Patrick Yerkes
About Patrick Yerkes
Patrick Yerkes is the Director of Systems Engineering at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering, having previously worked in various roles at Sargent & Lundy, Caterpillar Inc., and Navistar Inc.
Work at Navistar
Patrick Yerkes currently serves as the Director of Systems Engineering at Navistar Inc., a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Engineer of Systems Engineering, starting in 2020. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the integration of systems within the organization. Before that, he also worked as the Chief Engineer of Powertrain Engineering at Navistar from 2017 to 2020, where he was based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Navistar, Patrick Yerkes worked at Caterpillar Inc. as a Design Engineering Lead from 2007 to 2009. His role involved leading design initiatives and contributing to engineering solutions. He also worked at Sargent & Lundy as a Mechanical Associate II - Nuclear Piping Engineer & Stress Analyst from 2009 to 2011, focusing on nuclear piping systems and stress analysis.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Yerkes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his various roles within the engineering field.
Career Timeline
Patrick Yerkes has a diverse career trajectory in engineering, beginning with his education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. from 2007 to 2009, followed by a position at Sargent & Lundy from 2009 to 2011. He joined Navistar in 2017 and has since progressed through various engineering leadership roles, culminating in his current position as Director of Systems Engineering.