Jim Bevan

Jim Bevan has a diverse work experience spanning over different companies and roles. Jim is currently working at Proterra Inc as the Senior Director Customer Engineering. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Proterra Powered Integration Engineering.

Before joining Proterra, Jim Bevan had a long tenure at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). At DTNA, they held various managerial positions, including Manager of eMobility Engineering, HV Power Systems, and HV Battery. Jim was instrumental in forming and leading the R&D engineering team responsible for high voltage power system design and integration. Jim also contributed significantly to the development of HV standards and safety measures.

At DTNA, they also served as the Manager of Powernet and Mechatronics Engineering, where they oversaw starting and charging systems for Freightliner and Western Star vehicles. Jim was responsible for system design, electrical and mechanical performance, energy management, and power distribution.

Earlier in their career, Jim Bevan worked at Orion Inspection Engineering as an Engineering Manager, where they provided custom equipment for the non-destructive test industry. Jim was involved in various aspects of the business due to the company's small size.

Jim Bevan's career began at Steelcase, where they worked as an Engineering Intern. Jim was part of an intern rotation program and gained experience in design engineering, model/prototype shop, test lab, and FEA analysis within the Turnstone division.

Overall, Jim Bevan's career trajectory showcases their expertise in engineering, particularly in the fields of electrification, power systems, and equipment design.

Jim Bevan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Grand Valley State University, which they obtained between 2002 and 2005. Prior to that, they attended Cedarville University from 2000 to 2002, where they also pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.