Helio Nishihara
About Helio Nishihara
Helio Nishihara is a Senior Test Engineer at ABC Technologies in Toronto, Ontario, with over a decade of experience in the automotive industry. He specializes in validation and performance, and has a strong background in engineering and project management.
Work at ABC Technologies
Helio Nishihara has been employed at ABC Technologies since 2018, initially serving as a Test Engineer and later advancing to the role of Senior Test Engineer in 2021. His tenure spans a total of six years in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada location. In his current position, he focuses on ensuring preventive maintenance of equipment and actively participates in the development of new testing procedures that align with original equipment manufacturers' (OEM) specifications.
Education and Expertise
Helio Nishihara holds multiple academic qualifications in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) between 2002 and 2007. He further specialized in Automotive Engineering, obtaining a Post-graduate certificate from the Polytechnic School of Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP) from 2010 to 2012, and a Graduate certificate in Automotive Engineering from USP in 2011-2012. Additionally, he studied Business and Management at Centennial College, completing a Project Management program in 2018.
Professional Background
Helio Nishihara has over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, with a specialization in validation and performance. Prior to his tenure at ABC Technologies, he worked at General Motors for five years as a Body and Human Factors Development Engineer and two years as a Noise and Vibration Development Engineer. His experience also includes a role as an Experimental Engineering Intern at TRW Automotive and a Development Engineer position at HPBio.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as Senior Test Engineer, Helio Nishihara is responsible for monitoring equipment performance and conducting root-cause analysis. He ensures that all calibration procedures are followed and that verifications are performed on schedule. His expertise includes developing new procedures based on OEM specifications and engaging in preventive maintenance to uphold equipment reliability.