Ritchie W. Huang
About Ritchie W. Huang
Ritchie W. Huang is an Executive Manager at Daimler AG, specializing in electric vehicles, advanced safety systems, and autonomous driving. He has over two decades of experience in engineering and regulatory matters, having previously worked at Honda Research & Development and Sony Electronics.
Work at Daimler
Ritchie W. Huang has been serving as the Executive Manager for Electric Vehicles, Advanced Safety Systems, and Autonomous Driving at Daimler AG since 2017. In this role, he leads advanced engineering and series production teams, focusing on safety and regulatory matters. Huang acts as the primary interface between Daimler and federal government agencies, including NHTSA, NTSB, FMCSA, FHWA, and Transport Canada, addressing legislative and regulatory issues. He oversees strategies aimed at influencing federal and state legislation to ensure the safe testing and deployment of automated technologies in North America.
Previous Experience at Honda Research & Development
Before joining Daimler, Ritchie W. Huang worked at Honda Research & Development Americas, Inc. as a Senior Engineer from 2002 to 2012. During his ten years in Los Angeles, California, he contributed to advanced engineering projects and played a significant role in safety and regulatory compliance. His experience at Honda provided him with a strong foundation in automotive engineering and regulatory processes.
Career at Sony Electronics
Ritchie W. Huang began his career at Sony Electronics, where he worked as a Human Factors Engineer from 2000 to 2002 in San Diego, California. In this position, he focused on understanding user interactions with technology, which contributed to his expertise in systems engineering and safety compliance in the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Ritchie W. Huang studied at the University of Michigan, where he gained knowledge that supports his extensive expertise in the automotive sector. He possesses a tactical understanding of the regulatory safety processes in both the United States and Canada. His proficiency includes systems engineering for Active Safety, Connected, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and Automated Driving System technologies.
Achievements in Regulatory Compliance
In his current role, Ritchie W. Huang acquires and analyzes safety data for regulatory applications and provides guidance on FMVSS, CMVSS, FMCSR, and state safety compliance to engineering teams. He is involved in new business development, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership and alliance building, demonstrating his influence in shaping the future of automotive safety and technology.