Yiming Zhang
About Yiming Zhang
Yiming Zhang is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Vehicle Control, currently working at Motional in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. He has a background in aerospace engineering and has held various engineering roles at companies including American Mitsuba and Aptiv.
Current Role at Motional
Yiming Zhang currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer in Vehicle Control at Motional. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the development and enhancement of vehicle control systems. His work focuses on integrating advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and safety. He is based in the Greater Pittsburgh Region, where he continues to apply his expertise in software engineering.
Previous Experience at Motional
Prior to his current role, Yiming Zhang worked at Motional as a Software Engineer in Vehicle Control from 2020 to 2021. During this 8-month tenure, he was involved in projects that aimed to refine vehicle control algorithms and enhance the overall functionality of autonomous systems.
Experience at Aptiv
Yiming Zhang has significant experience at Aptiv, where he worked in two roles. He served as a System Test and Verification Engineer from 2018 to 2019, focusing on testing and validating vehicle systems. He then transitioned to the role of Software Engineer in Vehicle Control from 2019 to 2020, where he continued to develop software solutions for vehicle control applications.
Education and Expertise
Yiming Zhang earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2013 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in the same field from Beihang University, completed from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in aerospace engineering principles, which supports his professional focus on vehicle control and mechatronic systems.
Background and Interests
Yiming Zhang has a keen interest in mechatronic systems, which aligns with his professional focus on vehicle control. His background in aerospace engineering and experience in various engineering roles have equipped him with the skills necessary to contribute effectively to the field of autonomous vehicle technology. He has been based in the Greater Pittsburgh Region since 2021.