Austin Jin
About Austin Jin
Austin Jin is a Research & Development Engineer specializing in the design and validation of smart electric panels, with a focus on power conversion. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has experience working at Milwaukee Tool and SPAN.
Work at SPAN
Austin Jin currently serves as a Research & Development Engineer at SPAN, a role he has held since 2022. His work focuses on the design, testing, and validation of smart electric panels. He is involved in projects that emphasize power conversion and disconnects, contributing to the advancement of smart electrical systems. His expertise in utilizing advanced simulation tools for modeling and analysis plays a crucial role in the development of next-generation electrical panels.
Previous Experience at Milwaukee Tool
Prior to his current position, Austin Jin worked as an Electrical Engineer II at Milwaukee Tool from 2018 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for various engineering tasks that contributed to the company's product development. His experience at Milwaukee Tool provided him with practical insights into electrical engineering applications in the tool manufacturing industry.
Education and Expertise
Austin Jin earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2016 to 2018. His academic background laid a solid foundation for his expertise in power conversion and smart electrical systems.
Research and Teaching Experience
Austin Jin has a background in research and teaching at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He worked as a Research Assistant from 2016 to 2018, contributing to the development of topology for DC-DC converters used in solar, home battery, and vehicle power conversion systems. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant in various capacities during 2016 to 2018, supporting the educational development of students in electrical engineering.