Yuan Chen
About Yuan Chen
Yuan Chen is a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California San Diego, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He has worked at Karma Automotive since 2019, focusing on prototype and manufacturing processes, as well as mechanical validation testing.
Work at Karma Automotive
Yuan Chen has been employed at Karma Automotive as a Mechanical Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on various engineering tasks related to the design and validation of automotive components. His responsibilities include conducting mechanical validation testing for the Traction Motor Inverter, which involves air leak testing and IP rating validation. He also coordinates with suppliers for processes such as sintering and bus bar laser welding, which are essential for prototype and manufacturing purposes.
Education and Expertise
Yuan Chen earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California San Diego, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Karma Automotive. His expertise includes mechanical validation testing, cost-analysis investigations, and the use of CATIA software for 3D modeling and 2D drawing.
Background
Prior to his current position, Yuan Chen worked as an Associate Researcher at the University of California San Diego in 2019. He held this role for a total of eight months, divided between two projects: three months in Maker Space and five months in the UCSD Advanced Robotics and Controls Lab. These experiences contributed to his practical knowledge in mechanical engineering and research methodologies.
Achievements
During his tenure at Karma Automotive, Yuan Chen performed cost-analysis investigations that led to a 10% reduction in Bill of Materials (BOM) costs for Inverter and Motors. This achievement was made possible through collaboration with both mechanical and sales engineers. Additionally, he designs fixtures and tooling for gasket leak tests and nonplanar gasket validation, generating corresponding test and evaluation reports to support product development.