Jacob Mack
About Jacob Mack
Jacob Mack is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in various engineering roles and active involvement in extracurricular activities, including rugby and robotics. He has contributed to Formula SAE and has held leadership positions in multiple clubs at Purdue University Northwest.
Work at Navistar
Jacob Mack currently serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Navistar Inc., a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on hybrid technology, contributing to the development and enhancement of hybrid systems. Prior to this position, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Navistar from 2022 to 2024, where he gained experience in various engineering projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Mack earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University Northwest, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in mechanical principles and design. He has applied this knowledge in various engineering roles, including his contributions to the Formula SAE power-train sub-team.
Background in Engineering
Before joining Navistar, Jacob worked at Millies Engineering Group as a Mechanical Design Engineer from 2020 to 2022. He also gained valuable experience as a Component Analysis & Design Intern at BorgWarner Inc. for eight months in 2019, where he focused on materials analysis in Noblesville, Indiana. These roles have contributed to his expertise in mechanical design and analysis.
Achievements in Extracurricular Activities
Jacob Mack is actively involved in rugby, playing D3 semi-professional rugby with the Illiana Rugby Football Club, where he serves as both the treasurer and team captain. He also held the position of treasurer for the Robotics Club at Purdue University Northwest, where he played a key role in founding a competitive robotics team that participated in events such as Robot Football and Drone Racing. Additionally, he served as the president of the Rugby Club at Purdue University Northwest, working towards establishing a multi-college rugby team in Northwest Indiana.