Sal Zaragoza

Sal Zaragoza is a highly experienced engineer specializing in validation engineering within the automotive industry. Currently serving as a Senior Validation Engineer at Proterra Inc since May 2022, Sal Zaragoza develops comprehensive validation plans for commercial vehicles, with a focus on battery management systems and integration issues. Prior experience includes roles at Stellantis as a Chassis and Engine Systems Validation Engineer, where Sal Zaragoza created validation strategies for Ram trucks, and as a Design Release Engineer for heavy-duty RAM trucks, managing product design processes. Additional experience at Chrysler Institute of Engineering involved leading validation expeditions and contributing to various engineering projects. Sal Zaragoza holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles, and Oakland University, respectively.