Andrew Shune
About Andrew Shune
Andrew Shune is a Senior Director of EE Systems Architecture, Integration & Validation at Karma Automotive and serves as Global Director of Powertrain System Integration at Faraday Future. He has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in electrical systems architecture and electromagnetic compatibility.
Work at Karma Automotive
Andrew Shune has held multiple roles at Karma Automotive since 2014. He currently serves as Senior Director of EE Systems Architecture, Integration & Validation, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Director of EE Systems Engineering for ten years, where he focused on electrical systems architecture design and integration. Additionally, he briefly served as Director of High Volt Battery from 2014 to 2015. His work at Karma Automotive emphasizes the importance of electrical, environmental, and EMC requirements in vehicle design.
Current Role at Faraday Future
Since 2021, Andrew Shune has been the Global Director of Powertrain System Integration at Faraday Future in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he oversees the integration of powertrain systems, ensuring that they meet the necessary performance and compliance standards. His experience in electrical systems and powertrain components supports his leadership in this position.
Previous Experience at Fisker Automotive
Before joining Karma Automotive, Andrew Shune worked at Fisker Automotive as a Senior EMC Specialist and Team Lead from 2009 to 2014. His responsibilities included focusing on electrical, environmental, and EMC aspects of EE systems, HEV, and powertrain components. This role contributed to his expertise in ensuring robust vehicle design through effective EMC strategies.
Expertise in Automotive Systems
Andrew Shune possesses extensive expertise in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) automotive application and validation. His focus on HIL testing methodologies enhances the reliability and performance of automotive systems. He specializes in EE component and vehicle EMC design, validation, and certification, ensuring compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards, which is crucial for modern automotive engineering.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Andrew Shune has a strong background in electrical engineering, having worked for Daimler Chrysler as a Senior EMC Specialist for 19 years from 1990 to 2009. His long tenure in the automotive industry has equipped him with a deep understanding of electrical systems architecture and integration, as well as the environmental and EMC requirements necessary for vehicle design.