Christopher Wilson

Christopher Wilson is a skilled Substation Design Engineer at FirstEnergy, having transitioned into this role in January 2024 after serving as an Engineer II in a rotational capacity, including six months as a Commissioning Engineer. Prior to FirstEnergy, Christopher held positions as an Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman and TE Connectivity, where notable achievements included leading the redesign of a top-selling applicator and developing an automated testing unit for electrical boards. Christopher's engineering experience extends back to academic work as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Penn State University, focusing on spectroscopy studies and semiconductor analysis. Additional internships at KH CONTROLS, INC., and Volvo Construction Equipment provided hands-on experience in electrical assembly and manufacturing process improvements. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Technology from Penn State University and a certification in Advanced CAD.