Deen Farooq
About Deen Farooq
Deen Farooq is a Senior Diagnostic Developer at Navistar Inc., where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Mechanics and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has experience in device design, biomechanics, and youth development.
Work at Navistar
Deen Farooq has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Senior Diagnostic Developer since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to enhancing data collection on service and diagnostic procedures. His responsibilities include ranking and categorizing engine faults for the new A26 platform, which has led to a reduction in standard repair time. Farooq's work is based at the World Headquarters in Lisle, Illinois, where he has accumulated over eight years of experience.
Education and Expertise
Deen Farooq holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Illinois at Urbana, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning his degree from 2013 to 2015. His expertise spans various technical areas, including thermal analysis, controls, biomechanics, ergonomics, prosthetics, orthotics, and mechatronics. He is also proficient in programming and design software such as MATLAB, CAD, C, Java, and AutoCAD.
Background
Before his current role at Navistar, Deen Farooq gained valuable experience through various positions. He worked as an Associate Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. for eight months in 2015 and completed a two-month internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2011. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2013 to 2015, and he was involved in a senior design project at DMG/MORI SEIKI USA in 2013.
Achievements
Deen Farooq has made significant contributions to engineering projects throughout his career. He recently completed a project aimed at assisting pediatric patients with cerebral palsy in walking. His work on the A26 platform at Navistar has improved the efficiency of engine fault repairs. Furthermore, he has international engineering experience through his involvement with Engineers Without Borders, reflecting his commitment to applying engineering solutions to global challenges.
Volunteer Work and Interests
In addition to his professional endeavors, Deen Farooq actively volunteers at a local youth group, contributing to youth development and education. He enjoys hiking and has a keen interest in learning new languages, which reflects his commitment to personal growth and community engagement.