Oscar Flores Bamaca
About Oscar Flores Bamaca
Oscar Flores Bamaca serves as the Chief Engineer of EV Systems at Navistar Inc, bringing extensive experience in electrical drive trains and high voltage battery systems. His career includes significant roles at Continental, Navistar, BorgWarner, and Siemens, where he has developed various automotive technologies.
Current Role at Navistar
Oscar Flores Bamaca serves as the Chief Engineer for Electric Vehicle (EV) Systems at Navistar Inc. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the development and integration of advanced electric vehicle technologies. His role involves overseeing engineering projects related to electric drive systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards and company objectives.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Prior to his current role, Oscar worked at Navistar Inc. as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2022 to 2023. He also served as the Electric Vehicle Domain Architect for High Voltage Battery Systems from 2020 to 2022. In these positions, he focused on the integration of high voltage battery systems and the development of electric vehicle technologies.
Experience at Continental and BorgWarner
Oscar held the position of Senior Staff Hardware Engineer at Continental from 2007 to 2011, where he gained experience in hardware engineering. He later worked as a Product Line Engineering Manager at BorgWarner Inc. from 2018 to 2020, managing engineering projects related to automotive components and systems.
Educational Background
Oscar earned a Master's degree in Electronics Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics from Universidad de las Américas Puebla. His studies spanned from 1997 to 1999, providing him with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, particularly in the context of power systems.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Oscar has extensive expertise in developing electrical engineering architecture for electric vehicles. His work includes the integration of inverters, motors, and transmissions for electric drive trains, as well as the development of high voltage battery management solutions. He has also contributed to safety-critical systems, including ABS and airbags, and has experience in designing transmission and engine controllers.