts and specimens required for test operation. • Documented Standard Operating Procedure and Environmental Health & Safety best-practices for lab activities. • Analyzed test result data with statistical methods used for technical reports presented to upper management. • Gained skills in profilometry, optical/laser microscopy, statistical data analysis and correlation techniques, machine shop hand tools, operation of test devices, Rockwell hardness testers, metallographic sample preparation. ### Undergraduate Researcher @ Martini Research Group UC Merced Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Merced, California Area • Analyzed the impact of blending, concentration, and filtering on the performance of foam inhibitors in lubricants. • Utilized oil filters in the 4 - 12 micron range to filter lubricating oils. • Used optical particle counters to measure the effects of filtration on additive-treated oils using ISO 4406 standards. • Executed ASTM D892 foam characterization tests to measure foam inhibitor performance. • Followed comprehensive safety and cleaning protocol in preparation of test materials. • Conducted scratch tests using a tribometer to examine wear properties between Nitinol steel plates and 52100 Steel ball bearings for low pressure loads. • Gained skills in tribometer operation, precision oil filtration, foam testing technique, critical thinking, and data analysis. ### Energy Data Analyst @ UC Merced Facilities Management Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Merced, CA • Analyzed building energy data used to establish an engineering plan for a projected zero-net energy campus by 2020. • Utilized automated Python scripts to manage a comprehensive energy trend log SQL database. • Conducted building energy audits and implemented best practices to reduce energy usage. • Troubleshooted and issued work orders surrounding HVAC equipment including AHU, VFD, and PID controller units. • Assisted in gathering energy data for ASHRAE auditing and LEED certifications. • Gained skills in data analysis, databases (SQL), HVAC controls (ALC), and creating mechanical CAD drawings. ### Gas Engineer Intern @ Pacific Gas and Electric Company Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | San Ramon, CA • Quantified greenhouse gas emission savings from transmission maintenance projects resulting in 70% savings in emissions through 2015 and 2016. • Developed and systemized company procedure in SAP to accurately capture emissions on future gas evacuations. • Analyzed Gas Distribution Network and mechanical CAD drawings to extract critical specifications for emission calculations. • Collaborated with Regulatory Compliance to track and report gas emissions to meet EPA standards. • Created a thermodynamics engineering model to calculate volume of released emissions from maintenance projects. • Gained skills in SAP, GIS, VBA, project management, mechanical drawings, and interdepartmental communication. ### Audio Engineer Intern @ Manhatten Center Studios Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | New York, NY Performed input/output configurations on 100 channel digital mixer. Troubleshoot feedback issues using audio frequency and acoustics analysis. Determined electrical power loading capacities on high-wattage equipment and enforced safety precautions. Set up and break down of audio equipment for concerts and events. ## Education ### Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Merced ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kanoa-frumin-b58215100 --- Source: https://flows.cv/kanoa JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kanoa/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29