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Chris Hand is listed as Associate VP, Powertrain at Fisker, based in Huntington Beach, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Chris Hand.
Chris Hand previously worked as Sr Director Powertrain at Fisker and Director Powertrain Systems & Software at Karma Automotive. Chris Hand holds Master Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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About Chris Hand
+ Technical leader in complex automotive and motorsport system development from concept to production and certification. + Over 20 years' experience building engineering teams, creating, implementing and improving engineering process, leading engineering teams to solve challenging problems in creative ways. + Vehicle electrification and xEV architecture expert with passion for testing, analysis and simulation
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Associate Vp, Powertrain
CurrentDelivered Powertrain system to production that achieved highest range in class
Jun 2023 - Present
Sr Director Powertrain
Built and led team to deliver BEV powertrain system including drive units, power electronics, supervisory controls and the HVAC and thermal system including requirement decomposition and verification testing.
Sep 2020 - Jun 2023
Director Powertrain Systems & Software
Responsible for hybrid vehicle supervisory controls, engine controls and certification, PT systems and PT test facilities- Lead diverse team of managers and engineers across 4 groups. - Deliver CARB and EPA certified engine & emission system.- Develop and release production PT supervisory controls SW with ASIL D safety goal. - Define vehicle architecture and requirements for current and future EREV and BEV vehicle platforms.- Execute powertrain system level verification testing and manage test facility.
Nov 2018 - Sep 2020
Manager Powertrain Systems
- Initiated PT Functional Safety process and work flow according to ISO 26262. - Proposed and managed $10M investment in 4 powertrain test cells. Hired team, installed and commissioned test cells. - Implement procedures and process to develop powertrain systems.
Sep 2016 - Nov 2018
Supervisor Powertrain Systems
- Defined and built PT Systems team and roles. - Followed engineering V-Cycle to deliver PT system that met or exceeded all targets. - Powertrain analysis and simulation to define powertrain architecture, sizing of vehicle systems, component design and root cause analysis of warranty claims and quality issues.
Jul 2014 - Sep 2016
Dec 2012 - Jul 2014
Engine Systems Engineer
System engineer for the engine and generator system on Fisker’s plug in hybrid electric vehicles- Led validation and development of engine and generator hardware and integration with software strategy and calibration teams- Create and manage DFMEA and DVP&R for engine and generator system- Release component designs for mass production- Work with international suppliers for component sourcing, design and testing
Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Platform Development Engineer
- Product development for medium duty Diesel trucks including new product specification, testing and design- Engineering support for customer warranty returns, root cause testing, tolerance stack statistical analysis using Monte Carlo method
Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Member Of Technical Staff
Venture capital backed start up developing novel engine control strategy to improve fuel efficiency in existing automobiles- Led test engineering effort, test planning and analysis using chassis & engine dynamometer- Created engine control strategy in MATLAB Simulink for dSPACE controller- Engine modeling using GT-Power and Simulink- Commissioned engine test cell and developed test procedures
Apr 2009 - Feb 2011
Development Engineer Ii
- IndyCar and ALMS race engine induction and fuel system development engineer- Optimized intake, exhaust and fuel systems for ALMS racing through computer simulation, dynamometer, bench and track testing helping Acura win its inaugural race at the 12 hrs of Sebring- Researched emerging technologies in collaboration with Honda’s International divisions to define configurations for future racing series. - Started CAE team for CFD using Fluent and 1D engine simulation using Ricardo WAVE
Aug 2003 - Mar 2009
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Chris Hand education
Master Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bs, Mechanical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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What company does Chris Hand work for?
Chris Hand works for Fisker.
What is Chris Hand's role at Fisker?
Chris Hand is listed as Associate VP, Powertrain at Fisker.
Where is Chris Hand based?
Chris Hand is based in Huntington Beach, California, United States while working with Fisker.
What companies has Chris Hand worked for?
Chris Hand has worked for Fisker, Karma Automotive, Toyota Racing Development Usa, Fisker Automotive, and Honeywell.
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What schools did Chris Hand attend?
Chris Hand holds Master Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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