Deane Zimmerman
About Deane Zimmerman
Deane Zimmerman is a Body Interior Lighting Engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in engineering with experience at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and holds degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Work at Ford Motor Company
Deane Zimmerman has been employed at Ford Motor Company since 2023 as a Body Interior Lighting Engineer. This role is based in Dearborn, Michigan, where he focuses on the development and implementation of lighting systems within vehicle interiors. His expertise contributes to enhancing the overall user experience and functionality of Ford vehicles.
Previous Experience at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Before joining Ford, Deane Zimmerman worked at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in various engineering roles. He served as a Product Development Engineer at the Chrysler Institute of Engineering from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, he held positions as a Product Development Intern in 2015 and as a Supplier Quality Engineering Intern in 2014. He also worked as a Body Control Module Design and Release Engineer from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Deane Zimmerman holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering, studying from 2012 to 2016. His educational background supports his engineering roles in the automotive industry.
High School Education
Deane Zimmerman completed his high school education at Sacred Heart Academy, where he achieved a High School Diploma. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent studies in engineering.