Pum Cho
About Pum Cho
Pum Cho is a mechanical engineer specializing in battery performance and safety, currently leading teams at Joby Aviation. With a Master's degree from Santa Clara University and extensive experience at Tesla Motors and Apple, he focuses on cell characterization and abuse testing in battery engineering.
Work at Joby Aviation
Pum Cho currently holds the position of Mechanical Engineering, Battery Performance and Safety at Joby Aviation. In this role, Cho leads teams that focus on cell characterization and battery performance as well as abuse testing. Since joining the company in 2019, Cho has played a significant role in the research and development of battery engineering. Additionally, Cho is actively involved in hiring and expanding the battery engineering team, contributing to the growth and expertise of the department.
Education and Expertise
Pum Cho earned a Master of Science (MS) degree from Santa Clara University. Prior to this, Cho completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at the University of California, Berkeley. Cho possesses expertise in cell testing, qualification, and abuse testing, which are critical areas in battery engineering. This educational background and technical knowledge support Cho's contributions to the field of battery performance and safety.
Previous Experience at Tesla Motors
Before joining Joby Aviation, Pum Cho worked at Tesla Motors as a Staff Test Systems Engineer in the Cell Qualification department. This role lasted for seven years, from 2011 to 2018, and took place in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this time, Cho was involved in various testing and qualification processes, which provided a strong foundation in battery technology and performance.
Experience at Apple
Pum Cho also has experience working at Apple, where the role involved Mechanical Engineering focused on Display Modules. This position lasted for one year, from 2018 to 2019. The experience at Apple contributed to Cho's engineering skills and knowledge in product development, further enhancing the expertise brought to subsequent roles.