Trista Schieffer

Trista Schieffer is a highly experienced engineer at General Motors, currently serving as Lead Development Engineer for Battery Electric Trucks and previously as Engineering Group Manager at the Global Autonomous Driving Center, where leadership is provided for Ultra Cruise sensor performance and automatic emergency braking features. Trista's earlier roles within General Motors include Engineering Group Manager for Noise & Vibration Advanced Vehicle Development and Lead Development Engineer for Electric Vehicles, focusing on the integration of battery electric vehicle performance and ensuring vehicle performance balance. With additional experience as Hybrid Controls Technical Specialist and Program Manager at Global Proving Grounds, Trista's technical expertise is supported by a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a Master of Science in Engineering from Purdue University.