Eric Van Gehuchten
About Eric Van Gehuchten
Eric Van Gehuchten is an Embedded Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked for companies such as General Motors, Hyundai Kia, and Ford Motor Company. He holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and focuses on improving vehicle diagnostics and control software.
Work at Zero Motorcycles
Eric Van Gehuchten has been employed at Zero Motorcycles Inc. as an Embedded Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing vehicle information accessibility from modern combustion engines to electrified vehicle systems. His work contributes to the development of advanced technologies that support the transition to electric mobility.
Previous Experience in Automotive Engineering
Eric has a diverse background in automotive engineering, having worked at several prominent companies. He served as an Algorithm Design and Development Engineer at General Motors for nine months in 2016-2017. He then worked as a Certification Engineer at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for five months in 2019, followed by a role as an Advanced Development Engineer at Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was an OBD Validation Engineer at General Motors from 2017 to 2019 and an Aerodynamics Engineer at Ford Motor Company from 2012 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Eric holds a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, which he completed in 2011. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in the same field from the same institution in 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in embedded systems and automotive technologies.
Technical Skills and Interests
Eric enjoys creating hardware and software tools aimed at efficient data collection and analysis. He focuses on making robust decisions through the use of physics-based methods to optimize real-world systems. His personal projects include building furniture, historical models, programming tools, and drawing, showcasing his diverse interests and skills.
Focus on Vehicle Diagnostics
In his professional capacity, Eric concentrates on improving vehicle ownership and maintainability by enhancing On Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems and control software. His work is integral to the development of reliable diagnostic tools that support vehicle performance and user experience.