Cheryl Zhang
About Cheryl Zhang
Cheryl Zhang is a Design Release Engineer EE Components at Nikola Motor Company with expertise in DFMEA, EMC/EMI testing, PPAP, IMDS, program management, supplier development, and assembly processes.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Cheryl Zhang is currently working as a Design Release Engineer for EE Components at Nikola Motor Company. Based in Arizona, United States, she has been with the company since 2021. In this role, Cheryl leverages her extensive expertise in electrical and electronics engineering to oversee the design and release processes for EE components. Her duties include ensuring the components meet specified engineering design and product standards.
Previous Experience at Karma Automotive
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Cheryl Zhang worked at Karma Automotive as a Design Release Engineer for Infotainment & Connected Car. Based in Irvine, she was with Karma Automotive from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she was involved in the design and release of infotainment systems and connected car technologies, ensuring that these systems met stringent automotive industry standards.
Educational Background
Cheryl Zhang has a robust academic background in engineering. She earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Oakland University, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology, studying from 2010 to 2014.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Cheryl Zhang possesses a diverse set of technical skills and expertise. She is skilled in DFMEA, a method for identifying potential failure modes in a system. She has experience in EMC/EMI testing, ensuring electromagnetic compatibility and interference compliance in electrical systems. Additionally, she is proficient in PPAP, ensuring compliance with engineering design and product specifications in the automotive supply chain, and IMDS, a global data system for managing material data in the automotive industry.
Program and Supplier Management
Cheryl Zhang has a strong background in program management, overseeing projects from conception to completion. She is skilled in supplier development and management, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the supply chain. Her experience also includes assembly processes, focusing on the efficient production of electrical components, further emphasizing her comprehensive skillset in the engineering domain.