Luca Semeraro

Advanced Drivetrain Control & Software Engineer at CNH Industrial

Zola Predosa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

About

Experienced engineer in MBD control strategies desing, implementation and validation in vehicle industry. Working on production application as well as R\&D and customized projects for 10+ years. Relevant skills in team processes definition and in-house toolchain development with a tendency to disruptive change, when beneficial. Used to comfortably work both in team or indipendently in flexible and high-pressure environment with a commitment on quality and deadlines.

Experience

  • Advanced Drivetrain Control & Software Engineer at CNH Industrial
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    - Definition, discussion, and implementation of software requirements for electrified vehicle management functions - Validation activities in MIL (with in-house vehicle plant models), test benches, and prototype vehicles - Key driver to the definition of a new model-based development process focused on quality, modularity, and reusability across MIL/HIL/RCP environments (complete prototype delivered within 12-months) - Development of in-house tools to support process automation and improve workflow efficiency, enabling a common software architecture reused across 4+ applications - Part of the team awarded the 2022 Agritechnica Silver Medal

  • Senior Software Application Engineer at Danfoss Power Solutions
    Oct 2019 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

    - Model-based software development for traction systems and work functions across multiple customer projects, covering three highly diverse applications: telehandlers, mixer-feeders, and firefighters’ aerial platforms - Responsible for the full-project FMEA, in collaboration with the Safety department, including the development of an Excel-based tool later evaluated for adoption as an official company-wide solution - Daily interaction with international teams, improving cross-functional communication and problem-solving approaches

  • Magneti Marelli ()
    • Internal Combustion Engine - Torque Management Function Specialist
      Dec 2015 - Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      I worked on production projects in a highly structured and precise environment. My main area of focus was torque control for internal combustion engines across various applications (cars, lightweight vehicles, motorcycles). I was responsible for defining and discussing requirements with clients, implementing control strategies, and occasionally testing them on vehicles. Additionally, in collaboration with the project manager, I led a team of colleagues from an European plant to develop the complete software required for a new application.

    • Controls and Systems Engineer - Consultant from Pure Power Control
      Jul 2014 - Nov 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Control System Engineer at Pure Power Control s.r.l.
    Jul 2014 - Nov 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Consultant in Magneti Marelli