Robert Lewis
About Robert Lewis
Robert Lewis serves as the Lead Design Release Engineer for Fisker Automotive Hybrid Vehicles and Audio Systems. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held various engineering roles at companies such as Ford Motor Company, Raytheon, and General Motors.
Current Role at Fisker
Robert Lewis serves as the Lead Design Release Engineer for Fisker Automotive Hybrid Vehicles and Audio Systems. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the development and integration of advanced automotive technologies. His responsibilities include overseeing the design and functionality of vehicle systems, ensuring high-quality standards are met throughout the production process.
Previous Experience in Automotive Engineering
Lewis has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked at notable companies such as Ford Motor Company, Fisker Automotive, and General Motors. He was a Design Release Engineer at Ford from 2002 to 2008 and later returned to Fisker Automotive for a two-year tenure from 2010 to 2012. His role at General Motors as Lead Captured Test Fleet Infotainment & Software Quality Engineer began in 2019, where he focuses on software quality and infotainment systems.
Education and Expertise
Robert Lewis studied Electrical Engineering at Tuskegee University from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare for eight months in 2023. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in automotive engineering and technology integration.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Lewis has demonstrated expertise in vehicle systems software integration, specifically for features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 4G/5G, USB, Carplay, and navigation systems. He has managed Super Cruise systems and developed test plans for quality assurance. His work includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality before the Start of Regular Production (SORP).
Career Development and Previous Roles
Before his current roles, Lewis worked at Raytheon as a Senior Systems Engineer II from 2008 to 2010, and at Delphi as an Electrical Engineer and Account Manager from 1996 to 2002. His diverse experience across these positions has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both engineering and customer relations in the automotive sector.