Ayo Phillips
About Ayo Phillips
Ayo Phillips is a Project Engineer specializing in Electrical Synthesis and Architecture at Navistar Inc. He has extensive experience in product development and engineering, having worked with various companies including Space Exploration Technologies and Motorola.
Work at Navistar
Ayo Phillips has held multiple positions at Navistar Inc since 2012. He started as a Product Development Engineer - EES Test in Lisle, Illinois, where he worked for two years. He then advanced to a Senior Product Development Engineer - EES Test, continuing in Melrose Park for two additional years. From 2016 to 2019, he served as a Team Lead in the same department. In 2019, he transitioned to a Project Engineer role focused on Electrical Components and Systems Test, which lasted until 2020. Currently, he works as a Project Engineer in Electrical Synthesis and Architecture, a position he has held since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Ayo Phillips earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His education included coursework in Physics, covering Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Thermal, and Quantum Physics. This academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in electrical systems and hardware development.
Background
Ayo Phillips began his career with internships that provided practical experience in electrical engineering. He interned at Fermilab as an AD/EE Support Engineering Intern in 2007 and again in 2008. He also gained experience as an RF EE Summer Intern at Motorola in 2008 and worked as a Hardware Wireless Designer intern at Research In Motion in 2010. These roles contributed to his technical skills and understanding of electrical systems.
Technical Contributions
In his current role at Navistar, Ayo Phillips develops electrical systems' hardware logic wiring for both new and existing products. He creates wiring diagrams that are coded to unique features based on product availability and designs. This work assists in generating vehicle electrical wiring architecture, showcasing his expertise in integrating complex electrical systems.