Carla Gerst
About Carla Gerst
Carla Gerst is a Software Vision Support Engineer at Faurecia, where she develops tools and scripts to aid in debugging and issue resolution. She has a diverse background in engineering and consulting, with experience at multiple companies and degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Work at Faurecia
Carla Gerst has been employed at Faurecia since 2020 as a Software Vision Support Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, she writes tools, scripts, and utilities to assist in debugging, updating, and resolving issues. She performs preliminary issue analysis and evidence gathering for development teams worldwide. Additionally, she leads technical reviews with customers on software-related development issues and engineering change requests. Prior to her current position, she held multiple roles at Faurecia, including Smart Surfaces Hardware Engineer, Innovation Project Lead Engineer, and Concept Engineer, contributing to various projects from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Carla Gerst holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oakland University, where she studied from 2018 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the same institution between 2015 and 2017. Earlier in her academic career, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Michigan Technological University, studying from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, she completed an Associate's degree at Lansing Community College from 1988 to 1991. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics.
Background
Before her current role at Faurecia, Carla Gerst gained experience in various engineering and consulting positions. She worked at ZF Group as an Electrical Engineering Co-Op for three months in 2018. Prior to that, she served as a Securities Consultant at Lincoln Financial Group from 1996 to 1999. Additionally, she completed a Co-Op as an Inside Sales Associate at KUKA Robotics in 2016. This diverse background has equipped her with a range of skills applicable to her current engineering role.
Professional Experience
Carla Gerst has held several engineering positions at Faurecia, including Innovation Project Lead Engineer and Concept Engineer, from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, she contributed to the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions. Her experience also includes working as an Electrical Engineering Co-Op at ZF Group and as a Co-Op Inside Sales Associate at KUKA Robotics. This varied experience across different companies and roles has enhanced her technical and problem-solving skills in the engineering field.