Vraj Modi
About Vraj Modi
Vraj Modi is a Controls and Systems Engineer currently employed at Allison Transmission, where he focuses on controls development for electric powertrains. He has a background in powertrain engineering and holds a Master's Degree from Wayne State University.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Vraj Modi currently serves as a Controls and Systems Engineer at Allison Transmission, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on controls development for the Electric Powertrain of Class 6-8 Vehicles. His responsibilities include engaging in customer interfacing and conducting bench testing at various facilities, both domestically and internationally, to analyze data related to safety and efficiency. He also develops electric motors and inverters to meet high power demands while ensuring efficiency in commercial applications.
Previous Experience at Wayne State University
Vraj Modi has extensive experience at Wayne State University, where he worked in various engineering roles. He served as a Powertrain Engineer from 2017 to 2018, focusing on harness design and hardware selection for prototype powertrain systems. Additionally, he worked as an Embedded Engineer for three months in 2018 and as a Powertrain Controls Engineer for four months in 2016. He also held the position of Student Assistant for seven months in 2017, contributing to various projects within the engineering department.
Educational Background
Vraj Modi holds a Master’s Degree in Powertrain Controls, Robotics, and Mechatronics from Wayne State University, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from C.G Patel Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from St Xavier's High School, where he studied science from 1998 to 2012.
Experience at Uka Tarsadia University
At Uka Tarsadia University, Vraj Modi worked as a Simulation Engineer from 2015 to 2016, where he contributed to engineering simulations. He also served as a Controls Engineer for five months in 2015. His experience at the university provided him with a solid foundation in control systems and simulation techniques relevant to engineering applications.
Internship at Larsen & Toubro Power
Vraj Modi completed a summer internship at Larsen & Toubro Power in 2015. During this one-month internship in Gujarat, India, he gained practical experience in the engineering field, which complemented his academic studies and prepared him for future roles in the industry.