Lynn Zhang
About Lynn Zhang
Lynn Zhang is a Senior Project Engineer at Navistar Inc., specializing in cab-related engineering solutions. She holds a PhD in Applied Mechanics and has extensive experience in cab structure design from her previous roles at Progress Rail and the University of Connecticut.
Work at Navistar
Lynn Zhang currently holds the position of Senior Project Engineer - Cab in White at Navistar Inc. since 2022. In this role, Zhang provides engineering solutions specifically for cab-related field problems. This position builds upon previous experience in the engineering sector, emphasizing the development and design of cab structures.
Previous Experience at Progress Rail
Before joining Navistar, Lynn Zhang worked at Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, as a Senior Project Engineer focusing on Cab Structure from 2012 to 2022. During this decade-long tenure in La Grange, IL, Zhang was responsible for designing cab structures for various locomotive platforms, contributing to projects such as the GT38ACL, GT46CU-ACE GEN III, and JT42ACE.
Education and Expertise
Lynn Zhang's educational background includes a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Connecticut, completed from 2008 to 2010. Zhang further advanced academic qualifications by obtaining a PhD in Applied Mechanics from the same institution between 2010 and 2012. Prior to this, Zhang earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tongji University, where studies took place from 2003 to 2007.
Research Assistant Experience
Prior to professional engineering roles, Lynn Zhang served as a Research Assistant at the University of Connecticut from 2008 to 2012. This four-year position allowed Zhang to engage in research activities that contributed to the field of engineering, enhancing knowledge and skills relevant to future engineering projects.