Rachel B.
About Rachel B.
Rachel B. serves as the EV OEM Quality Lead at Electrify America, where she utilizes her extensive experience in motor diagnostics and contactor controls to conduct root cause analysis and support vehicle manufacturers. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Virginia Tech and previously worked at General Motors as an Electrification High Voltage Contactor Control Calibration Engineer.
Work at Electrify America
Currently serving as the EV OEM Quality Lead at Electrify America since 2020, Rachel B. is based in Milford, MI. In this role, she conducts root cause analysis for field issues related to Plug and Charge, DC charging, and Level 2 (L2) charging. Rachel performs diagnostic and calibration performance evaluations to ensure that customer safety requirements are met. She also supports vehicle manufacturers by coordinating lab time and application testing for Electrify America's network, contributing to the resolution of vehicle, plant, durability, and customer issues to meet product deadlines.
Previous Experience at General Motors
Prior to her current position, Rachel B. worked at General Motors from 2014 to 2020 as an Electrification High Voltage Contactor Control Calibration Engineer. During her six years in this role, she was involved in diagnosing and correcting vehicle, system, and controls deficiencies using data collection and analysis. Rachel owned over 200 diagnostic codes across four controllers in a hybrid vehicle program, showcasing her expertise in motor diagnostics and contactor controls.
Education and Expertise
Rachel B. earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Virginia Tech, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in motor diagnostics and control systems. Rachel has developed and optimized over 400 controls calibrations in torque security and motor diagnostics, highlighting her technical proficiency in the field.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Rachel B. has extensive experience in motor diagnostics and contactor controls, which are critical in the electric vehicle industry. She has successfully diagnosed and corrected deficiencies in vehicles and systems, leveraging data collection and analysis. Her work includes performing diagnostic and calibration performance evaluations to ensure compliance with safety standards, as well as supporting vehicle manufacturers in testing and troubleshooting processes.