JLR is reimagining the future of modern luxury. Through distinctive, cutting-edge designs to bespoke technologies and unique vehicle architectures, people are at the heart of everything it does. JLR continues to grow, with over 40,000 people globally and with engineering being the largest of teams. In this webinar - recorded in March 2024 - you can hear about how JLR is innovating in a rapidly changing market as it continues its journey to an all-electric automotive future.
Presenters:
Chris Harries - Senior Manager Charging Systems
"Imagine starting as an apprentice straight from school in 1998? I was assigned to Propulsion Engineering and 25 years later, I’m providing the leadership for charging systems. Back then the JLR apprenticeship scheme combined college and university with on-the-job learning. The opportunity saw me graduate from Warwick University, initially working on engine control systems, releasing electrical & electronic hardware then subsequently software functions. In 2013 I was promoted into management with responsibility for the driveline control systems. In 2019, I moved to geometric integration of electric drive units, whilst living in Munich and collaborating with BMW. On my return to the UK in 2021, I transferred to high voltage control systems development and now charging!"
Dr. Francesco Garbo - Electric Drive Unit (EDU) Senior Technical Specialist
"After completing my PhD program with a Transmission Tier 1 in 2014, I joined JLR in 2015 as an eMachine engineer, contributing to the iPace and Evoque PHEV programs. In 2018 as the department pivoted to develop inhouse Electric Drive Units (EDUs) I set up the EDU System Design Team. In 2021 I was appointed Senior Technical Specialist to head a large team of 85 people covering all aspects of EDU system design and EDU Attributes. As the 2nd generation of JLR EDUs completed production release, I am now leading the Advanced EDU Design Group for our 3rd generation Units."
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