April Z.
About April Z.
April Z. is a Staff Automation Controls Engineer with extensive experience in automation and controls engineering, as well as software project management. Currently employed at Moxion Power, she has previously worked for notable companies including Tesla, Juul Labs, and Mercedes-Benz USA.
Work at Moxion Power Co.
April Z. currently holds the position of Staff Automation Controls Engineer at Moxion Power, having joined the company in 2024. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Moxion Power focuses on developing innovative energy solutions, particularly zero-emission generators. In this role, April Z. applies her extensive experience in automation and controls engineering to contribute to the company's mission of advancing sustainable energy technologies.
Previous Experience in Automation Engineering
Prior to her current role, April Z. worked at several notable companies in the automation engineering field. She served as an Automation Controls Engineer at Mercedes-Benz USA from 2013 to 2015 in Birmingham, Alabama. Following that, she worked at Tesla as a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer from 2015 to 2019 in Fremont, California. April Z. then transitioned to Juul Labs, where she held the position of Staff Automation Software Engineer from 2019 to 2022, and later worked at EnerVenue as a Staff Software Project Manager from 2022 to 2024.
Education and Expertise
April Z. has a solid educational foundation in engineering. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Science Engineering from The University of Alabama Graduate School, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shanghai University of Electric Power, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background supports her expertise in automation, controls engineering, and software project management.
Career Transition and Focus
Throughout her career, April Z. has transitioned from a manufacturing engineer to a technical project manager, reflecting her adaptability and growth in the engineering field. Her experience spans over a decade, during which she has worked with companies that emphasize innovative technologies. April Z. has notably contributed to the development of sustainable energy solutions, particularly in the battery startup sector, showcasing her commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives.