Chris Kaas
About Chris Kaas
Chris Kaas is a Senior Team Lead in Product Development Engineering at Navistar Inc, specializing in communications and ODB controls. He has extensive experience in engine control systems and has held various engineering roles at companies including Continental and Motorola.
Current Role at Navistar
Chris Kaas serves as a Product Development Engineer Senior Team Lead in Communications and Odb Controls at Navistar Inc. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the development of advanced communication systems and controls within the organization. His role involves leading a team and overseeing product development initiatives that enhance vehicle performance and compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Before his current role, Chris Kaas worked at Navistar Inc in various capacities. He was a Product Development Team Lead and Systems Engineer from 2010 to 2012, and prior to that, he served as a Senior Team Lead and Program Engineer for a brief period in 2012 to 2013. His tenure at Navistar has allowed him to gain extensive experience in product development and engineering processes.
Work History at Continental and International Truck and Engine
Chris Kaas worked as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Continental from 2007 to 2010 in Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany. He also held the position of Senior Engineer, Engine Electronics Controls and Odbii at International Truck and Engine from 2005 to 2007. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in engine control systems and electronics.
Education and Technical Expertise
Chris Kaas holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, both from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His educational background includes project experience in VLSI systems design. He is proficient in multiple programming languages, including Visual C++, C, Verilog, and Assembly, and has expertise in PowerPC based engine controls design and engine control system software strategies.
Patents and Technical Contributions
Chris Kaas holds a patent for an exhaust gas temperature sensor comparison rationality test and engine off timing functionality. This patent reflects his contributions to the field of engine electronics and control systems, showcasing his innovative approach to engineering challenges.