Yuming Lou
About Yuming Lou
Yuming Lou is a Lighting Electronics Engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he leads the development of LED driver circuit designs for exterior lighting. He holds multiple master's degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and has experience in applications engineering and system development.
Work at Ford Motor Company
Yuming Lou has been employed at Ford Motor Company as a Lighting Electronics Engineer since 2016. In this role, he leads the development of LED driver circuit designs specifically for exterior lighting commodities. He is responsible for establishing design verification and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test plans for lighting electronics. Additionally, he integrates cross-functional teams to facilitate the development of lighting electronic systems, ensuring that projects meet both technical and regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Yuming Lou holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering with a focus on Embedded Systems from Oakland University, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, he earned another Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The University of New Mexico, studying there from 2012 to 2014. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics from Hefei University of Technology, obtained from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to his current role.
Previous Experience at Suncore Photovoltaics
Before joining Ford Motor Company, Yuming Lou worked as an Applications Engineer at Suncore Photovoltaics. His tenure at Suncore lasted for 10 months, from 2015 to 2016, in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. In this position, he gained valuable experience that contributed to his expertise in engineering applications, particularly in the field of photovoltaics.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Yuming Lou validates new LED driver modules and troubleshoots returned modules using various diagnostic tools, including CANoe and Oscilloscope. He is also responsible for writing environmental test plans and reviewing EMC test plans, test reports, and test data. His technical skills are essential for ensuring the reliability and performance of lighting electronics in automotive applications.