Weiying Yang
About Weiying Yang
Weiying Yang is a Senior Technical Specialist at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2010. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and has contributed significantly to hybrid vehicle technology and electrical systems.
Work at Navistar
Weiying Yang has been a key contributor at Navistar Inc since 2005, holding positions as both Senior Project Engineer and Senior Technical Specialist. In these roles, Yang has developed innovative control strategies for integrating solar charging into hybrid systems and introduced a new concept for electrical HVAC development. This concept streamlined the system by utilizing one condenser and one compressor, ultimately reducing complexity and costs. Yang also built the first hybrid test bench at Navistar, which was instrumental in developing and validating control strategies for the Navistar Super Truck.
Education and Expertise
Weiying Yang earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, completing the program from 1997 to 2002. This academic background provides a strong foundation for Yang's work in advanced engineering applications, particularly in the automotive sector. Yang's expertise includes hybrid vehicle systems, electrical architecture, and advanced battery technologies, collaborating with suppliers on innovations such as NiZn, Lithium-ion, and advanced lead-acid batteries.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Weiying Yang worked as a Senior Application Engineer at Clean Air Power from 2003 to 2005. This experience contributed to Yang's understanding of application engineering in the automotive industry. Since starting at Navistar, Yang has accumulated over 19 years of experience, with a focus on hybrid technology and vehicle electrical systems.
Achievements
Throughout Yang's tenure at Navistar, significant achievements include leading the development of the Super Truck vehicle electrical architecture. This project involved defining an overlay harness concept that improved the efficiency and accuracy of the hybrid harness. Yang's contributions to hybrid test bench development and advanced battery technologies have also played a crucial role in enhancing Navistar's product offerings.