Peter Leeman
About Peter Leeman
Peter Leeman is a Senior Hardware Test Engineer specializing in cameras and optomechanical lenses. He has extensive experience in prototype camera builds, laboratory management, and data analysis using Imatest and Python.
Work at Motional
Peter Leeman serves as a Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Cameras at Motional, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the development and testing of optomechanical lenses and cameras. He oversees prototype camera builds and manages the camera laboratory, ensuring that all hardware meets the necessary specifications and performance standards. His expertise in utilizing Solidworks for designing test fixtures and brackets plays a critical role in the engineering processes at Motional.
Experience at Aptiv
Peter Leeman has been employed as a Test Engineer at Aptiv since 2018. His responsibilities include conducting tests and analyses to ensure the performance of various hardware components. His experience in this role complements his current position at Motional, as he applies his knowledge of camera systems and testing methodologies to improve product quality and reliability.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Aptiv, Peter worked at Enginehouse as a contract fabricator, builder, and engineering consultant from 2014 to 2018. During his four years in this role, he gained valuable hands-on experience in fabrication and engineering processes, which contributed to his skill set in hardware testing and development.
Education and Expertise
Peter Leeman earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in the analysis of camera data using Imatest and Python.