Tijmen Sep
About Tijmen Sep
Tijmen Sep is a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, where he graduated as Valedictorian from Hillsdale High School. He has extensive internship experience in electric vehicle design and engineering, and currently works at Joby Aviation.
Work at Joby Aviation
Tijmen Sep currently serves as a Mechanical Engineer at Joby Aviation, a role he has held since 2023. Located in San Carlos, California, Tijmen contributes to the development of advanced electric aircraft. His position involves applying mechanical engineering principles to support innovative projects in the aerospace sector.
Education and Expertise
Tijmen Sep completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley College of Engineering, studying from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, he attended Hillsdale High School, where he achieved Valedictorian status from 2015 to 2019. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in electric vehicle design and high voltage systems.
Internship Experience
Tijmen Sep has accumulated over a year of internship experience in various engineering roles. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Bimotal in 2023, a High Voltage Mechanical Engineering Intern at Lucid Motors in 2022, and a Powertrain Engineering Intern at Amped Emotos Inc. in 2021. These internships provided him with practical experience in electric propulsion and high voltage systems.
Leadership Roles in Engineering Projects
Tijmen Sep demonstrated leadership and innovation as the leader of the UC Berkeley Electric FSAE team, where he oversaw the development of the team's first electric vehicle. Additionally, he served as Program Manager and Team Lead for Formula Electric at Berkeley from 2021 to 2022, and as a Team Advisor from 2022 to 2023. These roles highlight his ability to guide engineering teams in complex projects.
Web Development Involvement
In addition to his engineering pursuits, Tijmen Sep was involved in web development at Berkeley, where he held the position of Vice President and Head of UI/UX Design from 2020 to 2021. This role allowed him to apply his design skills and collaborate on user interface and user experience projects.