Samuel Des Rocher
About Samuel Des Rocher
Samuel Des Rocher is a Mechanical Engineer at Hendrick Motorsports, where he has worked since 2016. He specializes in developing testing procedures and conducting part failure analyses to enhance component reliability and safety in motorsport vehicles.
Work at Hendrick Motorsports
Samuel Des Rocher has been employed at Hendrick Motorsports as a Mechanical Engineer since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to the development of innovative testing procedures that have improved component reliability. His work involves conducting comprehensive part failure analyses, which have enhanced safety measures in motorsport vehicles. Additionally, he has played a key role in designing components that are critical to the performance of the racing vehicles produced by Hendrick Motorsports.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Des Rocher studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Motorsports from 2010 to 2014. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2014 to 2016. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, particularly as they apply to motorsports.
Background
Before his current position at Hendrick Motorsports, Samuel Des Rocher worked as a Design Engineer Intern at the same company from 2013 to 2016. This internship allowed him to gain practical experience in the field of mechanical engineering within a motorsports context. Earlier in his career, he worked as a cashier at Walmart for six months in 2010, which provided him with customer service experience.
Achievements
During his tenure at Hendrick Motorsports, Samuel Des Rocher has developed innovative testing procedures that have led to improved component reliability. He has also conducted part failure analyses that have contributed to enhanced safety measures in motorsport vehicles. His involvement in the design of critical components demonstrates his expertise and impact within the organization.