Yong Zhang
About Yong Zhang
Yong Zhang is a Product Development Engineer Team Lead at Navistar, Inc, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in control model validation, algorithm development, and cross-functional collaboration in the field of mechanical engineering.
Work at Navistar
Yong Zhang has been employed at Navistar, Inc. since 2010, currently holding the position of Product Development Engineer Team Lead. In this role, he oversees the development of control and diagnostics functional requirements for medium and heavy-duty engines. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Engineer at Navistar from 2005 to 2010, where he validated control model designs using field truck testing data and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) bench simulations. His experience at Navistar spans over 18 years, contributing to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and competitiveness.
Education and Expertise
Yong Zhang holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tongji University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, completing his studies from 2001 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product development and engineering, particularly in the areas of control systems and diagnostics.
Background
Yong Zhang began his career in engineering after completing his studies in Mechanical Engineering. His professional journey includes significant experience in the automotive industry, particularly in product development roles. His work has involved collaboration with various engineering teams to create functional requirements and develop automated simulation tools, enhancing the efficiency of engineering processes.
Achievements
During his tenure at Navistar, Yong Zhang has led technical reviews on control software requirements and design, ensuring thorough documentation of change requirements. He has developed air path control algorithms and diagnostics algorithms, focusing on quality and platform commonality. Additionally, he has participated in cost reduction projects aimed at improving product competitiveness. His contributions have been instrumental in managing and maintaining Design Validation Procedures (DVP) for production control systems.