Fabrice Gautier
About Fabrice Gautier
Fabrice Gautier serves as the Innovation Director for Hydrogen Solutions at Faurecia, where he leads teams in material science and engineering. He has a robust background in powertrain engineering and has held various roles at Faurecia and Renault over his career.
Work at Faurecia
Fabrice Gautier currently serves as the Hydrogen Solutions Innovation Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads expert teams focused on material science, multiphysics simulation, and computer-aided engineering. His responsibilities include building the vision and technical roadmap for innovations in hydrogen storage systems. Prior to this role, he worked as the Corporate CO2 Neutrality Project Director for 11 months in 2019 and as the Advanced Manufacturing Director from 2016 to 2020. He also served as a Program Manager from 2013 to 2016, contributing to various projects in the automotive sector.
Previous Experience at Renault
Before joining Faurecia, Fabrice Gautier held several positions at Renault Technologie Roumanie. He worked as a Powertrain NVH Engineer from 2004 to 2006 and later as a Powertrain NVH Project Leader from 2006 to 2010. He also served as an R&D Team Manager from 2011 to 2013. His roles involved managing engineering teams and overseeing projects related to noise, vibration, and harshness in powertrain systems, contributing to advancements in automotive engineering.
Education and Expertise
Fabrice Gautier has a strong educational background in engineering. He studied Mechanics at École Polytechnique, earning a Master's degree from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he studied Powertrain at IFP School, where he achieved another Master's degree over a 21-year period from 2002 to 2023. His education has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in engineering and innovation in the automotive industry.
Background
Fabrice Gautier's educational journey began at Lycée La Mennais, where he studied from 1994 to 1997, followed by Lycée Lesage from 1997 to 1999. His academic pursuits laid the foundation for his career in engineering, leading to significant roles in both Renault and Faurecia. His extensive experience in the automotive sector spans various engineering disciplines, focusing on powertrain systems and hydrogen technologies.