Design Engineer Electrical

Joseph Mauro

Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Principal Design Engineer

Milwaukee Tool - Portable Power, 2021 - Present

Lead a cross-functional team of mechanical

engineers in the design and development of next-

generation 120V high-voltage battery systems.

Directed the creation of industry-leading

commercial battery solutions, enhancing product

performance and reliability.

Spearheaded thermal solution innovations to

improve the safety and longevity of battery

systems.

Implemented a design of experiments (DOE)

strategy that improved wire bonding production

yield by 300%.

Conducted comprehensive system validation

testing in compliance with UL38.3 standards.

Benchmarked global battery technologies across

automotive, home grid, and commercial sectors to

inform product direction.

HV Battery Electrical Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company, 2017 - 2021

Led electrical design for the complete high-voltage internal battery distribution system for the Ford F- 150 Lightning.

Authored and managed all HV wiring schematics

and device transmittals.

Conducted supplier benchmarking and cost

analysis to drive design-to-cost initiatives.

Defined modern high-voltage electrical

architecture and safety requirements, aligning with evolving industry standards.

Achieved a 10% cost reduction through targeted

design optimizations.

Systems Engineering

Ford Motor Company, 2015 - 2017

Managed full lifecycle testing and performance

validation for advanced engine systems.

Orchestrated system-level design changes to meet stringent performance criteria

Collaborated with simulation teams to apply CFD, CAE, and crash testing data for informed system

decision-making.

SKILLS

Project Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration Product Lifecycle Management Battery Module

Architecture CAD/CAE Wire Bonding FEA Ansys Six Sigma PPAP Prototyping Root Cause Analysis C++, Python, Simulink Technical Documentation

Agile Product Development Thermal Management

Systems IP Development

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Personal Game Development

Built a Multiplayer, fully networked 3rd-person

Shooter and launched on Steam.

Developed and launched a multiplayer third-

person shooter on Steam using Unreal Engine.

Currently building a 3rd-person multiplayer RPG

in Unreal Engine 5.3 with AI-assisted

development tools.

Blacksmithing

Designed and hand-forged custom blades and

tools.

Constructed a propane forge for personal use.

Indie Film Production

Produced, directed, and edited an award-winning

indie film; experienced in acting and

cinematography.

Earned a certificate in acting from Milwaukee

Repertory Theatre.

EDUCATION

Masters of Mechanical Engineering

University of Detroit Mercy – 2014 – 2015 GPA: 3.94 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

University of Detroit Mercy – 2010 – 2014 GPA: 3.80 ORGANIZATIONS

Pi Tau Sigma (03/2013 - 05/2015) – Treasurer

Tau Beta Pi (04/2014 - 05/2015) – Member

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