Brian Simmons
About Brian Simmons
Brian Simmons is a Powertrain Applications Engineer at Zero Motorcycles Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in electrical engineering and has held various positions in engineering and technical roles throughout his career.
Current Role at Zero Motorcycles
Brian Simmons serves as a Powertrain Applications Engineer at Zero Motorcycles Inc. in Scotts Valley, California. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the development and optimization of electric motorcycle powertrains. His role involves applying engineering principles to enhance performance and efficiency in electric vehicle technology.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before his current role, Brian worked as an Electrical Engineer at Zero Motorcycles, Inc. from 2011 to 2015. He also held positions at OCZ Technology as a Product Engineer and at Dunlop Manufacturing as an Electrical Engineering Intern. His early career included a role as Technician Level I at Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 2004 to 2006.
Educational Background in Engineering
Brian Simmons has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, he attended Diablo Valley College and Cuesta College, focusing on engineering studies and achieving transfer status. He completed his high school education at College Park High School, obtaining his diploma in 2003.
Technical Skills and Projects
Brian has designed a high power battery discharge station for manufacturing processes. He has experience in designing embedded systems for the CHAdeMO DC charging standard and has worked on EMC testing as well as designing manufacturing end-of-line testers. Additionally, he engages in personal projects to further his knowledge and skills in engineering.
Tutoring and Early Career Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Brian has experience in tutoring at the UCSC Baskin School of Engineering in 2009. He provided support to students in both single and group settings. His early career also included a brief stint as a Junior Specialist at UC Santa Cruz in 2010.