From 48V, mild hybrid, and battery EVs, to future hydrogen fuel cells and graphene batteries, we now have different solutions to reduce fuel consumption and pollution emissions.
Introduction: As the product manager of high voltage connectors and terminals, I help solve customer challenges and needs by providing high voltage connection solutions for electric vehicles. I leverage my experience in developing high voltage systems, our strong high voltage product management team, and diverse product portfolio to help customers choose the right solutions for their business needs.
Why did you choose to join TE?
I joined TE in 2017 as a Field Application Engineer. I had been working in electrical hardware for eight years prior, but it was not an easy choice for me to move from the engineering industry to the auto industry. However, I believe it was the right decision to join TE. TE is a global company focused on innovation and delivering an extraordinary customer experience, which aligns with my own values. Additionally, I have had many learning and professional development opportunities at TE.
What are your areas of expertise?
My area of expertise is in high voltage connectors and their different applications in electric vehicles. As an electrical engineer with deep experience in inverters, I knew high voltage systems well. My previous role at FAE helped me understand commercial vehicle systems and specifications. With that technical background, I am able to listen to customers' opinions and understand their needs well.
What are your customers’ biggest challenges right now?
In the area of commercial electric vehicles, the biggest challenge is battery and cost. Technical limitations, shorter driving distances, and lengthy charging durations are the issues that bother terminal users most. Customers also have difficulty affording commercial electric vehicles, which are more costly than traditional ICE vehicles.
Our OEM customers require that commercial vehicles provide enhanced performance, including higher robustness, higher EMC/EMI performance (especially true for busses), and higher thermal management due to the much higher current they produce.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
I enjoy learning about advanced technology in my daily work, such as new system architectures and solutions. I also enjoy working with engineers to find the best solutions to meet customers' needs.
What industry trends are you most excited about?
I am really excited to see that electric vehicles are becoming more sustainable and intelligent. From 48V, mild hybrid, and battery EVs, to future hydrogen fuel cells and graphene batteries, we now have different solutions to reduce fuel consumption and pollution emissions. New technology and new solutions are constantly being developed, which makes me excited about the industry’s future and TE’s role in driving it.
Where do you think the truck, bus, and off-road industries will be in 10-20 years from now?
As we all know, commercial vehicles consume more fuel and create more emissions than passenger vehicles. Commercial vehicle electrification is needed to develop sustainable transportation for our world. In the coming decade, most vehicles will hybridize to achieve lower fuel consumption. In the next two decades, I believe we will be able to achieve "zero emissions" in more countries and areas.
All of these changes create great opportunities for TE and its partners. It will be exciting to participate in the rapid innovation that will change the EV market and our world.
From 48V, mild hybrid, and battery EVs, to future hydrogen fuel cells and graphene batteries, we now have different solutions to reduce fuel consumption and pollution emissions.
Introduction: As the product manager of high voltage connectors and terminals, I help solve customer challenges and needs by providing high voltage connection solutions for electric vehicles. I leverage my experience in developing high voltage systems, our strong high voltage product management team, and diverse product portfolio to help customers choose the right solutions for their business needs.
Why did you choose to join TE?
I joined TE in 2017 as a Field Application Engineer. I had been working in electrical hardware for eight years prior, but it was not an easy choice for me to move from the engineering industry to the auto industry. However, I believe it was the right decision to join TE. TE is a global company focused on innovation and delivering an extraordinary customer experience, which aligns with my own values. Additionally, I have had many learning and professional development opportunities at TE.
What are your areas of expertise?
My area of expertise is in high voltage connectors and their different applications in electric vehicles. As an electrical engineer with deep experience in inverters, I knew high voltage systems well. My previous role at FAE helped me understand commercial vehicle systems and specifications. With that technical background, I am able to listen to customers' opinions and understand their needs well.
What are your customers’ biggest challenges right now?
In the area of commercial electric vehicles, the biggest challenge is battery and cost. Technical limitations, shorter driving distances, and lengthy charging durations are the issues that bother terminal users most. Customers also have difficulty affording commercial electric vehicles, which are more costly than traditional ICE vehicles.
Our OEM customers require that commercial vehicles provide enhanced performance, including higher robustness, higher EMC/EMI performance (especially true for busses), and higher thermal management due to the much higher current they produce.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
I enjoy learning about advanced technology in my daily work, such as new system architectures and solutions. I also enjoy working with engineers to find the best solutions to meet customers' needs.
What industry trends are you most excited about?
I am really excited to see that electric vehicles are becoming more sustainable and intelligent. From 48V, mild hybrid, and battery EVs, to future hydrogen fuel cells and graphene batteries, we now have different solutions to reduce fuel consumption and pollution emissions. New technology and new solutions are constantly being developed, which makes me excited about the industry’s future and TE’s role in driving it.
Where do you think the truck, bus, and off-road industries will be in 10-20 years from now?
As we all know, commercial vehicles consume more fuel and create more emissions than passenger vehicles. Commercial vehicle electrification is needed to develop sustainable transportation for our world. In the coming decade, most vehicles will hybridize to achieve lower fuel consumption. In the next two decades, I believe we will be able to achieve "zero emissions" in more countries and areas.
All of these changes create great opportunities for TE and its partners. It will be exciting to participate in the rapid innovation that will change the EV market and our world.
