Sam Viness, Eit
About Sam Viness, Eit
Sam Viness is a Lead Design Engineer at Moxion Power, specializing in new product development. He has extensive experience in the automotive and battery industries, having previously worked at companies such as Tesla and General Motors.
Work at Moxion Power Co.
Currently, Sam Viness serves as the Lead Design Engineer for New Product at Moxion Power, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he manages a team of engineers, providing design direction and addressing challenges to ensure project success. He leads all design engineering activities for the company's latest product in development, acting as the primary point of contact for design engineering inputs and concerns. Prior to this, he worked as the Lead Design Engineer for Sustaining Product and as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Moxion Power, contributing to various engineering initiatives.
Previous Experience in Automotive Engineering
Sam Viness has extensive experience in the automotive sector, having worked at several prominent companies. He was a Quality Engineer at Tesla for nine months in 2020, focusing on quality assurance processes. His tenure at General Motors included roles as a Driveline Test Engineer, Subsystem Validation Engineer, Launch Engineer for Thermal HVAC, Design Release Engineer, and Vehicle TRACK Engineer, spanning from 2017 to 2020. He also worked at Proterra Inc as a Senior Design Engineer in Battery Engineering and as a Senior Advance Quality Engineer, gaining significant expertise in battery systems.
Education and Expertise
Sam Viness holds a Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, which he completed from 2020 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating in 2017. His educational background is complemented by practical experience in various engineering roles, showcasing his expertise in batteries, electric vehicles, and automotive engineering.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Sam Viness is actively involved in community service through his role on the Young Alumni Yellow Jacket Club Board, where he has served as a Board Member since 2023. He previously held the position of Chairman of the Board from 2020 to 2023. His leadership experience extends to his time as Vice President and Treasurer of Alpha Epsilon Pi, where he contributed to the organization's management and activities.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Sam Viness began his career with internships that provided foundational engineering experience. He worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Gulfstream Aerospace in 2016 and as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at CH2M from 2015 to 2016. These early roles helped him develop essential skills in engineering practices and project management, setting the stage for his subsequent positions in the automotive industry.