Claire Perkins
About Claire Perkins
Claire Perkins is a Hydraulic Controls Development Engineer at Allison Transmission, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and has held various engineering roles, including internships and teaching assistant positions.
Work at Allison Transmission
Claire Perkins has been employed at Allison Transmission since 2019, serving as a Hydraulic Controls Development Engineer. In this role, she focuses on the development and optimization of hydraulic control systems. Prior to her current position, she completed two internships at Allison Transmission. In 2016, she worked as a Product Engineering Summer Intern, focusing on TC10 products, and in 2017, she interned in the hydraulics and valve bodies division. Her experience at Allison Transmission spans over five years, contributing to her expertise in hydraulic systems.
Education and Expertise
Claire Perkins earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, particularly in mechanical systems. This academic background supports her current role in hydraulic controls development, where she applies her knowledge of mechanical engineering to real-world applications in the automotive industry.
Background
Prior to her role at Allison Transmission, Claire Perkins gained valuable experience in various engineering positions. She worked as a Design Engineer at Bastian Solutions for eight months in 2018 and served as a Tutorial Room Teaching Assistant in Mechanical Engineering Statics and Dynamics at Purdue University for four months in 2016. Additionally, she was an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the Honors Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design course from 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to her development as an engineer and educator.
Internship Experience
Claire Perkins has completed multiple internships that have shaped her engineering career. In 2016, she interned at Allison Transmission as a Product Engineering Summer Intern, where she worked on TC10 products. The following year, she returned to Allison Transmission for another internship focused on hydraulics and valve bodies. These internships provided her with hands-on experience in product engineering and hydraulic systems, enhancing her skills and knowledge in the field.