Joey Zhu
About Joey Zhu
Joey Zhu is a Senior Autonomy Engineer specializing in Motion Control at Glydways, where he has worked since October 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University and a Master of Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in robotics and control systems design.
Current Role at Glydways
Joey Zhu currently serves as a Senior Autonomy Engineer, Motion Control at Glydways. He began this role in October 2023. In this position, he focuses on developing and implementing advanced motion control systems, contributing to the company's initiatives in autonomous transportation solutions.
Education and Expertise
Joey Zhu earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. He furthered his education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he obtained a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from 2019 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation in robotics and mechatronics systems design, with a specialization in control systems design.
Professional Background
Joey Zhu has accumulated diverse experience in the engineering field. He worked as a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer at Xwing from 2021 to 2023 and previously held the position of Dynamics and Control Engineer at Maxar Technologies from 2019 to 2021. His early career included roles such as a Student Assistant in the Math Department at San Jose State University and a Mechatronics Researcher at Spartan Superway.
Previous Engineering Roles
Prior to his current position, Joey Zhu held several engineering roles that contributed to his expertise. He worked as a Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer at Xwing for two years, and as a Dynamics and Control Engineer at Maxar Technologies for two years. Additionally, he served as a Vehicle Dynamics Analyst and Suspension Team Member at Spartan Racing, SJSU Formula SAE, where he gained practical experience in vehicle dynamics.
Research and Development Experience
Joey Zhu has engaged in research and development throughout his career. He worked as a Self Driving Vehicle Researcher at San Jose State University from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on autonomous vehicle technologies. His involvement in projects at Spartan Superway and Spartan Racing further solidified his skills in mechatronics and vehicle dynamics.