Erin Auses
About Erin Auses
Erin Auses serves as the Engineering Equipment Coordinator at Motional, where she has worked since 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With a background in architecture and experience in various roles, she facilitates resource efficiency and manages equipment documentation processes.
Work at Motional
Erin Auses has been serving as the Engineering Equipment Coordinator at Motional since 2021. In this role, she works across multiple teams and global sites to optimize the use of time, money, and resources. Erin is responsible for designing and implementing a transparent process for documenting, tracking, receiving, and sharing research and development equipment. Her efforts contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of engineering operations within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Motional, Erin Auses held several positions that contributed to her expertise. She worked at Sephora USA, Inc. for nine years, starting as a Store Planner from 2004 to 2009 and later advancing to Manager of Store Planning & Design from 2004 to 2013. Additionally, she served as an Architectural Designer at Balaity Property Enhancement for eight months in 2019 to 2020. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in design and project management.
Education and Expertise
Erin Auses earned her Master of Architecture (M. Arch I) degree from Tulane University, where she studied Architecture and Historic Preservation from 1997 to 2002. This educational background has equipped her with a strong understanding of architectural principles and design processes, which she applies in her current role at Motional and in her architectural portrait business.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her professional roles, Erin Auses runs Cityhopper Studios, a pen and ink architectural portrait business. This venture allows her to apply her architectural skills creatively while providing a unique service to clients. The business reflects her passion for architecture and design outside of her corporate responsibilities.