Joel Torr c: 858-213-3506 e: [email protected] w: joeltorr.com Education San Diego State University 2006 B.S. Mechanical Engineering Curriculum highlights: Extensive exposure to engineering design and manufacturing as a part of the coursework. Designed and built a diesel-electric split parallel coupled hybrid in 2 years for General Motors. Skills Experience 3D design tools: Pro-E, SolidWorks, Catia, UG and AutoCAD. FEA tools: Ansys, Adams, CosmosWorks, Pro-Mechanica. Math and Programming: Matlab, SimuLink, Visual Basic, Labview, Excel, Java, C++, and MathCAD. PM: MS Project, IBM Doors Compliance and testing: FDA, SAE, FMVSS, NHTSA, UL, ETL Proterra Inc. 2009 - Present Greenville SC www.proterra.com Manager of Advanced Engineering (Current) All of the controls systems we use are model-based Simulink generated from complex simulation and algorithms developed using Hardware-in-the-loop and Software-in-the-loop methodology. In my group specifically, we model Ultracapcitor, and various Battery chemistries to prove-out architecture decisions long before we ever go to prototype or ‘mule’ development. I have migrated key elements of vehicle controls moving away from PLC and distributed I/O. I serve as the program manager for FTA and DoD funded research vehicles, projects, and government mandated vehicle durability testing. I am responsible for three generations of Fuel Cell APU architecture for the battery dominant hybrid vehicle. Currently working on a new vehicle design with the world’s largest Fuel Cell OEM to produce the first commercially viable Fuel Cell Hybrid transit bus. I am also responsible for managing ongoing validation and compliance of components, sub-systems and vehicles against regulations and specifications from government, industry and customer inputs. Joel Torr Lead Product Validation Engineer (Past) Responsible for the design release of various power electronics (DC-AC and DCDCDC) and the vehicle telemetry system. Developed a real-time telemetry site for customer, engineering, service and marketing access. Developed an automated set of Matlab generated data reports for recording metrics on Energy Storage, Powertrain, and emissions offsets. Responsible for manufacturing qualification of vehicle subsystems; primarily focused on electromotive traction drive and energy storage sub-systems. Lead all aspects of the product validation and field support function at Proterra for battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles. Provide clear line-of-site between product in the field and the engineering group, to facilitate prompt resolution of issues which are identified during validation or in service. Provide information as to the reliability, durability, feature-set desirability and customer acceptance as the products develop a track record with customers. Artopz LLC (Now closed) 2008 - 2009 San Diego CA Director of Engineering I was responsible for the consumer electronics product development for fullscale production, and for design of the flagship product for the company debut. I handled engineering staff management; timely and efficient product completion including mass market studies for an effective product introduction. I outsourced production of injection molded, cast, pressure formed and machine parts to companies in Asia and India. Product demonstrations for investor panels and industry peer review. ISE Corporation (Now Bluways USA) 2006 - 2008 Poway CA www.isecorp.com Project Engineer I was engineering support for hybrid vehicle systems and research. I also handled software integration and field hardware validation. Specifically, I worked with the Maxwell Ultracapacitor systems and Cobasys NiMH Batteries. I helped develop validation criteria for one of the first heavy-duty ultra-capacitor energy storage systems. I was involved in the curriculum development for the drive system integration teams. Joel Torr IOS Technologies (Contract) 2006 - 2007 Sorrento Valley CA www.ios3d.com Mechanical Engineer I was responsible for the mechanical and thermal systems support for development of dental instruments as well as the design release for miniaturization of alpha and beta prototypes. I handled Benchmark testing, prototype analysis, CAD system implementation and management. Personal Associations: A.S.M.E., A.C.R., S.A.E Activities Interests: Green Technology, Surfing, Backpacking, Personal Fitness and endurance road-racing.
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