Matthew Younkins
Executive Director, Electric Motor Efficiency and Dynamic Motor Drive at Tula Technology Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Bob Natkin
Matthew is an outstanding engine design and develpoment engineer. He has a great deal of creative ideas and we co-authored many invention disclosures. Matthew was one of the few engineers I would trust (from a technical standpoint) to critique my technical plans and/or designs. Matthew stays on task until it is finished or comes to a successful conclusion. I cannot recommend Matthew enough for any engineering task he may be challenged to undertake.
Bob Natkin
Matthew is an outstanding engine design and develpoment engineer. He has a great deal of creative ideas and we co-authored many invention disclosures. Matthew was one of the few engineers I would trust (from a technical standpoint) to critique my technical plans and/or designs. Matthew stays on task until it is finished or comes to a successful conclusion. I cannot recommend Matthew enough for any engineering task he may be challenged to undertake.
Bob Natkin
Matthew is an outstanding engine design and develpoment engineer. He has a great deal of creative ideas and we co-authored many invention disclosures. Matthew was one of the few engineers I would trust (from a technical standpoint) to critique my technical plans and/or designs. Matthew stays on task until it is finished or comes to a successful conclusion. I cannot recommend Matthew enough for any engineering task he may be challenged to undertake.
Bob Natkin
Matthew is an outstanding engine design and develpoment engineer. He has a great deal of creative ideas and we co-authored many invention disclosures. Matthew was one of the few engineers I would trust (from a technical standpoint) to critique my technical plans and/or designs. Matthew stays on task until it is finished or comes to a successful conclusion. I cannot recommend Matthew enough for any engineering task he may be challenged to undertake.
Experience
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Tula Technology
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director, Electric Motor Efficiency and Dynamic Motor Drive
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Jan 2020 - Present
Responsible for all aspects of bringing Dynamic Motor Drive, a new motor control paradigm, into widespread production. Orchestrating teams developing the technology behind DMD, proving 2-3% efficiency gains on Tula-designed motors. Defining areas of focus for IP protection and determining patent strategy. Championing collaboration with partners and customers to meet all goals and requirements.
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Chief Engineer
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2019
Led teams launching DSF, leading collaborations with customers throughout the world. Successfully implemented DSF at General Motors, receiving industry awards for both the technology and also for the collaborative integration bringing DSF into production. Awarded ~50 patents worldwide for novel controls, diagnostics, and design.
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Principal Engineer
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2015
Developed many of the technologies behind Dynamic Skip Fire, a novel method of engine control that improves efficiency.
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Ford Motor Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Engineer
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Sep 2004 - Nov 2008
Invented hydrogen combustion system that resulted in world-record efficiency level for an automotive engine (48+%). Brought novel technology from concept into limited production as part of a team that launched a prototype fleet of hydrogen powered shuttle buses.Translated work on hydrogen engines to gasoline and natural gas engines, with technology reaching production in Ford's pioneering EcoBoost engines.
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Powertrain Resident Engineer, Norfolk Assembly Plant
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Jan 2001 - Aug 2004
Launched powertrains and running changes at Ford Motor Company's lead assembly plant for Ford's highest selling vehicle, the F-150 for one major (2004) and other minor changeovers. Initiated over $20 million in material cost reductions, while simultaneously improving quality as part of a team, eventually eliminating over 25% of warranty claims.
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Product Development Engineer
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May 1998 - Dec 2000
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Education
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2005 - 2012
University of Michigan
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering -
2017 - 2017
Udacity
Self Driving Car Nanodegree -
1999 - 2000
University of Michigan
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering -
1995 - 1998
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
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