Landon Allen
About Landon Allen
Landon Allen is a Project Engineer II at Clever Devices with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and diagnostics systems. He has worked in various roles across notable companies, including BAE Systems and Electronic Arts, and holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University.
Current Role at Clever Devices
Landon Allen serves as a Project Engineer II at Clever Devices, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he collaborates closely with software developers to address customer issues and enhance product offerings. His responsibilities include writing test cases to meet design specifications and validating tests during customer reviews. Allen also coordinates significant system software upgrades, which involve testing software, creating upgrade plans, and troubleshooting any arising issues. He works directly on customer vehicles to install, troubleshoot, and test components, ensuring optimal performance.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Landon Allen accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked at BAE Systems as a Diagnostics Systems Engineer from 2012 to 2018, where he focused on diagnostics and system engineering. Before that, he was a Mechanical Design Engineer at Johnson Controls from 2006 to 2008. He also served as a Logistics Support Engineer at BAE Systems from 2008 to 2012. His early career included a brief stint as a Game Tester at Electronic Arts in 2006 and a role as an Engineering Consultant at Cedar Marine Propulsion in 2017.
Education and Qualifications
Landon Allen holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University, which he completed from 1997 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2008 to 2011. Allen also graduated from Moreau Catholic High School, earning his High School Diploma from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering expertise.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Landon Allen possesses specialized skills in HVAC design, utilizing AUTO CAD for design projects. He has experience with automotive diagnostics modeling tools, such as DSI eXpress, to model electrical subsystems and generate fault detection summaries. His expertise extends to on-board vehicle diagnostics, particularly with CAN and 1553 bus systems, enabling him to report fault conditions effectively. Allen is adept at troubleshooting systems in fast-paced environments, demonstrating resourceful problem-solving abilities and quick responses to customer needs.