Ashley Schaefer
About Ashley Schaefer
Ashley Schaefer is a Vehicle Integration & Validation Engineer at Karma Automotive, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and has experience in vehicle benchmarking and development testing.
Work at Karma Automotive
Ashley Schaefer currently holds the position of Vehicle Integration & Validation Engineer at Karma Automotive, a role she has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, she is responsible for executing development and validation testing, which includes vehicle instrumentation and data collection. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Vehicle Benchmarking Engineer at the same company from 2016 to 2019. During her tenure, she collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and validate vehicle-level Design Verification Plans and analyzed test results to resolve issues related to vehicle integration.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Schaefer earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, she participated in a Study Abroad Program at Munich University of Applied Sciences, focusing on Mechanical Engineering from 2013 to 2014. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, which she applies in her current role in vehicle integration and validation.
Background
Before joining Karma Automotive, Ashley Schaefer gained practical experience as a Mechanical Manufacturing Intern at Hansen Medical in 2014. This internship lasted for two months and took place in Mountain View, California. Her early exposure to the industry has contributed to her understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes, which are essential in her current engineering roles.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Karma Automotive, Ashley Schaefer has been involved in significant projects related to vehicle integration and validation. She has been responsible for analyzing test results to drive ongoing improvements in vehicle integration, showcasing her ability to contribute to the development of advanced automotive technologies. Her work in developing and validating Design Verification Plans reflects her commitment to ensuring high-quality vehicle performance.